New AIIMS Record Over 6 Crore OPD Consultations, Strengthening Tertiary Healthcare Across India
November 13, 2026
The new All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) have collectively recorded approximately 6.01 crore outpatient department (OPD) consultations since 2021–22, as of October 31, 2026.
The new All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) have collectively recorded approximately 6.01 crore outpatient department (OPD) consultations since 2021–22, as of October 31, 2026. The growing patient footfall highlights the expanding role of these institutions in improving access to specialised tertiary healthcare across India.
The Government of India has approved 22 new AIIMS in different phases under PMSSY, of which 18 are fully functional. These institutions provide healthcare services through outpatient and inpatient departments, emergency and trauma care, diagnostic facilities, medical education and research. Their expansion aims to address regional disparities in the availability of affordable and reliable tertiary healthcare.
According to data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, OPD consultations at the new AIIMS increased steadily over the years. The number rose from 50.03 lakh in 2021–22 to 77.95 lakh in 2022–23 and 100.52 lakh in 2023–24. It further increased to 129.98 lakh in 2024–25 and 144.96 lakh in 2025–26.
During the financial year 2026–27, the new AIIMS recorded another 97.41 lakh OPD patients up to October 2026. The cumulative consultations across the reported period reached approximately 6.01 crore, reflecting increased utilisation of specialised healthcare services.
Apart from healthcare delivery, the new AIIMS institutions are expanding opportunities for undergraduate, postgraduate and nursing education. They are also developing specialised clinical facilities and advanced medical services, contributing to India's medical education and research infrastructure.
The expansion of AIIMS under PMSSY is intended to bring specialised healthcare services closer to people, strengthen regional healthcare capacity, and improve access to medical education and research facilities across the country.
Source:https://news.docthub.com/new-aiims-record-over-6-crore-opd-consultations-strengthening-tertiary-healthcare-across-india-N2705