Overview
The Union Health Minister Shri JP Nadda inspected AIIMS Bibinagar, Hyderabad on 9 June 2026. The institute was set up under PMSSY Phase‑VII in 2019. The review covered infrastructure, academics, patient care, research and community services.
Key Developments
- Construction is 87.4% complete, covering blocks worth ₹902 crore.
- Outpatient services see ~1,800 patients daily across all specialties.
- Inpatient capacity is 250 beds; emergency services have started.
- Tele‑consultation via e‑Sanjeevani is active in all 33 districts of Telangana.
- Research grants total ₹64 crore across 129 projects, with 1,156 publications.
- Community outreach includes adoption of six villages, 547 mobile medical camps and a community radio serving ~10 km radius.
Important Facts
AIIMS Bibinagar has 132 faculty and 133 senior residents. The MBBS programme has completed two batches; postgraduate courses run in 24 MD and 5 DM/MCh specialties. Nursing programmes (B.Sc. and M.Sc.) and allied health courses are also offered. The institute serves 90% of patients under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), a digital health ID system.
It collaborates with DRDO to manufacture the carbon‑impregnated leg prosthesis ‘ADIDOC’.
Exam Relevance
The expansion of AIIMS reflects the government's focus on health infrastructure, a frequent topic in GS‑3. Understanding ABDM and e‑Sanjeevani helps answer questions on digital health initiatives. The role of senior residents and the