Over 6 crore OPD consultations recorded at new AIIMS institutions since 2021-22

According to a PIB report, the new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) institutions established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) have recorded a total of over 6 crore Outpatient Department (OPD) consultations as of October 31, 2026. In the five-year period starting from 2021-22, this figure has reached approximately 6.01 crore, indicating that people across the country are now increasingly utilizing specialized tertiary healthcare services.

The Government of India has expanded the AIIMS network under PMSSY to eliminate regional disparities in the availability of affordable and reliable tertiary healthcare services. This initiative also aims to strengthen the country's medical education and research system alongside the expansion of specialized health services.

A total of 22 new AIIMS were approved in various phases, of which 18 institutions are currently fully operational. These institutions provide comprehensive services such as OPD and Inpatient Department (IPD) care, emergency and trauma services, diagnostics, as well as medical education and research.

Looking at the year-wise figures, a steady increase in the number of OPD consultations has been observed. In 2021-22, this number was 50.03 lakh, which increased to 77.95 lakh in 2022-23 and 100.52 lakh in 2023-24. Subsequently, 129.98 lakh consultations were recorded in 2024-25 and 144.96 lakh in 2025-26. During the year 2026-27, up to October 2026, the new AIIMS institutions have registered 97.41 lakh OPD patients.

These institutions have not only increased treatment facilities but also opportunities for undergraduate, postgraduate, and nursing education. Additionally, they have developed advanced medical services and specialized clinical facilities, contributing significantly to the expansion of India's medical education and research infrastructure.