Smt. Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, addressed the 71st Foundation Day celebrations of AIIMS, New Delhi on September 25, 2026. She emphasized the institution's role in medical education, pioneering research, and patient care since its inception.
On September 25, 2026, Smt. Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, addressed the 71st Foundation Day celebrations of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi as the Chief Guest. The event marked over seven decades of AIIMS' contributions to healthcare, medical education, research, and innovation.
In her speech, Smt. Patel acknowledged that since its inception in 1956, AIIMS New Delhi has occupied a special place in the healthcare journey of the country. She highlighted its contribution to redefining medical education, pioneering groundbreaking research, and delivering high-quality patient care.
She also underlined the transformation of India’s healthcare landscape over the decades. At the turn of the century, there was one AIIMS, which has expanded to multiple institutions across the country. She emphasized that these expansions are crucial for strengthening healthcare delivery nationwide.
Key Facts:
1. AIIMS New Delhi's role in medical education, research, and patient care since 1956.
2. Expansion of AIIMS institutions across India to strengthen healthcare delivery.
3. Smt. Anupriya Patel's speech on these topics during the 71st Foundation Day celebrations.
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