In a court-mandated disclosure, AIIMS detailed its infrastructural roadmap to the Delhi High Court, centering on a colossal 3000-bed guest house in Ansari Nagar. Tailored for the attendants of millions seeking treatment, this facility aims to end the ordeal of open-air waits outside hospital gates.
Chronicling challenges like bed shortages and hygiene issues, the report leverages data from recent audits to justify the expansion. The multi-storied Vishram Sadan will integrate smart tech—IoT sensors for occupancy, app-based allocations, and AI-driven maintenance—elevating it beyond basic lodging.
Funding streams from Ayushman Bharat and CSR contributions ensure no fiscal hurdles, with phased openings targeted. The court lauded the blueprint, mandating bi-monthly updates and inclusivity for differently-abled users. Comparative analysis shows peer institutes lagging in such scales.
For Delhi’s teeming patient populace, this heralds dignity in distress. Advocacy voices amplify calls for ancillary features like counseling hubs. AIIMS’s vision positions it as a patient-centric beacon, potentially influencing policy nationwide.