The 18 working new AIIMS set up under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana have handled more than 6 crore outpatient consultations since 2021–22, the Health Ministry said.
The figure is as of 31 October 2026. Of the 22 new AIIMS approved in various phases, 18 are fully functional, offering outpatient and inpatient care, emergency and trauma services, diagnostics, medical education and research.
Year by year
| Year | OPD consultations |
|---|---|
| 2021–22 | 50.03 lakh |
| 2022–23 | 77.95 lakh |
| 2023–24 | 100.52 lakh |
| 2024–25 | 129.98 lakh |
| 2025–26 | 144.96 lakh |
| 2026–27 (to October) | 97.41 lakh |
Together these add up to about 6.01 crore. The ministry says the scheme aims to reduce regional gaps in access to affordable tertiary care.
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Source: official release by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, issued through the Press Information Bureau, Government of India (10 NOV 2026 6:05PM by PIB Delhi). Read the full official text: New AIIMS cross 6 crore OPD consultations since 2021-22, expanding access to specialised tertiary healthcare across India.
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Sources
- 1.New AIIMS cross 6 crore OPD consultations since 2021-22, expanding access to specialised tertiary healthcare across India — Press Information Bureau, Government of India
