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Health
Jammu & Kashmir to get two AIIMS hospitals after Prime Minister's intervention
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 05:11 AM
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Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir will host two All India Institutes of Medical Sciences, a development attributed to the Prime Minister's direct involvement, said Dr Jitendra.
The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir is set to become the only region in India to house two All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). According to Dr Jitendra, the decision was taken after the Prime Minister personally intervened to accelerate the project.
The move aims to strengthen the health infrastructure in the north‑eastern part of the country, providing advanced tertiary care and medical education to the local population. Officials expect the first AIIMS campus to become operational within the next few years, with the second following shortly thereafter.
Stakeholders view the dual AIIMS initiative as a significant boost for both patient care and research capabilities in the region, aligning with broader government efforts to improve healthcare accessibility across underserved areas.
The announcement underscores the central government's commitment to addressing regional disparities in medical services, and it is likely to attract further investments in related health and education sectors.
Local authorities have welcomed the development, emphasizing that the new institutions will also generate employment opportunities and foster skill development among healthcare professionals in Jammu & Kashmir.
The move aims to strengthen the health infrastructure in the north‑eastern part of the country, providing advanced tertiary care and medical education to the local population. Officials expect the first AIIMS campus to become operational within the next few years, with the second following shortly thereafter.
Stakeholders view the dual AIIMS initiative as a significant boost for both patient care and research capabilities in the region, aligning with broader government efforts to improve healthcare accessibility across underserved areas.
The announcement underscores the central government's commitment to addressing regional disparities in medical services, and it is likely to attract further investments in related health and education sectors.
Local authorities have welcomed the development, emphasizing that the new institutions will also generate employment opportunities and foster skill development among healthcare professionals in Jammu & Kashmir.