New AIIMS under PMSSY record over 6 crore OPD consultations in five years
OPD consultations at 18 fully functional new AIIMS rose from 50.03 lakh in 2021-22 to 144.96 lakh in 2025-26, reflecting increased utilisation of specialised healthcare services.
The institutions recorded approximately 6.01 crore OPD consultations between 2021-22 and October 31, 2026, indicating a steady increase in the utilisation of specialised tertiary healthcare services across the country.
NEW DELHI: The 18 fully functional new All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) have collectively recorded more than 6 crore outpatient department (OPD) consultations since 2021-22, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The institutions recorded approximately 6.01 crore OPD consultations between 2021-22 and October 31, 2026, indicating a steady increase in the utilisation of specialised tertiary healthcare services across the country.
Of the 22 new AIIMS approved under PMSSY in different phases, 18 are fully functional. These institutions provide outpatient and inpatient care, emergency and trauma services, diagnostic facilities, medical education and research.
The expansion of the AIIMS network is aimed at addressing regional disparities in access to affordable and reliable tertiary healthcare while strengthening India’s medical education and research infrastructure.
OPD consultations more than double
The year-wise figures released by the government show a consistent increase in patient consultations at the new AIIMS institutions.
OPD consultations rose from 50.03 lakh in 2021-22 to 77.95 lakh in 2022-23 and 100.52 lakh in 2023-24. The number further increased to 129.98 lakh in 2024-25 and 144.96 lakh in 2025-26.
During 2026-27, the institutions recorded another 97.41 lakh OPD consultations up to October 2026.
Annual OPD consultations at new AIIMS
| Financial year | 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 (up to October) | 97.41 lakh |
| Cumulative | Approximately 6.01 crore |
Medical education and research expansion
Beyond healthcare delivery, the new AIIMS institutions have expanded opportunities for undergraduate, postgraduate and nursing education.
They are also developing specialised clinical facilities and advanced medical services, alongside research capabilities, contributing to the broader expansion of India’s healthcare and medical education ecosystem.
The government said the expansion under PMSSY is intended to bring specialised medical services closer to people in different regions and strengthen the country’s capacity in tertiary healthcare.
