AIIMS Jammu Celebrated its 1st Institute Day – Reflecting on a Year of Achievements

Jammu, February 3, 2025 – AIIMS Jammu celebrated its 1^st Institute Day on February 3, 2025, marking a year of significant achievements in healthcare, research, and medical education. The event was graced by Shri V. Srinivas, IAS, Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances, and Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare, who was the Chief Guest for the occasion.

Shri V. Srinivas visited the AIIMS campus and was highly impressed with the infrastructure and facilities developed at AIIMS Jammu. He particularly appreciated the state-of-the-art Digital Library, 1000 seating capacity Convention Centre, the Lecture halls, the Next-Generation Sequencing Lab, Radio-Oncology services, the Modular OT Complex and the Emergency & Trauma of AIIMS Jammu.

The occasion was attended by distinguished dignitaries, including Prof (Dr) Y.K. Gupta, President of AIIMS Jammu, Prof. (Dr.) M. Srinivas, Director of AIIMS New Delhi, Prof. (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta, Executive Director & CEO of AIIMS Jammu, Dr. Jitendra Sharma, Managing Director & Founder CEO of Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone Ltd. (AMTZ) and Members of Institute Body, AIIMS Jammu viz Prof (Dr) Yatin Mehta, Chairman Medanta Institute of Critical Care and Anesthesiology, Gurugram, Haryana, Prof (Dr) Omar Javed Shah, Former Director & Dean, SKIMS, Soura, Srinagar, Ex- Prof. & Head, Surgical Gastroenterology, SKIMS, Soura, J&K, Prof (Dr) AK Bisoi, Professor, Department of CTVS, AIIMS, New Delhi. Prof (Dr) Anil Gupta,President, AIIMS, Bathinda and Prof (Dr) R Chandrashekhar, Former Chief Architect, MoH&FW, GoI also attended the Institute Day Celebrations.

In his address, Shri V. Srinivas reminisced his days as DDA at AIIMS Delhi and shared historical facts, anecdotes and his experience of the ‘Exclusive AIIMS Culture’ at the Institute of National Importance. He appreciated the outstanding efforts of Prof. (Dr.) Shakti Kumar Gupta, Executive Director & CEO of AIIMS Jammu, and his dedicated team for creating a state-of-the-art infrastructure that is making a tangible difference in healthcare delivery and medical education in the region. He stated, “Prof. Gupta has played a pivotal role in leading the Institution through its early stages of establishment and growth”. Shri Srinivas highlighted Prof. Gupta’s visionary leadership and his commitment to build AIIMS Jammu into a world-class Institution despite the challenges of setting up a large medical Institute in such a short span of time.

Prof (Dr) M Srinivas, Director, AIIMS New Delhi, in his address, outlined the ongoing efforts and future plans for the development of AIIMS Jammu as a Centre of Excellence in medical education, healthcare and research. Dr. Srinivas emphasized the commitment to guide and support AIIMS Jammu, ensuring that it aligns with the high standards of AIIMS Delhi. In his address, he said AIIMS Jammu is designed to provide an appropriate platform for research, academics & patient care and AIIMS Delhi would continue to be part of the development journey in all facets of AIIMS Jammu as Mentor Institute.

Dr. Jitendra Sharma, the Managing Director & CEO of AMTZ (Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone), addressed the audience and advocated to embrace the “Make in India” vision by stressing the importance for India to manufacture medical equipment, devices, and technologies indigenously. He emphasized that ‘Make in India’ initiatives in medical devices will reduce the Country’s reliance on imports and ensure cost-effectiveness and accessibility of healthcare solutions to wider population.

Prof. Y.K. Gupta, President, AIIMS Jammu, focused on the critical issue of antibiotics and its resistance and their use, misuse, and the adverse effects on public health., Prof. Gupta also emphasized on the importance of knowledge growth and research and shared his vision of making AIIMS Jammu a beacon of hope for the region and beyond.

Prof. (Dr.) Shakti Kumar Gupta, the Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS Jammu, extended his heartfelt gratitude to all the dignitaries who had attended the event. He thanked them for gracing AIIMS Jammu with their presence and sharing their valuable expertise with the institution. He expressed his gratitude for their contributions, support and guidance they provide to AIIMS Jammu. Prof. Gupta stated that AIIMS Jammu will continue to work tirelessly to achieve excellence. His address reflected his unwavering commitment to ensure that AIIMS Jammu not only meets but exceeds the expectations of the people it serves.

The event thereafter transitioned into a lively and celebratory phase with the felicitation of winners from the inter-institute competitions (including IIMs and IITs) and cultural activities organized by the students and staff of AIIMS Jammu. The cultural activities showcased by the students of MBBS and BSc Nursing, offered a vibrant and festive atmosphere.

AIIMS Jammu’s Institute Day served as a platform to celebrate its achievements while reinforcing its commitment to improving healthcare and education in the region and beyond. The Institution remains dedicated to shaping the future of medicine through world-class education, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care.