New Delhi: The new All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) have collectively recorded over 6 crore OPD consultations between 2021-22 and October 31, 2026.
The milestone highlights the growing utilisation of specialised tertiary healthcare services and the expanding reach of these institutions across India.
The Government of India has been expanding the AIIMS network under PMSSY to address regional disparities in the availability of affordable and reliable tertiary healthcare.
The initiative also aims to strengthen the country’s medical education and research ecosystem while improving access to specialised healthcare services.
18 Out of 22 New AIIMS Fully Functional
Of the 22 new AIIMS approved under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana in various phases, 18 are now fully functional.
These institutions provide a comprehensive range of healthcare services, including Outpatient Department (OPD) and Inpatient Department (IPD) care, emergency and trauma services, diagnostics, medical education and research.
The expansion of AIIMS institutions under PMSSY is aimed at addressing regional imbalances in access to affordable and reliable tertiary healthcare while strengthening India’s medical infrastructure.
OPD Consultations at New AIIMS Rise to 144.96 Lakh in 2025-26
The year-wise OPD consultations figures indicate a steady increase in the utilisation of specialised healthcare services at the new AIIMS institutions.
The number of patients visiting the Outpatient Departments has increased consistently over the last five years, rising from 50.03 lakh in 2021-22 to 144.96 lakh in 2025-26.
The year-wise figures for OPD consultations at the new AIIMS are:
- 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 (till October 2026): 97.41 lakh
The cumulative number of OPD consultations across these years stands at approximately 6.01 crore, as of October 31, 2026.
The increase in patient visits reflects the growing utilisation of specialised healthcare facilities available at the new AIIMS institutions and their expanding role in providing tertiary healthcare services across different regions.
New AIIMS Expand Medical Education and Research Infrastructure
Alongside healthcare delivery, the new AIIMS institutions have expanded opportunities for undergraduate, postgraduate and nursing education.
These institutions are also developing specialised clinical facilities and advanced medical services, contributing to the expansion of India’s medical education and research infrastructure.
Through the PMSSY initiative, the government is working to strengthen the availability of specialised healthcare, medical education and research facilities across the country.
With 18 of the 22 approved new AIIMS fully functional and cumulative OPD consultations crossing 6 crore, the expanding network is contributing to improved access to tertiary healthcare services across India.
