The Delhi High Court received a detailed update from AIIMS on its facility enhancements, spotlighting plans for a state-of-the-art 3000-bed Vishram Sadan in Ansari Nagar. This ambitious project promises to alleviate the accommodation crisis plaguing thousands of patient relatives who flock to the institute daily.
Plagued by overcrowding, AIIMS currently struggles with limited resting spaces, forcing many attendants to sleep on streets or footpaths. The status report meticulously documents existing setups— from 2,500 ICU beds to specialized OPD wings—and identifies the guest house as a cornerstone solution. Designed with modular architecture, the facility will feature segregated sections for men, women, and families, complete with cafeterias, laundry, and 24/7 security.
Construction kickoff is slated post-monsoon, backed by central funding and AIIMS’s in-house engineering team. The report also touches on digital integrations like online booking portals for beds, ensuring equitable access. Court proceedings revealed that similar facilities at other AIIMS branches have reduced vagrancy by 40%, setting a precedent.
As Delhi grapples with healthcare demands, this development signals governmental priority on auxiliary services. Patient rights activists hail it as a ‘game-changer,’ while AIIMS vows transparency through quarterly progress reports to the bench. Completion by mid-2026 could redefine support infrastructure for medical tourism in India.
