Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurates OT Complex at AIIMS Vijayapur, Jammu
Synopsis
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Operation Theatre Complex at AIIMS Vijayapur, Jammu on 7 November 2026, advancing the institute's operationalisation under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana and expanding surgical care access for Jammu and Kashmir.
Key Takeaways
Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Operation Theatre Complex at AIIMS Vijayapur, Jammu on 7 November 2026 .
The minister was received by President AIIMS Lt Gen Dr C.S.
Narayanan and Executive Director and CEO Prof.
AIIMS Jammu received Cabinet approval in 2019 under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) .
The new OT Complex expands surgical capacity and clinical training for doctors in the Jammu and Kashmir region.
The inauguration is part of a broader central government drive to operationalise multiple new AIIMS campuses across underserved states and Union Territories.
A new Operation Theatre Complex opened its doors at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Vijayapur, Jammu on Saturday, 7 November 2026 — a milestone that pushes the region's premier medical institution one step closer to full operationalisation. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh arrived at the campus to preside over the inauguration, received by the institute's top leadership in what signals a tangible upgrade to tertiary healthcare for Jammu and Kashmir.
A warm welcome and a ribbon cut at Vijayapur
The minister was received on campus by President AIIMS Lt Gen Dr C.S. Narayanan and Executive Director and CEO Prof. Dr. Sanjeev Sinha, along with faculty members and other dignitaries. Dr. Singh acknowledged the reception in his post, noting the 'warm welcome' extended by the institution's leadership — a gesture that underlines the significance the institute places on political and administrative backing as it scales up services.
The Operation Theatre Complex is a critical infrastructure addition. Without functioning OTs at full capacity, even a fully staffed teaching hospital is limited in the surgical care it can deliver to patients who would otherwise travel hundreds of kilometres to facilities in other states.
AIIMS Jammu's roots in the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana
AIIMS Vijayapur was born from a 2019 Cabinet approval under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), the central government's flagship scheme to expand AIIMS-grade tertiary care and medical education to underserved regions. The approval came in the same year that Jammu and Kashmir was reorganised into two Union Territories — making the institution both a healthcare asset and a symbol of continued central investment in the region's development.
The broader PMSSY drive has seeded new AIIMS campuses across more than a dozen states, each intended to reduce the burden on legacy institutions like AIIMS New Delhi while training the next generation of doctors closer to home. Jammu's campus sits at the intersection of that national push and the specific imperatives of a border region that has historically lacked top-tier medical infrastructure.
What this OT Complex means for patients in the region
For residents of Jammu, the Pir Panjal belt, and surrounding districts, a functioning Operation Theatre Complex at AIIMS Vijayapur means access to advanced surgical care without the gruelling journey to distant metros. Teaching hospitals with active OTs also accelerate clinical training — residents and interns gain hands-on surgical exposure that shapes the quality of doctors the region will produce for decades. The next phase to watch: further facility roll-outs at AIIMS Jammu and parallel inaugurations at other new AIIMS campuses still in various stages of completion across the country.
Point of View
Building a record the administration can point to as the campus moves toward full operationalisation. The real test, however, will be staffing depth and patient throughput — infrastructure announcements in new AIIMS campuses have historically outpaced the pace at which clinical services actually reach patients.
NationPress
7 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was inaugurated at AIIMS Vijayapur Jammu on 7 November 2026?
The Operation Theatre Complex at AIIMS Vijayapur, Jammu was inaugurated on 7 November 2026 by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, expanding the institute's surgical and clinical training capacity.
Who is the Executive Director of AIIMS Jammu?
Prof. Dr. Sanjeev Sinha serves as the Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS Jammu, and was among the dignitaries who received Dr. Jitendra Singh at the inauguration.
When was AIIMS Jammu approved and under which scheme?
AIIMS Jammu received Cabinet approval in 2019 under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), the central government's scheme to expand top-tier medical education and tertiary care to underserved regions.
Why is an Operation Theatre Complex important for AIIMS Jammu?
A functioning OT Complex allows AIIMS Jammu to deliver advanced surgical care to patients in the region and provides hands-on surgical training to medical residents, both of which are essential for a fully operational teaching hospital.
What is the broader significance of new AIIMS campuses in Jammu and Kashmir?
New AIIMS campuses in Jammu and Kashmir reduce the need for patients to travel to distant metro hospitals for tertiary care and form part of the central government's post-2019 development push in the Union Territory.
