Union cabinet approves AIIMS in Bhatinda

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Bhatinda, Punjab. An official statement said, "The union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the establishment of a new AIIMS at Bhatinda under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana." The organisation shall have a hospital with a capacity of 750 beds which will include emergency/trauma beds and AYUSH beds, private beds and ICU Speciality and Super Speciality beds. "In addition, there will be an administration block, AYUSH block, auditorium, night shelter, hostels and residential facilities," said the statement. The cost for the project sums up to £92.5 million.