Published: 4 January 2026General
AIIMS Delhi Operationalizes Ashray Facility for OPD Patients; India's First Govt AI Clinic Opens
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, operationalized the Ashray facility with support from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for patients waiting outside the hospital to avail OPD services. The facility provides shelter, basic amenities, and information assistance to thousands of patients who travel from across India for treatment at AIIMS.
Separately, India marked a major healthcare milestone with the inauguration of its first government hospital-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) clinic at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences. The AI clinic uses machine learning algorithms for preliminary diagnosis, triage, and treatment recommendations, aiming to reduce patient wait times and improve healthcare delivery in public hospitals.
0
6-axis classification
CoverageNationalSubjectScience & TechnologyExamBasic Computer Instructor · CET Graduation · CET Senior Secondary · EO/RO · LDC · Mahila Supervisor · Patwar · PTI · RAS · REET · RPSC SI · School Lecturer · Senior Computer Instructor · Senior Teacher · UPSC · Vanpal · Both
Practice MCQ from this story
SolveTap an option below. Correct or incorrect feedback appears instantly.
Linked questionMedium
What is the rare biological phenomenon exhibited by the newly discovered crab species 'Vela carli'?
Explanation · Correct answer BVela carli exhibits gynandromorphism — containing both male and female tissues, an extremely rare condition in crustaceans.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ashray facility at AIIMS Delhi and what services does it provide?
**Ashray** is a facility at **AIIMS New Delhi** operationalized with support from **CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force)** for patients waiting outside to avail **OPD (Out-Patient Department)** services. It provides **shelter, basic amenities, and information assistance** to thousands of patients who travel from across India.
What is India's first government hospital-based AI clinic and where was it inaugurated?
India's **first government hospital-based AI clinic** was inaugurated at the **Government Institute of Medical Sciences**. The clinic uses **machine learning algorithms** for **preliminary diagnosis, triage, and treatment recommendations**, aiming to reduce **patient wait times** and improve **healthcare delivery in public hospitals**.
How does AIIMS Ashray facility benefit patients from across India?
**AIIMS Delhi's Ashray facility** (supported by CRPF) provides **shelter, basic amenities, and information assistance** to thousands of patients who travel from across India for treatment. This addresses the challenge of patients waiting outside AIIMS for **OPD services** without adequate facilities.
What technology does India's first government AI clinic use for medical diagnosis?
India's **first government hospital-based AI clinic** (at Government Institute of Medical Sciences) uses **machine learning algorithms** for: **preliminary diagnosis, triage, and treatment recommendations**. It aims to reduce **patient wait times** and improve **healthcare delivery** in public hospitals.
Which organization supported AIIMS Delhi in operationalizing the Ashray facility?
The **CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force)** supported **AIIMS New Delhi** in operationalizing the **Ashray facility** for OPD patients. Ashray provides **shelter, basic amenities, and information assistance** to thousands of patients travelling from across India for treatment at AIIMS.
