All India Institute of Medical Sciences - AIIMS Raipur

About All India Institute of Medical Sciences - AIIMS Raipur

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur or AIIMS Raipur is a Medical College and Medical Research University. It was established in 2012. AIIMS Raipur is one of the 6 AIIMS healthcare institutes being established by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna (PMSSY). This AIIMS and the other 5 have been planned to be established so as to correct regional imbalances in quality tertiary level healthcare in the country, and attaining self sufficiency in graduate and postgraduate medical education and training. All India Institute of Medical Sciences Raipur is also a medical college and medical research university. The Institute operates autonomously under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and is an Institution of National Importance. The institute is spread over a total land area of 63.85 acres which includes the hospital and college complex.

AIIMS Raiur Logo

2 Serpents – The official logo of AIIMS Raipur presents the 2 serpents entwined around the Caduceus (staff). The two serpents represent the pineal gland and the pituitary gland (which both look snakelike when uncoiled). The number of intersections of the snakes corresponds to the endocrine glands or the chakras. It is believed that, the snake had magical powers associated with prophecy, dreams and healing. The Greeks also believed that the Gods appeared on earth in the guise of serpents. The Greeks, Egyptians and Hindus venerated the snake as the companion of Gods as the shedding of skin and renewal is emphasized as symbolizing rejuvenation.

The Staff – The Caduceus staff belongs to the Hermes (Mercury) in Greek Mythology. It represents the spinal column. The staff is topped by a round knob and it represents the medulla.

Wings - The staff is flanked by wings and the wings signify the two hemispheres of the brain (the wrinkled cross-section of the brain has the shape and texture of stylized wings)

Sanskrit Shloka - The logo is amalgamated with the Sanskrit shloka -“Aarogyam Sukh Sampada” which has been taken up from the prayer of Goddess Lakshmi. It translates as “Hey Mother Lakshmi- Endow me with the blessings for my welfare, health and happiness”.

Location

AIIMS, Raipur is located on GE Road, near the Tatibandh Gurudwara in Raipur.

Transportation

• The nearest Railway Station is Raipur Junction which is at a distance of about 7.5 Kms. from the institute
• The nearest Airport is Raipur Airport which is at a distance of about 22.5 Kms. from the institute

Departments at AIIMS Raipur

• Anatomy
• Biochemistry
• Physiology
• Community and Family Medicine
• Trauma and Emergency

Facilities at AIIMS Raipur

Hostels – The hostel is spread over a constructed area of 15256 Sqms. It provides different types of accommodation for students and the staff. There is One Block each of Type III, IV and V and 2 Blocks each of Type I and II. Faculty members are residing in Type IV and Type V. Non-teaching staff have been accommodated in the Type I and Type II blocks. Guest house of AIIMS, Raipur is fully functional and being used by the faculty and guests. As an interim measure, students have been accommodated in the Type II and Type III buildings in the residential campus.

Central Library - The library houses about more than 4000 medical and nursing books and about 500 books on general. The Institute has a Central Library which spans over 3 floors. The lower floor is for the books and general reading section, the middle is for the reading purpose while the top floor houses e-library and journal section. Wi-Fi internet facility is available in all three floors of the library.