Rewari AIIMS OPD likely by July, institute to start this year with 50 MBBS seats: Aarti Singh Rao

AIIMS Rewari is set to dramatically expand healthcare access in South Haryana, with outpatient department (OPD) services expected to commence by July and its inaugural batch of 50 MBBS students admitted this academic year. Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao confirmed the Union Health Ministry green light for the 50 medical seats, signaling a critical milestone for the long-awaited institute and a significant boost to regional medical capacity. This rapid commissioning of AIIMS Rewari is part of Haryana's aggressive, multi-pronged strategy to overhaul its medical education and healthcare infrastructure. The state government is fast-tracking completion of several new medical colleges, including those in Jind and Kutail (Karnal), expected to be handed over this year, alongside ongoing projects in Yamunanagar, Kaithal, and Sirsa. This concerted push aims to mitigate the doctor-patient ratio imbalance and elevate Haryana's standing in national medical services, aligning with broader national goals to decentralize specialized care. Looking ahead, the July launch of OPD at AIIMS Rewari will be closely watched for its operational efficiency and initial patient uptake, while the first MBBS admissions will set a new precedent for medical training in the region. Further, the state's commitment to installing solar plants across all civil hospitals points to a strategic blend of infrastructure growth with green energy adoption, a forward-looking move to enhance sustainability and reduce operational costs across the expanding healthcare network.