AIIMS Delhi Bags Top National Honour for Overall Excellence
In a moment of immense pride for India's medical community, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi has been awarded the prestigious Overall Performance Excellence Gold ranking. This top national award was presented at the DHR-ICMR Health Research Excellence Summit 2025, recognizing the institute's unparalleled contributions to the biomedical field.
National Summit Inaugurated by Health Minister
The significant summit, a joint initiative of the Department of Health Research (DHR) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), was officially opened on Thursday, November 14, 2025. The inauguration was performed by Union Minister of State for Health, Anupriya Singh Patel.
In her keynote address, the minister celebrated India's ascending role in global health research and innovation. She credited the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for fostering an environment of scientific achievement, specifically naming groundbreaking initiatives like MedTech Mitra, the Rotavac vaccine, and the indigenously developed COVID-19 vaccines as testaments to the nation's self-reliance. Minister Patel also reaffirmed the government's dedication to ensuring that the fruits of scientific research positively impact citizens across all strata of society.
Dimensions of AIIMS Delhi's Celebrated Excellence
The gold award is not based on a single achievement but on a comprehensive evaluation across multiple critical areas. According to an official statement from AIIMS, the institute was lauded for its outstanding performance in:
- Research Output and Quality: A sustained record of publishing high-impact scientific studies.
- Innovation and Translation: Successfully converting laboratory discoveries into real-world diagnostics and treatments.
- Public-Health Impact: Providing evidence-based input that shapes national health policies.
- Capacity Building: Effectively mentoring and nurturing the next generation of scientists and researchers.
- Extramural Collaborations and Funding: Demonstrating excellence in securing competitive research grants and fostering partnerships.
This multi-faceted excellence has firmly positioned AIIMS, Delhi at the forefront of India's evolving biomedical research landscape.
Leadership and the Road to a Developed India
The institute described this national recognition as a reaffirmation of its leadership in seamlessly integrating its three core missions: patient care, teaching, and research. The award underscores its unique ability to transform scientific discovery into tangible health outcomes for the public.
Dr. M Srinivas, the Director of AIIMS Delhi, extended his congratulations to the entire institute community, including faculty, researchers, students, and staff. He hailed the gold ranking as a "collective achievement" that mirrors the institute's enduring commitment to excellence in science, service, and innovation. Dr. Srinivas emphasized that this is a proud moment for everyone associated with AIIMS.
He further added that AIIMS, Delhi remains unwavering in its mission to advance India's leadership in health research. The institute is committed to playing a meaningful role in achieving the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
