Mon Nov 04 15:49:57 UTC 2024: ## Prime Minister Modi to Lay Foundation Stone for Darbhanga AIIMS on November 13th

**Darbhanga, Bihar:** Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lay the foundation stone for the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Darbhanga on November 13th. The announcement was made by Sanjay Sarawagi, the MLA of Darbhanga Nagar. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is also expected to be present at the ceremony.

The construction of AIIMS Darbhanga has been entrusted to HSCCC India Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of NBCC, by the Central Government. The initial budget for the project is ₹1261 crore, but further funding is expected. The Bihar government has provided 188 acres of land for the second AIIMS in the state. Over 2.25 lakh square meters of the allocated land will be used for constructing AIIMS buildings. The project is expected to be completed within 36 months.

According to the Health Department, the goal of AIIMS Darbhanga is to provide high-quality medical education and care to a vast population at a low cost. AIIMS Darbhanga will be a crucial medical institution in Bihar, featuring a fully equipped care hospital, a medical college, an AYUSH hospital, and accommodation for doctors, staff, and students. The project is part of the Indian government’s initiative to establish a network of AIIMS across the country.

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