Raipur: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sri Sathya Sai Health and Education Trust to enhance academic collaboration and capacity-building initiatives in the healthcare sector.

The MoU was signed by Dr. C. Sreenivas, Chairman of Sri Sathya Sai Health and Education Trust, and Lieutenant General Ashok Jindal (Retired), Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, at a ceremony attended by senior faculty members and administrative officials.

Among those present were Dr. Eli Mohapatra, Dean (Academics); Dr. Abhiruchi Galhotra, Dean (Research); Dr. Krishnadutt Chavli, Dean (Student Welfare); Dr. Avinash Ingle, Dean (Examinations); and Lieutenant Colonel Dharamveer Singh Chauhan, Deputy Director (Administration), along with other officers and faculty members.

The agreement seeks to establish robust academic linkages between the two institutions, facilitating collaboration in academic exchange, structured training programmes, and capacity-building initiatives. The partnership is expected to promote knowledge sharing, joint academic activities, and professional development in healthcare education and training, the PIB stated.

Speaking on the occasion, Lieutenant General Ashok Jindal said that collaborations with institutions committed to public welfare significantly enhance institutional outreach and impact. He underscored the notable contributions of Sri Sathya Sai Health and Education Trust in the healthcare sector and expressed confidence that the partnership could expand into research collaborations in the future.

Source: Medical Dialogues - April 04,2026