Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda Reviews Cleanliness Initiatives under Special Campaign 6 at AIIMS, New Delhi; Inspects Newly Constructed Ashray Building for Patients and Attendants
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The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare visited AIIMS, New Delhi, to review cleanliness, sanitation, and waste management initiatives under Special Campaign 6. During the visit, the minister inspected the newly constructed Aashray Shelter at the AIIMS Trauma Centre Extension Campus, built by Bharat Electronics Limited under Corporate Social Responsibility to accommodate 897 patients and attendants. The institute's sustainable practices were highlighted, including wastewater recycling, energy conservation measures, electric vehicle shuttle services, and regular training and wage monitoring for sanitation workers.