All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh

What All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh does

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rishikesh is a government autonomous medical institution established in 2012 under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna and the AIIMS (Amendment) Bill, 2012, operating as an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The institute delivers integrated tertiary and quaternary healthcare, medical education, and biomedical research from its main campus in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, serving the population of North India with a particular focus on underserved and remote regions. Operational capacity has expanded from 200 inpatient beds in 2013 to 960-1060 beds organized across more than 40 clinical departments and 85-94 specialty clinics, with 24x7x365 trauma and emergency services and nearly 300 faculty members.

The institute's core product portfolio combines in-person hospital care with a multi-modal distribution network including a telemedicine network (trauma, pediatric neurology, emergency, urology helplines via eSanjeevani), Helicopter Emergency Medical Services developed with the MoHFW and Civil Aviation Ministry, and a Centre of Excellence in Drone Medicine for medical supply delivery in remote terrain. Education and research span MBBS, BSc/MSc Nursing, MD/MS/MDS, MCh, DM, PhD, and postdoctoral programs, supported by specialized research units (Multi-disciplinary Research Unit, Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratory, Drug Discovery and Analysis Centre). Newer initiatives launched under the 2022 Executive Director leadership include the AI Centre of Excellence, AIIMS Rishikesh Digital Academy (ARDA), and AYUSH integration for traditional medicine services.

The revenue model is non-commercial: the institution is funded primarily through central government budgetary allocation under the PMSSY framework, supplemented by reimbursements from the Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) scheme. Patient services are provided free or at heavily subsidized rates, with no commercial pricing structure. GTM motion is direct-to-patient, with healthcare delivered through hospital facilities, telemedicine, and community outreach, and education delivered through in-person academics and the new ARDA digital channel. There is no private equity, venture capital, or public market ownership; the institution is fully government-owned.

Name

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh

Legal name

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh

Website

https://aiimsrishikesh.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

AIIMS Rishikesh is a government autonomous medical institute in Uttarakhand, India, delivering tertiary healthcare, medical education, and biomedical research across 960-1060 beds, 40+ departments, and 85+ specialty clinics, with telemedicine, drone medicine, and heli-ambulance services extending reach to remote regions under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tertiary Healthcare Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), Hospitals (622), Ambulance Services (62191)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospital-Based EMS & Mobile Integrated Health (HLAFANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Medical Transport (Helicopter/Fixed-Wing) (HLAFANAD), Community Paramedicine & Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH/CP) Programs (HLAFANAI), Disaster Medical Assistance & Field Care (DMAT/Field Hospitals) (HLAJAGAE), Emergency Medical Care & Field Hospitals (BPADADAC)

Keywords

• Tertiary healthcare services
• Medical education programs
• Biomedical research services
• Telemedicine consultation services
• Emergency medical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rishikesh

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, AIIMS Rishikesh receives government funding for operations, infrastructure, and development. Established under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna's first phase with support from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (Amendment) Bill, 2012.
2. Patient Care Services: Provides healthcare services either free or at heavily subsidized rates to patients. Partners with government schemes like Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) for free healthcare coverage up to five lakh rupees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AIIMS Rishikesh operates as a government medical institute and tertiary care hospital delivering inpatient and outpatient clinical services across 40+ departments and 85+ specialty clinics, 24x7x365 emergency and trauma care, and specialized programs including renal transplant, drone medicine, and helicopter emergency services. It also runs undergraduate to super-specialty and doctoral medical and nursing education (MBBS, BSc/MSc Nursing, MD/MS/MDS, DM/MCh, PhD) and conducts intramural and extramural biomedical and public health research supported by ICMR, DST, and DBT. A telemedicine network (eSanjeevani) and Centres of Excellence in Drone Medicine and AI extend services to underserved regions.

Product overview

AIIMS Rishikesh is a premier medical institute and hospital offering an integrated healthcare ecosystem comprising tertiary patient care services (inpatient beds, specialty clinics, emergency/trauma services), medical education programs (MBBS to PhD), and research infrastructure. The institution operates a multi-tiered service model anchored by its 1060+ bed hospital with 40+ clinical departments, supplemented by telemedicine network extensions to underserved regions, the AIIMS Rishikesh Digital Academy (ARDA) for online education, and specialized centres including AI Centre of Excellence and Drone Medicine Centre. The AYUSH department provides integrative medicine options, while the College of Nursing offers nursing education. Advanced research centres support intramural and extramural biomedical research collaborations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hospital Patient Care Services Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient tertiary and quaternary healthcare services across 40+ departments and 85+ specialty clinics, including 24x7x365 emergency and trauma services for patients across all sections of society, particularly underserved populations in Uttarakhand.
• Medical Education Programs Academic programs including MBBS, BSc Nursing, MSc Nursing, MD/MS/MDS, MCh (6 years), DM/MCh, PDCC, MPH, Medical MSc, and PhD for medical and nursing students from undergraduate to super-specialty and doctoral levels.
• Telemedicine Services Remote healthcare consultations via telemedicine network (eSanjeevani) including trauma telemedicine, pediatric neurology helpline, emergency telemedicine, and urology telemedicine for patients in underserved regions.
• Trauma and Emergency Services 24x7x365 emergency services bifurcated into separate Trauma Surgery and Emergency Medicine departments, including heli-ambulance facility for difficult terrain accessibility across Uttarakhand.
• Biomedical Research Services Research in basic, translational, clinical, and public health sciences through dissertations, thesis, intramural and extramural projects funded by ICMR, DST, DBT, and collaborations with national and international universities.
• AIIMS Rishikesh Digital Academy (ARDA) Digital academy providing online medical education, continuous professional development, and digital learning opportunities for healthcare professionals and students.
• Blood Bank Services Blood transfusion services including voluntary blood donation camps and integrated national blood bank management (eRaktkosh) for patients and donors.
• College of Nursing Programs Nursing education including B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing, M.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic Diploma in Operating Room Nursing, and PhD in nursing for prospective nursing students.
• AYUSH Services Integrative medicine services promoting traditional Indian healthcare systems (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy) alongside modern allopathic medicine for patients.
• Renal Transplant Program Renal transplant services for patients with end-stage renal disease, marking the first such procedure successfully performed at AIIMS Rishikesh.
• Specialty Clinics 94 specialized outpatient clinics providing focused care in areas such as pediatric neurology, urology, and various super-specialty domains for patients seeking targeted care.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13th rank in Medical category of NIRF Ranking 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National and International UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIIMS Rishikesh has memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a number of national and international universities for biomedical as well as AYUSH research. These collaborations support research programs, faculty exchanges, and joint academic initiatives.
• International Asthma Services, Colorado, USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated in conducting the Global Allergy Program (GAP) - Fellowship Allergy Asthma & Immunology (FAAI) course along with PGIMER Chandigarh and AIIMS Rishikesh.
• Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), ChandigarhcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated in conducting the Global Allergy Program along with International Asthma Services. Prof. Meenu Singh previously served as Professor and Head at PGIMER Chandigarh before joining AIIMS Rishikesh.
• Cochrane CollaborationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProf. Meenu Singh serves as Co-Chair of Cochrane India. AIIMS Rishikesh has established Cochrane India partnership and hosted the 3rd Cochrane India Conclave. The institute supports evidence-based medicine through Cochrane review activities.
• Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) with collaboration from MoHFW and Civil Aviation Ministry. The institute operates as an autonomous body under the Ministry.
• Civil Aviation Ministry, Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with MoHFW and Civil Aviation Ministry for developing Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) and drone-based healthcare services.
• Society of Pharmacovigilance (India)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted the XX Annual Conference of Society of Pharmacovigilance (India) - SOPICON 2023 in collaboration with the society.
• Uttarakhand State Association of ENT SurgeonsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted USAESCON-2023, the 16th Annual Conference of Uttarakhand State Association of ENT Surgeons.
• eSanjeevani (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare)coreTechnology or IntegrationAIIMS Rishikesh provides telemedicine consultations through the eSanjeevani platform, extending expert healthcare to underserved regions and remote areas.
• Social Clubs and Corporate HousesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInstitute has liaison with a number of social clubs and corporate houses to strengthen medical facilities through donor support. Implements social responsibility towards all sections of the community.
• Centre for Enquiry into Health and Allied Themes (CEHAT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with CEHAT for national academic events and public health initiatives.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AIIMS Bhopal: Newer-generation AIIMS established under the same PMSSY Phase I/II as AIIMS Rishikesh, offering similar tertiary care, education, and research functions. Most directly comparable peer in terms of founding cohort and operating model.
• AIIMS Bhubaneswar: Sister AIIMS institution established under the same Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna as AIIMS Rishikesh; comparable in scope, regional mandate, and academic portfolio.
• Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh: Another Institute of National Importance delivering tertiary care, postgraduate medical education, and research. Highly comparable in mission, scope, and patient profile; AIIMS Rishikesh's Executive Director previously served as Head of Telemedicine at PGIMER.
• AIIMS New Delhi: The flagship AIIMS institution under the same AIIMS Act; offers the same combined tertiary hospital, medical education, and research mandate and competes directly for faculty, students, and national recognition rankings.
• Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry: Government Institute of National Importance providing tertiary hospital services, undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, and research — directly comparable mandate and scale to AIIMS Rishikesh.
• Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore: Premier private-not-for-profit teaching hospital combining tertiary/quaternary care, medical education, and research at a national scale. Comparable in clinical depth, academic output, and reputation, and a top-tier benchmark in Indian healthcare.

Broad incumbents

• Apollo Hospitals Enterprise: India's largest private hospital chain with extensive tertiary and quaternary care offerings across multiple specialties. Comparable in clinical depth and patient volume, but operates on a commercial model across a national network rather than a single teaching hospital.
• Max Healthcare Institute: Major North India-focused private hospital chain offering tertiary and quaternary care, organ transplant, and oncology services. Comparable in specialty clinical services and overlapping catchment in North India.
• Medanta - The Medicity: Large multi-specialty tertiary care hospital group with strong North India presence. Comparable in super-specialty depth (cardiac, neuro, oncology) and in competing for the same specialist talent pool.
• Manipal Hospitals (Manipal Health Enterprises): Pan-India private hospital network with attached medical college infrastructure. Comparable in combining tertiary hospital services with medical education and research, though operating on a commercial model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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