AIIMS Offers ₹20 Bed & Meal: No More Street Stays for Patients and Families

• AIIMS provides affordable accommodation for patients and their families, offering a bed and a full meal for just ₹20 per day at some shelters.
• Currently, AIIMS has about 1500 beds across various shelters like Shri Sai Dharamshala, Rajgarhia Dharamshala, CRPF's Vishram Sadan, Surekha Vishram Sadan, and Power Grid.
• Eligibility requires an Aabha ID or AIIMS UHID, an Aadhaar card, and a doctor's prescription; stays are extendable beyond 7-14 days if needed.
• These facilities aim to prevent patients from sleeping on streets, especially those from distant states who cannot afford Delhi's living costs.
• AIIMS Director Dr. M. Srinivas has proposed a future mega rest house with a 2000-bed capacity to further expand accommodation options.

Why It Matters: AIIMS offers vital, affordable accommodation for patients and families, preventing street homelessness.