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The Rajasthan Assembly has passed the RIMS Jaipur Bill 2025 by voice vote. This transforms RUHS into a world-class medical institute with a ₹750 crore investment. RIMS will function as an autonomous university offering super-speciality services and research facilities. The institute aims to make Rajasthan a medical tourism hub through international collaborations.

Key Points: Rajasthan Assembly Passes RIMS Jaipur Bill 2025 for AIIMS-Like Institute

  • Upgrading RUHS to RIMS with ₹750 crore phased investment
  • Autonomous institute offering degrees under National Medical Commission Act
  • Features super-speciality units including cardiology and transplant services
  • Will collaborate with AIIMS and other premier institutions for research
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Rajasthan Institute of Medical Sciences, Jaipur Bill 2025 passed in state Assembly

Rajasthan Assembly passes RIMS Jaipur Bill 2025, establishing a ₹750 crore AIIMS-like medical institute with super-speciality services and research facilities.

"With its establishment, Rajasthan will not only set new benchmarks in healthcare but also emerge as a hub of medical tourism - Deputy CM Premchand Bairwa"

Jaipur, Sep 8

The Rajasthan Assembly on Monday passed the Rajasthan Institute of Medical Sciences, Jaipur Bill, 2025 by voice vote.

Deputy Chief Minister Premchand Bairwa said the institute will provide world-class super-speciality medical services and establish Rajasthan’s special identity in the healthcare sector. He added that RIMS will be developed as a centre of excellence on the lines of AIIMS, integrating treatment, research, and medical education. Bairwa noted that in the 2024–25 Budget, the state government had announced the upgradation of Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) into RIMS with a phased expenditure of Rs 750 crore.

The institute will function as an autonomous body and university, empowered to award degrees, diplomas, and other recognitions under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019. RIMS will host advanced facilities in cardiology, neurology, gastroenterology, urology, plastic surgery, endocrinology, nephrology, cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, and transplant units. It will also expand quaternary-level referral hospital services, postgraduate teaching in modern medicine and AYUSH, and research on state-specific health issues. Teacher training and innovation will be integral to its mission.

The Chief Secretary will serve as Chairman of RIMS, supported by senior officials from the Medical Education and Finance departments, the Vice Chancellor of RUHS, and eminent medical and academic leaders from AIIMS, PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER Puducherry, IISc Bengaluru, IIT Jodhpur, IIM Udaipur, IIHMR Jaipur, and Tata Memorial Centre Mumbai. A Governing Body will also be constituted for policy and oversight.

An initial outlay of Rs 100 crore has been earmarked for infrastructure, with a recurring provision of Rs 5 crore annually for operational expenses. A dedicated financial fund and committee will ensure transparency.

Affiliated colleges of RUHS will be integrated under RIMS, while existing RUHS staff may choose between state government service and RIMS employment. Dr. Bairwa emphasised that RIMS will collaborate with world-class institutions for research and international exchange. “With its establishment, Rajasthan will not only set new benchmarks in healthcare but also emerge as a hub of medical tourism,” he said.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Rs 750 crore is a huge investment. Hope the funds are utilized properly without corruption. We've seen many projects announced with big budgets but poor implementation. Transparency committee must be truly independent.
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Ananya R
Great to see inclusion of AYUSH alongside modern medicine! Integrating traditional Indian medical systems with advanced treatments can create a unique healthcare model. Hope they focus on affordable treatment options for rural patients too.
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David E
The collaboration with institutions like AIIMS, IITs, and Tata Memorial is impressive. This interdisciplinary approach could lead to groundbreaking medical research. Hope they attract top talent from across India.
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Siddharth J
Medical tourism potential is huge! Rajasthan already attracts tourists for heritage, now adding healthcare could boost economy significantly. But first priority should be serving local population at reasonable costs.
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Kavya N
Hope they implement this properly. Many government medical colleges lack basic facilities despite big announcements. The recurring Rs 5 crore seems low for operational expenses of such a large institute. Need sustainable funding model.
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Michael C
The focus on state-specific health issues is crucial. Rajasthan has unique healthcare challenges due to climate and geography. Research on desert medicine, heat-related illnesses, and water-borne diseases could benefit the entire region.

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