PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Assam Advanced Health Innovation Institute at IIT Guwahati
First Published: 12th April, 2023 15:07 IST
The unique feature of this institute is that it will offer both postgraduate and PhD programmes in advanced medical science
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually lay the foundation stone for the Assam Advanced Health Innovation Institute (AAHII) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, along with the inauguration of AIIMS Guwahati on April 14.
Assam Advanced Healthcare Innovation Institute is the first institute in the country to combine both engineering and medical science. It is set up in collaboration with the Assam government to transform medical science with the help of advanced technologies.
The mega project will be built on a total of 12 acres of land inside the IIT Guwahati campus, and Rs 560 crores have been invested for this project.
The institute is envisioned as a centre of excellence for innovation in cutting-edge health technologies and advancing the boundaries of knowledge in frontier areas of medicine.
The unique feature of this institute is that it will offer both postgraduate and PhD programmes in advanced medical science.
This institute will invite participation from intending parties, including corporations, business houses, research institutions, and philanthropic organisations.
Also Read: Dr. Rupam Sharma, first Assamese to be appointed senior advisor US President Joe Biden
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Brother of BSF Jawan Deepak Chingakham Who Died in Cross-Border Firing by Pakistan in Jammu Appointed ASI in Manipur Police on Compassionate Grounds
11th July 2025
Live Maikhuli Villagers Protest MoU Over Assam-Meghalaya Border, Demand Return of Fishery
11th July 2025
Live Chhangur Baba Received Rs 500 Crore in Foreign Funds for Illegal Conversions: Anti-Terror Squad
11th July 2025
Live Taiwan Detects 9 Chinese Warships, 1 Aircraft Breaching ADIZ Amid Rising Tensions
11th July 2025
WE RECOMMEND
Shubhanshu Shukla Speaks to Students from Assam and Meghalaya from Space, Tells Them He Will Guide Them To Become Astronauts, Walk on the Moon
The Indian astronaut connected with the students using amateur (Ham) radio, making it a rare and inspiring moment.
11th July 2025
Assam Cabinet Approves Financial Assistance for Class 10 Students, Strict Rules for Hospitals
The amount is intended to help students purchase essential academic and nutritional items.
11th July 2025
Centre Sanctions Rs 1,066 Cr For Flood And Landslide Hit Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya and Mizoram
These states have experienced heavy rainfall, massive flooding, and multiple landslides during this monsoon season.
10th July 2025
Manipuri Community in Assam’s Silchar Stages Protest Demanding Autonomous Council
Manipuri Community in Assam: Demonstrators emphasised that the creation of the council is a constitutional right of the Manipuri community.
10th July 2025
Armed Robbers Loot Assam Businessman of Gold and Lakhs in Cash, Leaves Him Seriously Injured
The incident happened around 2 AM on Wednesday at the house of Junaid Ahmed, a well-known businessman in the area.
10th July 2025