From Cold Queues to Cozy Rest: AIIMS Unleashes 'Ashray' Revolution with Smart Token Magic!

In a compassionate move, AIIMS Delhi has operationalised the Ashray facility with Central Reserve Police Force support, offering safe night shelter to around 250 patients and attendants. Eco-friendly electric buses ferry them from OPD queues, providing free food, blankets, and toilets while preserving their OPD token order for next-day registration. This fully utilised initiative eases overcrowding and sets a healthcare dignity benchmark.

• Nightly Transport Solution 
  Eco-friendly electric shuttle buses make multiple trips between 9-11 pm from AIIMS gates to Ashray, proactively picking up queued patients and attendants for seamless relocation.
   
• Full Capacity Demand 
  The 250-person facility runs at maximum utilisation daily, underscoring urgent need among outstation visitors seeking specialised care.
   
• Free Essentials Provided 
  Shelter offers complimentary meals from AIIMS kitchens, warm blankets, and clean facilities, prioritising health and comfort overnight.
   
• Ordered OPD Flow 
  Tokens issued on arrival maintain exact reporting sequence for next-day registration, preventing loss of place in line.
   
• Expansion on Horizon
  Officials eye future growth based on space and rising demand, enhancing crowd management further.