AIIMS signs MoU with defence ministry

All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Wednesday signed a memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with defence ministry for combined research and academic activities addressing multidisciplinary scientific and technological advancement.

The pact was signed by Lt Gen Daljit Singh, Director- General, Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), Senior Colonel Commandant Army Medical Corps, Ministry of Defence, and Professor M Srinivas, Director AIIMS. The hospital said that pact has been inked for collaboration in areas of mutual interest, combined research and academic activities addressing multidisciplinary scientific and technological issues.

The MoU will explore possibilities of joint research projects, common educational activities, and a faculty exchange program. The faculties of these two organizations would explore facilities available with both institutions, especially in investigations, for research, and patient care services. The faculty exchange program will smoothen faculty movement from one institution to another for research and training purposes, AIIMS said.