THEAll India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the All India Institute of Local Self Government (AIILSG), Bhopal, to strengthen fire safety, disaster preparedness, and emergency response systems within its premises. This key initiative has been undertaken under the leadership of Professor (Dr) Madhabananda Kar, Executive Director, AIIMS Bhopal. The primary objective of this partnership is to enhance institutional resilience and promote a safer healthcare environment through co-ordinated efforts in fire safety and emergency management. Under this partnership, both institutions will jointly conduct fire safety training, emergency preparedness programmes, mock drills, fire safety audits, development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), capacity building initiatives, and technical consultancy services. These activities will improve the readiness of health care professionals and reinforce a strong culture of safety across the institute.

 

The MoU was signed on behalf of AIIMS Bhopal by Sandesh Kumar Jain, Deputy Director (Administration), and on behalf of AIILSG by K R P Sharma, Regional Director. During the event, Professor (Dr) Raghvendra Kumar Vidua, Nodal Officer (Fire Safety) from AIIMS Bhopal, and Pradeep Patel, representative from AIILSG, were specially present. The signing ceremony was attended by Professor (Dr) Vikas Gupta, Medical Superintendent; Professor (Dr) Rajnish Joshi, Dean (Academics); Professor (Dr) Rehan-Ul-Haq, Dean (Research); Additional Professor (Dr) Amber Kumar, Member Secretary, MoU Committee; and Professor (Dr) Sheetal Kotgirwar, Member Secretary, Safety Committee, along with other senior officials of AIIMS Bhopal. This collaboration is expected to significantly strengthen AIIMS Bhopal’s safety framework, ensuring a safer environment for patients, healthcare professionals, students, and visitors.