AIIMS Guwahati has taken a significant step forward in strengthening super-specialty healthcare services in the Northeast region with the formal unveiling of its Advanced Neurosurgical Operation Theatre (OT) facility. The state-of-the-art facility was formally inaugurated by Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Puranik, Executive Director, AIIMS Guwahati, in the presence of dignitaries including Surendra Kumar Majhi, Senior General Manager & Head of Project, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL).
The advanced neurosurgical OT has been established with financial support of Rs 6.5 crore provided by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The funding enabled procurement of cutting-edge neurosurgical equipment aimed at enhancing precision, safety, and outcomes in complex brain and spine surgeries.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Puranik highlighted the importance of such collaborations in advancing healthcare infrastructure in emerging institutions and emphasized the institute’s commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible care to the people of the Northeast. Surendra Kumar Majhi reiterated PGCIL’s commitment to contributing towards societal development through impactful CSR initiatives, particularly in the healthcare sector.The newly established facility is expected to significantly improve the management of complex neurosurgical conditions and cater to the growing patient load at AIIMS Guwahati, which serves as a major referral center for the entire Northeast region