All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar, has been secured once again for promoting cleanliness, hygiene and creating sustainable practices in public health facilities by winning the Kayakalp Award Scheme.

The institute has been adjudged as the best central government hospital under the B category for cleanliness for the third consecutive year. AIIMS Bhubaneswar will get an award of Rs 2 crore for the performance. Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan presented the award in a virtual ceremony at New Delhi on Tuesday.

It had earlier received the award in 2018 as well as in 2019 for becoming the second cleanest hospital in the country among category B hospitals (less than 1000 beds) and received Rs one crore as prize money.

Like last year, this time too, the evaluation has been done on some parameters including hospital upkeep, sanitation and hygiene, waste management, infection control, support services and hygiene promotions. In addition, the assessors will physically observe the hospital, review the records, interview staff and patients.

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