CHANDIGARH,13.11.23-In the presence of the esteemed Chief Guest, Dr Jitendra Singh (Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Science and Technology; Ministry of Earth Sciences; in the Prime Minister's Office; Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy; and Department of Space) State Bank of India (SBI), handed over a state-of-the-art bus to AIIMS Jammu as part of its CSR initiatives. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Vijaypur, situated in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, stands as a prestigious healthcare institution with a trinity of mission of medical education, research and patient care.

The official handover ceremony took place on November 10^th, 2023 at the present campus of AIIMS Jammu where the Chief General Manager of State Bank of India, Shri. Vinod Jaiswal and Deputy General Manager, SBI Sh. Ravinder Kumar Gupta handed over the keys to the Executive Director and CEO, AIIMS Jammu Prof. (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta.

The occasion garnered praise from Dr Jitendra Singh, who acknowledged the collaborative effort between AIIMS and SBI stating, "This initiative exemplifies the essence of corporate social responsibility, and it is heartening to see institutions like AIIMS and SBI coming together to make a difference in the lives of the people they serve." He addressed the distinguished gathering saying, “Let us all embark on this journey with renewed vigour and dedication to our mission of providing quality education and healthcare. Together, we can make a difference that will resonate through generations.”

Prof. (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta expressed his gratitude towards Honourable Union Minister of State, Dr Jitendra Singh for sparing his valuable time and to grace the occasion. He appreciated SBI's support in enhancing community services and the welfare of faculty and students. He commented, “The availability of bus with AIIMS Jammu will facilitate extending healthcare services to underserved communities in remote areas by improving accessibility, outreach and community engagement.

Chief General Manager of SBI, Shri Vinod Jaiswal announced that SBI Branch will be opened in the AIIMS Jammu campus at Vijaypur.