Union Health Minister J P Nadda said, AIIMS has contributed significantly in quality healthcare. Speaking at the Diamond Jubilee function of AIIMS in New Delhi today, Mr Nadda said it has discharged its roles as clinical provider, research institute and teaching institute with considerable accolades over the past six decades. <br/><br/>The Health Minister said during 2015-16, AIIMS Delhi, attended to 30 lakh outpatients, 2.5 lakh inpatients and performed about 1.5 lakh surgeries. Mr Nadda further stated that the Institute has always maintained the highest standards of meritocracy and learning. Health Minister stated that AIIMS is in the process of expanding its Trauma Centre, Surgical block, Mother and child block and OPD Block. He said the expansion will happen in phases and when completed, will almost double the hospital's capacity. Mr Nadda informed that the Union Cabinet has recently approved a proposal for setting up of National Cancer Institute at Jhajjar under AIIMS at a cost of over Rs 2,000 crores