ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES GUWAHATI

ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES GUWAHATI

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences Guwahati (AIIMS Guwahati), an autonomous Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare - Government of India, was established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna (PMSSY) in May 2017. The emblem of AIIMS Guwahati is a three layered circular one with motifs in the centre. The outer layer acts as a banner carrying its name in Devanagari and English, supported by a pair of one horned rhinoceros. It represents the great one horned rhinoceros found in the forests of Assam, it is also listed as one of the vulnerable species. It symbolises strength and courage to keep moving ahead in spite of all obstacles. The next layer with ‘the red pattern represents the red border of the traditional Assamese ‘Gamucha', a handwoven cloth offered as a token of love and respect in Assamese culture. The centre of the circle holds motifs of ‘japi’, Caduceus, ‘xorai’, tea leaves and water. Above the wings, stands the traditional Assamese ‘japi’. It is a conical hat made from tightly woven bamboo cane and used by farmers for protection against the elements. It conveys the message that the Institute will serve to protect the health of the people in all aspects. The Caduceus is a symbol with a short staff entwined by two serpents, surmounted by wings representing the medical profession. The base of the Caduceus touches the traditional Assamese ‘xorai’, which is a manufactured bell metal product and is considered as a mark of honour and respect by the people of Assam. The leaves represent the world-famous Assam Tea. It depicts the continuous growth of the Institute on all fronts of education and research. The water waves below the ‘xorai’ represents the mighty river Brahmaputra which flows through the land of Assam. It sustains the agriculture and livelihood of the people of Assam. The river serves as a symbol of service to humanity. The logo was conceptualised by Dr. L. Sundareswaran, Dr. Himashree Bhattacharyya and Dr. Rashmi Agarwalla and was designed by Dhilip Karthikeyan.