All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, on Thursday hosted a meeting of directors from all AIIMS institutions to sign a memorandum of understanding establishing a pan-India collaborative research consortium. The initiative aims to strengthen coordinated biomedical and clinical research aligned with national health priorities, according to an official statement. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) provides a structured framework for collaboration among 20 AIIMS institutions across the country. Dr M Srinivas, Director of AIIMS Delhi, said the establishment of this collaborative research consortium reflects our collective commitment to advancing high-quality, nationally relevant research. Dr Nikhil Tandon, Dean (Research) at AIIMS Delhi, said the pan-India research consortium provides a structured mechanism to undertake large, multi-institutional studies that are essential for addressing complex health challenges.