AIIMS Rajkot will boost health infrastructure in Gujarat, says PM Modi ANI | Updated: Dec 31, 2020 14:24 IST New Delhi [India], December 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of All India Institute Of Medical Science (AIIMS), Rajkot through video conference on Thursday. "AIIMS Rajkot will boost health infrastructure, medical education and provide employment opportunities in Gujarat," said PM Modi. He said about five thousand direct jobs and many indirect jobs would be created. Lauding the efforts of Gujarat in fighting COVID, the Prime Minister said Gujarat has shown the path in fighting COVID. The Prime Minister credited the robust medical infrastructure in Gujarat, for the state's better handling of Corona challenge. He said two decades of relentless effort, dedication and resolve are behind this success of Gujarat in the medical sector.