The Central Armed Police Forces Institute of Medical Sciences (CAPFIMS), located in Maidan Garhi, Delhi, is a landmark in contemporary healthcare architecture. Thoughtfully designed to address the increasing demand for high-quality, tertiary healthcare services tailored to the unique needs of the rapidly expanding Central Police Forces under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India. CAPFIMS, with its state-of-the-art Research & Referral (R&R) Hospital, College of Nursing, and School of Paramedics, is a long-term, holistic solution. Together, these institutions will serve approximately 5 million personnel from the Central Police Organizations (CPOs), including their families, dependents, and retirees.
Spanning an impressive 46 lakh sq ft, the CAPFIMS campus is meticulously planned to create a seamless integration of its various medical and educational facilities. The master plan prioritizes functional zoning, enabling smooth and efficient connectivity between key areas of the institute. Lush green landscapes and open spaces are interspersed throughout the campus, fostering a healing environment while enhancing its aesthetic and experiential quality.
The architectural design of CAPFIMS harmoniously blends modern aesthetics with functional efficiency. The hospital building features a two-level basement, a ground floor, and ten upper floors, collectively accommodating a 1000+ bed facility. With a 500-bed general hospital, a 300-bed super-specialty hospital, 262 ICU/critical care beds, and 34 specialties this facility has been planned to offer the latest in cutting-edge medical treatments, ranging from Radiation Oncology to Cardiac Sciences, Neurosciences, Gastro Sciences, Trauma Centre, Artificial Limb Centre, Mental Health Counselling Centre and Physical Rehabilitation Centre and more. The vertically stacked design ensures optimal utilization of space while facilitating easy navigation for patients, staff, and visitors.
With a strong emphasis on sustainable design principles, the CAPFIMS campus design incorporates a range of strategies like energy-efficient building systems, maximizing natural light, high-performance glazing, and employing water conservation strategies, to minimize its environmental footprint. These eco-friendly measures not only reduce resource consumption but also contribute to creating a healthier and more comfortable environment for the occupants.
Beyond healthcare services, CAPFIMS is also equipped with state-of-the-art educational facilities:
- Medical College: Designed to accommodate 100 undergraduate medical students and 60 postgraduate medical students, the college is equipped with modern lecture halls, laboratories, and research centers to foster academic excellence.
- College of Nursing: With a capacity for 60 students, this facility offers advanced training amenities to prepare the next generation of nursing professionals.
- School of Paramedics: Catering to 300 students, the school provides comprehensive training programs in various paramedical disciplines.