AHRR’s SHAPE 2025 Paves Way for Green Healthcare in India

New Delhi, July 29, 2025: A pioneering Armed Forces National Conference titled SHAPE 2025, focused on Sustainable Hospital Architecture, Planning, Infrastructure, and Equipment, recently concluded at the Army Hospital Research & Referral (AHRR) in New Delhi. The conference, held on July 26-27, was organized by AHRR's Department of Hospital Administration and drew over 275 distinguished participants from the military and civilian domains, including hospital administrators, medical professionals, engineers, and architects. This unique gathering aimed to outline a comprehensive strategy for the future of eco-conscious, robust, and patient-centric hospital infrastructure in India.

The conference was formally opened by Surg Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), and Dr. M. Srinivas, the Director of AIIMS New Delhi. This two-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) initiative was closely aligned with the overarching vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, which places sustainable healthcare at the forefront of the country's objectives for its 100-year independence milestone.

During the event, attendees discussed the necessity to innovate beyond conventional hospital designs and embraced cutting-edge concepts such as the integration of solar power, rainwater harvesting systems, and the creation of zero-emission facilities. Additionally, the conference promoted the adoption of disaster-resilient and ergonomically designed infrastructure to enhance the overall healthcare experience and align with the evolving environmental and social requirements.

The SHAPE 2025 conference served as a pivotal platform for the exchange of knowledge and best practices, fostering collaborations between the Armed Forces and civilian sectors to collectively redefine hospital standards. This collaborative approach underscores the government's commitment to achieving sustainable healthcare infrastructure that is not only ecologically responsible but also capable of withstanding potential disasters, thereby ensuring the well-being of patients and the nation's healthcare system as a whole.

A Vision for Future-Ready Healthcare

SHAPE 2025, a groundbreaking conference, united military, civilian, and private sector participants to collaborate on the future of sustainable hospital planning. Key topics included the incorporation of GRIHA ratings and CFEES certification, as well as the significance of healing architecture in enhancing patient security, promoting health equity, and ensuring environmental sustainability. This pivotal gathering set the stage for a thorough doctrine on medical infrastructure, emphasizing sustainability as an essential component of national readiness strategy.

Setting a Benchmark for Healthcare Transformation

The conference, a significant milestone, transformed the concept of hospitals into climate-aware, human-centered ecosystems. SHAPE 2025's groundbreaking approach to resource optimization and technological harmonization establishes a benchmark for constructing healthcare infrastructure that resonates with India's Vision 2047. This initiative by AHRR is crucial in steering the nation toward a health-resilient future, equipped to tackle challenges through innovative and sustainable healthcare advancements.

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