About Us

Dedicated to Saving Lives Through Excellence in Trauma Care, Education, and Research.

About Us

The Trauma Centre, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, is a leading tertiary care facility dedicated to delivering specialized emergency, trauma, and critical care services. Recognized as a Level-1 Trauma Centre and one of the largest trauma care units in India, it serves as a vital lifeline for patients across Northern and Eastern India.

Established under the esteemed Banaras Hindu University, the Centre provides comprehensive, high-quality healthcare to patients from Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states, including Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and beyond. Committed to accessible and patient-centred care, the facility operates round the clock with fully equipped emergency, trauma, surgical, diagnostic, and critical care services.

The Trauma Centre is a 354-bed advanced medical facility equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, modern medical technologies, and highly skilled healthcare professionals. It integrates clinical excellence with academic rigor, combining emergency and advanced medical care with teaching, training, research, and innovation.

Each year, the Centre handles approximately 1.7 lakh outpatient visits, more than 12,000 admissions, and nearly 8,500 surgeries. These numbers reflect its significant role as a major referral and lifesaving institution in the region. Through continuous advancement in medical technology and evidence-based practices, the Trauma Centre remains dedicated to delivering world-class trauma and emergency care with compassion, efficiency, and clinical excellence.

Carrying Forward the Legacy of a Visionary

Banaras Hindu University has long been recognized as one of India's premier institutions for higher education, medical sciences, research, and healthcare delivery. The foundation of the University is deeply rooted in the visionary ideals of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, one of India's greatest educationists, nation-builders, and social reformers. Respected as "Mahamana," he saw BHU as a national hub for knowledge, service, character development, and humanitarian ideals rather than just an educational establishment.

Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya firmly believed that healthcare and education are among the strongest pillars of national development. His vision laid the foundation for the growth of medical sciences and healthcare services within BHU, ultimately leading to the establishment of advanced institutions committed to public welfare, academic excellence, and scientific progress. Through the Institute of Medical Sciences and its associated hospitals, the University has been serving the healthcare needs of Eastern Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring regions for several decades.

History of Trauma Centre, IMS-BHU

The establishment of the Trauma Centre at IMS-BHU was driven by the growing demand for specialized emergency and trauma care facilities in Northern and Eastern India. The rising incidence of road traffic accidents, industrial trauma, burn injuries, neurosurgical emergencies, and other critical medical conditions highlighted the urgent need for a dedicated tertiary-level trauma and critical care institution capable of providing rapid, multidisciplinary, and advanced medical management.

The Trauma Centre was established under the Government of India's flagship healthcare strengthening initiative, the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), aimed at improving access to affordable and high-quality tertiary healthcare services across the country.

The project was undertaken with substantial infrastructural and technological investment to develop a modern and integrated trauma and emergency care facility for the region. The centre was constructed by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) at an estimated cost of approximately ₹147 crore.

Construction work commenced in 2009 and was completed in phases with the vision of developing one of the largest trauma care facilities in India. The institution is designed to provide comprehensive emergency healthcare services equipped with state-of-the-art operation theatres, intensive care units, advanced imaging facilities, specialized trauma wards, and multidisciplinary clinical departments.

The Trauma Centre became operational in 2015, marking a significant milestone in strengthening emergency healthcare services in Eastern India. Over the years, the institution further expanded its infrastructure and healthcare services, evolving into a 354-bedded Level-1 Trauma Centre, now recognized as one of the largest Trauma Centres in India.

Since its establishment, the Trauma Centre has emerged as a major referral centre catering not only to patients from Uttar Pradesh but also from neighbouring states including Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and other parts of Northern and Eastern India. Today, it continues to carry forward the enduring legacy and ideals of Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya through compassionate healthcare, academic excellence, research, innovation, and dedicated service to humanity.

Bed Strength and Infrastructure

354

Total Beds

The Trauma Centre has emerged as one of the largest tertiary-level trauma care facilities in Northern India with extensive inpatient and critical care capacity. The Centre operates a 354-bedded Level-1 facility including specialized intensive care units, emergency care zones, modular operation theatres, and advanced patient monitoring systems.

The expansion of bed strength and infrastructure has significantly strengthened its ability to manage large patient volumes and complex trauma cases while ensuring efficient emergency response and multidisciplinary care delivery.

Vision

To establish the Trauma Centre, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University as a globally recognized Centre of Excellence in tertiary trauma, emergency, and critical care, delivering world-class, accessible, affordable, and technology-driven healthcare while setting benchmarks in patient care, medical education, research, innovation, and disaster response systems.

Mission

To deliver advanced, timely, and integrated tertiary trauma and emergency care services aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality through efficient, patient-centred management.
To strengthen a well-coordinated trauma care system with effective referral networks, transport facilities, triage systems, and emergency response mechanisms for critically injured patients.
To promote multidisciplinary and evidence-based clinical care across trauma surgery, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, OMFS, critical care, and rehabilitation using standardized protocols and modern medical practices.
To enhance healthcare quality and patient safety through continuous adoption of advanced technologies, digital health systems (including HIMS), and ongoing clinical innovation.
To encourage clinical research, trauma data analytics, academic excellence, and evidence-based practices for improved healthcare planning, injury prevention, and policy development.
To develop skilled healthcare professionals through structured training, medical education, and capacity building while upholding ethics, compassion, professionalism, and patient dignity in all services.
To strengthen disaster preparedness and response systems for mass casualty incidents, public health emergencies, and large-scale trauma situations.
To continuously modernize infrastructure, expand critical care capacity, and enhance digital integration to meet the evolving needs of tertiary trauma care delivery.

Aim

The Trauma Centre, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, aims to provide comprehensive and specialized trauma, emergency, and critical care services as a tertiary care referral centre, while advancing excellence in healthcare delivery, medical education, research, and innovation for the benefit of society.

Objectives

To provide round-the-clock emergency, trauma, surgical, and critical care services supported by advanced infrastructure and multidisciplinary expertise.
To function as a major tertiary referral centre for trauma and emergency cases across Eastern Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring regions.
To strengthen critical care services through planned expansion, including the development of a 200-bedded Critical Care and Burn Unit (CCBU) for enhanced management of critically ill and burn patients, with Phase I expected to be completed by October 2026.
To promote excellence in medical education, clinical training, research, innovation, and evidence-based practices in trauma and emergency medicine.
To ensure patient-centred, affordable healthcare through welfare initiatives such as free meals for patients and attendants, subsidized medicines under Jan Aushadhi support, free medicines during treatment, and provision of free implants for eligible surgical procedures.
To enhance healthcare efficiency and transparency through continuous modernization, digital integration including HIMS, and improved patient care systems, while strengthening disaster preparedness and community health services.

Core Values

Excellence

Commitment to maintaining the highest standards in clinical care, patient safety, medical education, and professional practice.

Compassion

Delivering empathetic, respectful, and patient-centred care that upholds dignity and comfort of every patient and their families.

Integrity

Ensuring honesty, transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct in all aspects of healthcare delivery and administration.

Innovation

Encouraging continuous scientific advancement, adoption of modern technologies, and development of improved clinical practices.

Teamwork

Promoting strong multidisciplinary collaboration among doctors, nurses, technicians, and support staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Service to Humanity

Upholding the spirit of humanitarian care by ensuring accessible, affordable, and equitable healthcare services for all sections of society.

Messages from Leadership

Prof. Saurabh Singh, Professor In-Charge — **Prof. Saurabh Singh**
Professor In-Charge
Trauma Centre, IMS-BHU

It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the website of the Trauma Centre, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University. Our Centre is dedicated to delivering excellence in tertiary trauma, emergency, and critical care services while upholding the highest standards of patient care, education, research, and innovation.

We remain committed to providing timely, accessible, and compassionate healthcare to every patient, supported by advanced medical technologies, multidisciplinary expertise, and a strong academic environment. In addition to clinical services, we actively focus on training future healthcare professionals who are skilled, ethical, and dedicated to serving society.

The Trauma Centre continues to grow as a hub of clinical excellence, research advancement, and innovation, while strengthening its role as a leading tertiary care referral centre for the region.

— With best wishes, Prof. Saurabh Singh, Professor-In-Charge, Trauma Centre, IMS-BHU

Journey Through the Years

2000s
Vision and Need Identification
- Growing burden of trauma, road accidents, and emergency cases in Eastern Uttar Pradesh and nearby regions highlighted the need for a dedicated trauma care facility.
- The project was conceptualized under national healthcare strengthening initiatives (PMSSY) to improve tertiary care access.
2009
Foundation and Construction Begins
- Construction of the Trauma Centre started under the supervision of the Central Public Works Department (CPWD).
- The project was designed as a large-scale tertiary care trauma facility for the region.
2013–2014
Completion Phase
- Major civil construction and installation of medical infrastructure were completed in phases.
- Advanced clinical areas, emergency zones, and critical care structures were developed.
2015
Operational Launch
- The Trauma Centre became operational and started emergency and multi-specialty trauma services.
- It was inaugurated in 2015 after phased functional readiness.
2016–2020
Service Expansion Phase
- Expansion of ICU, emergency, surgical, and specialty departments.
- Increased patient load and emergence as a major referral centre for Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, MP, and surrounding states.
2021–Present
Modernization & Digital Growth
- Introduction of digital healthcare systems like HIMS, PACS, and real-time patient monitoring tools.
- Launch of transparency systems like real-time bed availability and digital reporting services.
- Continuous adoption of advanced technologies including robotic surgery and modern critical care upgrades.

Today, the Trauma Centre stands as a leading Level-1 tertiary care facility and one of the largest trauma centres in India, continuously evolving with modern technology, digital healthcare systems, and patient-centred services.

Roadmap of the Trauma Centre's journey through the years

Facility Gallery — A Glimpse Inside

A walk-through of the Trauma Centre's facilities — labs, wards, simulation centre, pharmacy, oxygen plant and more. Images rotate every few seconds.

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