The Faculty Association of AIIMS has written to the institute director requesting that new recruitment of 118 assistant professors be put on hold. The association argues that there is not enough office space and residential facilities to accommodate more new hires, as 14 doctors have resigned in the last two years due to lack of work space and logistical issues. However, AIIMS administration claims that new hires are needed to address the increased patient load and allow faculty more time for research. The administration is working with the health ministry to build new facilities that will provide more office and residential spaces.