Nagpur: AIIMS Nagpur on Friday demonstrated the Bhishm (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita, and Maitri) Cube System—a revolutionary mobile medical unit designed for rapid deployment during disasters—at a workshop attended by health officials, emergency responders, and medical students.The Bhishm Cube System consists of sturdy frames holding 72 aluminium mini-cubes, each packed with essential medical supplies, including medicines, surgical instruments, IV fluids, and water-resistant tents. These cubes can be quickly deployed via helicopters, aircraft, or even parachute drops into affected areas."Bhishm represents India's commitment to saving lives swiftly and efficiently during crises," said Dr Prashant P Joshi, executive director and CEO of AIIMS Nagpur, after formally inaugurating the demonstration.The system is supported by a tablet loaded with specialised software capable of guiding users in 180 languages, along with RFID-enabled inventory tracking. The Bhishm Cube is robust enough to perform 10–15 basic surgeries a day and provide emergency care for around 200 patients, making it a vital asset during mass casualty incidents.Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) Dr Tanmay Roy led the demonstration, explaining how the cubes can be transformed into functional field hospitals within minutes.

The event was attended by several dignitaries, including ACP Shalini Sharma, Ganesh Kharatmal (chief fire officer, Mihan), Ankush Gawande (district disaster management officer), Dr Mrunal Pathak (dean, academic), Dr Siddharth Dubhashi (head of general surgery), Dr Nilesh Nagdeve (medical superintendent), Dr Mahendra Chauhan (head of trauma and emergency), and Dr Vivek Kumar (nodal officer).Dr Chauhan said the system will significantly strengthen disaster preparedness in Maharashtra.

"Our goal is to train teams who can deploy these cubes rapidly when emergencies strike," he added.Developed under Project Aarogya Maitri, Bhishm is part of India's initiative to support not only domestic emergencies but also international humanitarian missions. The project aims to extend critical medical assistance to developing countries affected by natural or man-made disasters. What is the BHISHM Cube?36 mini cubes form one Mother Cube Two Mother Cubes = 1 Bhishm CubeCapacity: Treats nearly 200 patientsPerforms 10-15 basic surgeries dailyWeight: Each mini cube ~20 kg, portable by a single person.Contents: Medicines, surgical tools, tents, and life-saving supplies.Transport: Deployable by air, land, sea—even drones.Tech Edge: RFID tracking, real-time inventory, app guidance in 180 languages.Self-sufficiency: Can generate power and oxygen for limited periods.