The mountains and river represent the unique locale and role of Nature in Health. The staff of Asclepius made of raw wood represents the unending opportunities to carve originalities in medicine, as also the traditional symbol of medicine. The spiked outer wheel represents the prominent contribution of latest technology in medical science. The Sanskrit motto underneath – wishva arogyam hi dharmo nah- is the goal and vision of Institute. It means Global health is the religion for us.
संस्कृत : विश्व आरोग्यं हि धर्मो नः-
हिन्दी : विश्व को रोग रहित बनाना ही हमारा धर्म है
English : Global health is the religion for us
Spiked outer wheel represents prominent contribution of latest technology in medical science. Tread pattern of wheel are ideal as Emblem of change which is ever occurring. Each tread projection suggest 16 attributes / aspirations of AIIMS Rishikesh, rendering logo as meaningful, in entirety.