India, June 26 -- Ridhima Gupta

New Delhi: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has issued social media guidelines for its students, residents and employees, restricting the use of the institute's name, logo and branding on the digital platforms.

In a memorandum dated June 22, the institute said the guidelines have been approved by the competent authority and would come into force with immediate effect.

AIIMS, in its order, stated that social media platforms are important tools for communication and outreach, but can also pose risks when institutional branding is used without authorisation.

"Social media platforms are powerful tools for outreach, engagement, and communication. However, improper use of instit...