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JAMMU, Jan 7: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary emphasized the necessity of improving healthcare services for residents in remote areas. He urged officials to accelerate the progress of ongoing health infrastructure projects.
During a review meeting focused on the status of the under-construction Sub District Hospitals in Sunderbani and Nowshera, located in Rajouri district, the Deputy Chief Minister addressed the attending officials, which included the Principal Secretary of the Power Development Department, the Secretary of the PW(R&B) Department, the Secretary of the Health and Medical Education Department, MD of JPDCL Jammu, and other senior officers.
He instructed the officials to work closely together to ensure the timely completion of the Sub District Hospitals. Choudhary stressed the importance of eliminating any obstacles that might hinder the project, allowing residents to benefit from government efforts to enhance healthcare access. He urged that the work on these critical healthcare initiatives proceed in double shifts for quicker completion.
“Our commitment lies in improving healthcare services across Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in rural and remote regions. We have already issued directives to expedite various healthcare infrastructure projects, especially those involving hospital construction. Furthermore, strict monitoring is in place to ensure the prompt completion of these projects,” the Deputy Chief Minister stated.
The meeting highlighted that the construction of a 50-bedded Sub District Hospital in Sunderbani is underway with an estimated budget of Rs. 18.57 crore, expected to be completed by July 2025. Likewise, the upgrade of the 100-bedded Sub District Hospital at Nowshera is also in progress with an estimated cost of Rs. 18.8 crore, scheduled for completion by July 2025.
