Timely completion

Recently Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education said that they are determined to establish world class healthcare infrastructure in J&K.

In order to ensure timely completion of the main hospital building and allied structures, she instructed the Deputy Commissioner Pulwama to take monthly review meetings and submit regular progress reports.

She directed the officers of project executing agency to mobilize men and machinery for timely completion of the project. She asked them to increase workforce so that the work is expedited on the project. She advised them to continue interior works of different blocks of the project during winter months also.

While reviewing other aspects of the project, the Minister asserted on completion of works on tube wells/bore wells and their smooth functioning by March 2025 to ensure seamless water supply to the hospital building and other blocks.

She stressed on maintaining high standards in work quality and execution, ensuring adherence to deadlines. She urged all stakeholders to prioritize speedy construction of the main building. She asserted that no delays in work execution shall be entertained and instructed all concerned agencies to work in tandem for timely completion of the project. She highlighted that establishment of AIIMS Awantipora is a milestone in the region’s healthcare development as it will improve access to world-class medical care here. She added that it will also create job opportunities, enhance research and elevate J&K’s healthcare ecosystem.