Srinagar: In a significant decision to ensure the availability of quality healthcare, the Administrative Council (AC) which met here today under Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha approved the transfer of land for the construction of 125 bedded hospital at Reshipora, Budgam.
Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor; Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, J&K and Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor attended the meeting.
The Administrative Council approved the transfer of land measuring 71 Kanal situated in estate Reshipora, Budgam in favor of Health & Medical Education Department for the construction of 125 bedded District Hospital.
The upcoming hospital besides enhancing healthcare for the public in the area, will also provide employment opportunities in different sectors to the skilled/medical practitioners, the officials said.
