Srinagar: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Akshay Labroo and Principal Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, Prof. Iffat Hassan Shah on Monday inspected the commissioning of a 10 MVA receiving station set up to ensure uninterrupted power supply to associated hospitals of GMC.
Administrator GMC Mohammad Ashraf Hakak, Additional Deputy Commissioner Mir Imtiyaz-ul-Aziz, Chief Planning Officer Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Chief Engineer SSCL Ab Qayoom Kirmani, engineers from KPDCL and R&B, and other senior officers of the district administration and GMC were present during the inspection.
Officials said the newly commissioned facility will augment seamless electricity supply to SMHS Hospital, Super Speciality Hospital Shireen Bagh, as well as the Dental College and Nursing College under GMC Srinagar, thereby improving healthcare services and operational efficiency.
The DC and the Principal appreciated the officers and engineers for timely completion of the project. They were informed that three 11 KV outgoing feeders have been connected from the receiving station to ensure reliable and uninterrupted power supply to the major healthcare institutions.
The visiting officers also inspected the GMC hostel block and reviewed development works, including landscaping and improved lighting arrangements.
On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner assured the GMC administration of full support from the district administration in strengthening healthcare infrastructure and improving patient care, particularly in matters requiring inter-departmental coordination for better functioning of associated hospitals.
