New Delhi: BJP Jammu and Kashmir President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma on Tuesday met Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda at Parliament House and discussed measures to further strengthen healthcare infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir.
During the meeting, Sharma thanked the Union Government for prioritising the healthcare sector in the Union Territory and for expanding medical infrastructure through new medical colleges and advanced healthcare facilities across various districts.
He appreciated the progress made at AIIMS Jammu, saying the institution has already started providing advanced medical services to patients from Jammu and neighbouring regions. He urged the Union Health Minister to further strengthen the institute by expanding its facilities, specialised departments and manpower so that it evolves into a premier healthcare and research institution.
Sharma also requested Nadda to expedite the completion of AIIMS Kashmir, stating that its early operationalisation would significantly improve access to advanced healthcare services in the Valley and reduce dependence on hospitals outside the region.
The Union Health Minister assured Sharma that the Government remains committed to strengthening the healthcare sector in Jammu and Kashmir and said the issues raised during the meeting, including the progress of AIIMS Kashmir, would be examined for appropriate and timely action.
