SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is set to receive 275 AI-enabled portable handheld X-ray machines, nine MRI (1.5 Tesla) units and four digital mammography units under the Prime Minister’s Fund, significantly boosting the Union Territory’s diagnostic healthcare infrastructure.
An official spokesperson said a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Government of Jammu and Kashmir for implementation of the project.
The equipment will be installed at identified government health institutions across the Union Territory to strengthen diagnostic services, improve early disease detection, expand breast cancer screening and support AI-enabled tuberculosis screening.
The procurement, installation and commissioning of the equipment will be undertaken by the Government of India through its designated agencies, with supplies expected to begin in the coming months. The Health and Medical Education Department will ensure site readiness, deployment of the required manpower and timely operationalisation of the facilities.
The spokesperson said the allocation follows sustained efforts by the Health and Medical Education Department to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and expand access to advanced diagnostic facilities across Jammu and Kashmir.
Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo has been closely monitoring health sector reforms with a focus on modernising healthcare infrastructure, strengthening public health institutions, improving diagnostic capabilities and ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare services across the Union Territory.
The initiative is expected to significantly enhance diagnostic capacity in government hospitals, reduce patient referrals, facilitate early diagnosis and treatment, and improve healthcare outcomes across Jammu and Kashmir.
