SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday reviewed the construction of a new 50-bed building at Sub-District Hospital Habak in Hazratbal, Srinagar, stressing the need for coordination among departments to ensure timely progress.
The project, with a revised cost of ₹54.49 crore, envisages a modern four-storey hospital building with two basement levels and a capacity of 50 beds.
The construction had remained stalled for a considerable period and has recently resumed following relaxations approved by the Council of Ministers, officials said.
During the review meeting, officials discussed the project’s progress, implementation-related issues and measures required to ensure smooth execution of the remaining work.
Choudhary emphasised the importance of strengthening public healthcare infrastructure and improving access to medical services for residents of Hazratbal and adjoining areas.
Hazratbal MLA Salman Ali Sagar, Chief Engineer, Roads and Buildings (R&B) Central, Superintending Engineer, Executive Engineer, Director Planning (R&B), Chief Town Planner and other officials attended the meeting.
