Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today flagged off seven ambulances and other healthcare equipment from Civil Secretariat, Jammu for multiple districts across Jammu and Kashmir, provided by Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
The ambulances have been distributed across Jammu and Kashmir at a total cost of ₹144.73 lakh, an official press release informed.
It said in addition, JKSPDC has provided seven TruNat machines at a cost of ₹58.80 lakh and two handheld X-ray machines costing ₹35.96 lakh.
For the Thalassemia Day Care Centre at SMGS Hospital, Jammu, essential medical equipment and medicines have been provided at a cost of ₹29.09 lakh to support treatment and patient care.
Essential items have been provided to Child Care Institutions at Palaash/Parisha/SAA Udhampur at a cost of ₹3.11 lakh to improve living conditions and support the needs of children.
Further, various Braille items have been provided to the Blind School, Roop Nagar, Jammu at a cost of ₹2.90 lakh.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said, “Strengthening emergency healthcare access, especially in underserved areas, remains a top priority. These ambulances and medical equipment will significantly improve timely medical response and save precious lives.”
Minister for Health & Medical Education Sakina Itoo, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Managing Director JKSPDC Rahul Yadav, Director Health Services Jammu, and other senior officers were present on the occasion.
The chief minister was also briefed about civil construction works undertaken by JKSPDC during the financial year 2025–26 across multiple districts, amounting to ₹237.28 lakh.
The total cost of all CSR initiatives, including procurement and construction works, stands at ₹523 lakh for the last financial year.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to inclusive development, the Chief Minister appreciated the role of JKSPDC in extending support to vital sectors through its CSR initiatives.
Meanwhile, the CM unveiled the ‘six seasons’ – Shishur magazine, compiled by the Department of Tourism, highlighting a range of tourism initiatives undertaken during the winter period.
The latest issue, themed ‘Shishur’, captures the winter essence of the Union Territory and highlights various tourism initiatives undertaken during the period, an official press release said.
The publication has been compiled by the Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir.
The magazine features curated stories on key tourist destinations, coverage of international events organised by the department, annual conventions of travel, trade and hospitality bodies, participation in major travel marts, and outreach programmes led by the chief minister.
On the occasion, Abdullah also released a biography of educationist and Ayurveda specialist Dr Roop Lal Sharma, authored by his daughter, Dr Sakahi Sharma.
Titled ‘Mitti se Mukam Tak’, the book chronicles the life, struggles and achievements of the founder chairman of the Jammu Institute of Ayurveda and Research.
The chief minister appreciated the author for documenting her father’s inspiring journey and lauded Dr Sharma’s contributions to the field of education.
