Srinagar, May 6: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today inspected the ongoing construction of a new building for upgradation of the Surgery, Medicine and Radiology departments at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar.
During the inspection, he emphasized the importance of timely completion of the project and strict adherence to quality standards. He stated that the upgradation of these key departments will significantly strengthen the healthcare infrastructure and enhance patient care services in Srinagar.
The Deputy Chief Minister said that the government is committed to ensure seamless delivery of healthcare services and is focused on creating equitable health related infrastructure in both Srinagar and Jammu.
“The administration is prioritizing development of healthcare facilities, ensuring quality and timely completion to dedicate such facilities across all districts ,” he said.
Earlier, the Deputy Chief Minister met various public delegations at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar.
The delegations projected a range of issues and demands concerning public welfare and development.
The Deputy Chief Minister gave a patient hearing to the concerns raised and resolved several issues on the spot. He assured the delegations that all other genuine matters would be actively taken up with the concerned departments for their prompt and smooth redressal.
Reiterating the government’s commitment to responsive governance, he said that addressing public grievances and ensuring efficient service delivery remains a top priority.
He asked for tightening the noose around the defaulting drivers and vehicle owners involved in unscrupulous activities or found driving under the influence of alcohol and other narcotic substances.
Reviewing the healthcare and rehabilitation facilities for drug addicts, the meeting was informed by the Principal, Government Medical College Kathua that a 22-bedded Addiction Treatment Facility (ATF) with IPD and OPD services is fully functional in the district. It was informed that a dedicated team of four psychiatrists, along with other doctors and paramedical staff, is providing treatment and counselling to addicted patients.
Anil Kumar called for taking local NGOs on board to further strengthen the healthcare support and rehabilitation services for affected patients. He also stressed for exploring the scope for establishing a state-of-the-art health facility dedicated to treatment and recovery of drug addicts in the district.
The meeting also held detailed discussions on awareness generation in schools and colleges, sports-based engagement activities, mass pledge campaigns and onboarding of NCC and NSS volunteers in anti-drug campaigns to build stronger youth participation against substance abuse.
The ACS further called for adoption of certification for drug-free government offices and institutions, saying that such initiatives would help build a culture of accountability and social responsibility.
He urged all the departments and stakeholders to work in close coordination and play their assigned role with dedication to eradicate the drug menace from Kathua. He emphasized that only united and sustained efforts with active public participation can ensure the success of the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan and help build a healthier and safer society.
SSP Kathua Mohita Sharma, ADDC Surinder Mohan, CEO BDDA Atul Gupta, ADC Vishavjeet Singh, IAS Probationer Nidhi and other district officers were also present.
