Srinagar, Sep 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed remarkable progress in healthcare over the past five to six years, with both government and private sectors contributing to improved medical facilities.
“In developing the health infrastructure, Jammu and Kashmir is the most developed state of the country. Until 2019, there were only four medical colleges. Today there are 11 medical colleges, two AIIMS, and a strong Indian System of Medicine network,” Sinha said while inaugurating Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital in Srinagar.
LG said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative of universal health coverage has ensured that every citizen of J&K is entitled to health insurance worth ₹5 lakh.
He added that medical infrastructure has been upgraded at a rapid pace, with new super-specialty hospitals, private institutions, and more medical colleges coming up in both Jammu and Kashmir divisions.
Sinha said he hopes the new hospital will ensure eye care services comparable to those in metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai.
He urged the institution to hold regular outreach camps in border and rural areas to extend specialized treatment to underserved communities.
“The purpose behind this infrastructure is that the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir can be well cared for, and their lives can be healthy and happy,” he added.(KNS)
