Srinagar, Sep 20 (JKNS): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed remarkable growth in health infrastructure over the last few years, with both government and private institutions contributing to the progress.
Inaugurating Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital in Srinagar, Sinha as per news agency JKNS said the Union Territory now stands among the top regions of the country in terms of healthcare advancement.
“Before 2019, there were only four medical colleges in J&K. Today the number has risen to 11, along with two AIIMS and a robust network of Indian System of Medicine facilities,” the LG said.
He noted that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s universal health coverage initiative, every citizen of J&K is entitled to ₹5 lakh health insurance, ensuring access to better medical care.
Sinha further said that new super-specialty hospitals, medical colleges, and private health institutions have greatly strengthened the healthcare system across Jammu as well as Kashmir.
The LG expressed hope that the newly inaugurated hospital will deliver world-class eye care services and emphasized the importance of conducting outreach programmes in rural and border areas. (JKNS)
