J&K Emerges as Leader in Healthcare Infrastructure, Says LG Manoj Sinha
LG highlights expansion of medical colleges, AIIMS, and universal health coverage in Jammu and Kashmir.
SRINAGAR, Sept 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday lauded the transformation of Jammu and Kashmir’s healthcare infrastructure, emphasizing the collaborative role of both public and private sectors. Speaking at the inauguration of Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital in Srinagar, he stated that J&K now ranks among the leading regions in the country in healthcare development.
“Before 2019, the region had only four medical colleges. Today, there are 11 medical colleges, two AIIMS, and an extensive Indian System of Medicine network,” LG Sinha said. He also highlighted the implementation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s universal health coverage, which guarantees health insurance of ₹5 lakh for every citizen of J&K.
Sinha added that the rapid expansion of medical infrastructure, including new super-specialty hospitals, private facilities, and additional medical colleges across Jammu and Kashmir divisions, has strengthened healthcare access in the region. He expressed hope that the newly inaugurated eye hospital will provide world-class services and urged the institution to conduct regular outreach camps in rural and border areas.
