Suryaa National Desk: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda reviewed the progress of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) project in Awantipora, Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday. The super-specialty hospital is being constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana at a cost exceeding ₹2,160 crore and will have a capacity of 750 beds.
During his visit to the site, the Minister inspected infrastructure development, the procurement of medical equipment, faculty recruitment, and preparations for the commencement of academic and medical services. He directed officials and construction agencies to complete the remaining work on a war footing to provide advanced medical services to the people of the Kashmir Valley.
The Union Ministry of Health has granted approval for the temporary recruitment of approximately 652 personnel, including hospital attendants, sanitation staff, and security, to facilitate the early opening of the Outpatient Department (OPD) services before the hospital becomes fully operational.
Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Health and Education Sakina Itoo accompanied the Union Minister during the review. She noted that the timely completion of the project would also facilitate the availability of 100 MBBS seats at the institution.
