Srinagar, September 24, 2025 : Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to take a comprehensive, project-wise review of ongoing critical care health infrastructure projects being developed across Jammu and Kashmir under the Pradhan Mantri–Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) and the Emergency COVID Response Package-II (ECRP-II).
Focus of the Review
The meeting was attended by the Secretary, Health & Medical Education (H&ME) Department; Mission Director, NHM; Principals of GMCs; MD, HSCC; and other senior officials.
The Chief Secretary emphasized the importance of these facilities in strengthening J&K’s healthcare network, particularly tertiary and secondary care capacities at district hospitals and new medical colleges. He directed agencies to:
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Accelerate the pace of work for timely completion.
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Ensure strict adherence to deadlines.
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Undertake continuous monitoring to avoid delays.
Progress Under PM-ABHIM
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2 × 100-bedded Critical Care Blocks: GMC Jammu, District Hospital Budgam.
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7 × 50-bedded Critical Care Blocks: GMC Kathua, GMC Rajouri, GMC Doda, GMC Anantnag, SKIMS Bemina, District Hospital Kulgam.
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20 District Integrated Public Health Labs (DIPHLs) under development.
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287 Block Public Health Units (BPHUs) across UT.
Progress Under ECRP-II
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7 × 50-bedded Critical Care Blocks: GMC Udhampur, District Hospitals of Reasi, Pulwama, Kupwara, Poonch, Shopian, Ganderbal.
Other Initiatives
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Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (UAAMs): Out of 104 targeted, 52 completed, while 79 are scheduled by March 31, 2026.
Execution & Workforce Mobilisation
The Managing Director, HSCC apprised that:
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Over 950 workers are currently deployed.
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Workforce will be scaled up to 1,400+ in coming weeks.
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Efforts are underway to bridge manpower gaps and mobilize resources for timely execution.
Chief Secretary’s Directions
Reiterating the Government’s commitment to advanced healthcare delivery, the CS stressed:
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Bridging manpower gaps.
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Mobilising resources effectively.
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Expediting execution to meet deadlines.
He noted that these projects will significantly augment patient care facilities and ensure modern healthcare reaches every district of Jammu and Kashmir.
