• Meets public delegations in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today inspected the ongoing construction of a new building for upgradation of the Surgery, Medicine and Radiology departments at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar.

During the inspection, he emphasized the importance of timely completion of the project and strict adherence to quality standards. He stated that the upgradation of these key departments will significantly strengthen the healthcare infrastructure and enhance patient care services in Srinagar.

The Deputy Chief Minister said that the government is committed to ensure seamless delivery of healthcare services and is focused on creating equitable  health related infrastructure in both Srinagar and Jammu.

ā€œThe administration is prioritizing development of healthcare facilities, ensuring quality and timely completion to dedicate such facilities across all districts ,ā€ he said. Earlier, the Deputy Chief Minister met various public delegations at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar.

The delegations projected a range of issues and demands concerning public welfare and development. The Deputy Chief Minister gave a patient hearing to the concerns raised and resolved several issues on the spot.  He assured the delegations that all other genuine matters would be actively taken up with the concerned departments for their prompt and smooth redressal.

Reiterating the government’s commitment to responsive governance, he said that addressing public grievances and ensuring efficient service delivery remains a top priority.

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