DC also inspects work progress on construction of DIPH Lab, functioning of new parking space at health facility
Srinagar: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo Friday undertook a visit to JLNM Hospital Rainawari to oversee the progress of ongoing health infrastructure upgradation projects at the hospital.
During the visit, DC conducted an on-site inspection of several key projects, including the construction of a 100-bedded Additional Block, District Integrated Public Health (DIPH) Laboratory, and a newly developed parking facility for the hospital.
While inspecting the ongoing works on construction of the new Block of the hospital being executed by JK Housing Board, DC directed the executing agency to accelerate the pace of work and asked them to redouble the efforts to ensure quick completion of the additional block aimed at significantly enhancing patient care services at the hospital Similarly, DC inspected newly created parking space and allied works developed for the hospital.
On the occasion, DC directed the concerned executing agency to complete the remaining works swiftly to fully operationalize the space and ease congestion at the hospital. Later, DC took onsite stock of construction work on District Integrated Public Health Laboratory being established under PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) aimed to improve disease surveillance and public health response in the district. At the site, DC urged the concerned agency to expedite the work to meet project timelines. While interacting with hospital staff, DC stressed the importance of maintaining high standards in patient care and ensuring that healthcare services are delivered efficiently to avoid inconvenience to the public.During the visit, DC was accompanied by Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad; Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tahir Sajad; Medical Superintendent JLNM Hospital, Tehsildar Khanyar, Executive Engineers of PHE, R&B, KPDCL and other officers.