Katra, Aug 31 : The 230-bedded Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence in Katra belt here will begin functioning later this year, the chief executive officer of the Shrine Board said today. "The upcoming Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence at Kakryal is scheduled to be commissioned later this year", said Ajeet Kumar Sahu, CEO of the Shrine Board. The Board has executed a concession agreement with Bengaluru-based Narayana Hrudayalaya Private Limited for the institute which is armed with several special branches of medical services while the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University at Kakryal, Katra is providing educational facilities in this remote area. On the directions of the Board Chairman a number of major works are underway for improving infrastructure depending on the emerging requirements, he said. Important projects such as construction of multipurpose sports stadium, a ropeway and many other works for the welfare of pilgrims and locals have been taken up, the Board CEO said. |