 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 12: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar today chaired a high-level meeting here to review the progress on implementation of key flagship schemes and programmes and overall developmental scenario in Jammu district.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, DIG Jammu-Kathua-Samba range Bhim Sen Tuti, SSP Vivek Gupta besides HoDs, Chief Engineers and Executive Engineers of various departments, along with Principal GMC, CMO, CEO and other district officers. The Deputy Commissioner Jammu gave comprehensive overview of the ongoing developmental projects in the district under various sectors. The Advisor reviewed the pace of progress on upcoming Legislative Complex, Modernization of General Bus Stand/Development of Multi-Tier Parking, Jammu Ropeway Project, AMRUT projects, Jammu-Akhnoor 4-Laning, Jammu-Ring Road project, Extension of Jammu Airport, IIT, IIM and Sewerage Project. The Advisor asked the district administration to promote Khelo India campaign and seek support from JKP to make the initiative a success. He also asked for developing more playfields in the districts.
Taking detailed review of the Health sector in the district, the Advisor asked the Director Health to organize medical camps and prioritize the posting of gynecologists in remote areas.
He also took stock of availability of doctors, medical staff, medical supplies and critical care ambulances in the district. It was informed that Jammu district has a shortfall of 36 doctors while 2 critical ambulances are available 1 each at Jammu and RS Pura.
The DC briefed the Advisor about the status of other projects including construction of 200 Bedded Government Maternity Hospital Gandhi Nagar, additional block of Government Dental Hospital Jammu, 50 Bedded Rajiv Gandhi Hospital, Gangyal, 50 Bedded Hospital, Kot Balwal besides Women Entrepreneur Development Centre at Exhibition Ground, Installation of Intelligent Traffic Lights, Development of Raghunath Bazar and development of Suchetgarh Border Tourism.
He assured that prompt and effective action would be taken up on the genuine issues raised by them.
Later, the Advisor accompanied by Deputy Commissioner, DIG, SSP and ADC paid a surprise visit to Government Medical College and Hospital (GMC&H) here and took stock of the medical facilities, availability of doctors, medical staff, biometric attendance and sanitation.
The Advisor inspected emergency ward and inpatient units of the Hospital. He also inspected the OPD, corridors and other places in the Hospital. |
