Ladakh LG Presses Nadda for Faster Clearances on Health Push

The ministry plans to examine the proposals, with progress hinging on pending approvals for staffing and operations.

Overview

Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta met Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda in New Delhi to seek expedited approvals for Ladakh’s health and medical education plans.
Gupta reported that funds are released, land is allotted, and proposals are filed for a first medical college and a nursing college in Leh, but operational clearances are still awaited.
Upgrading District Hospital Kargil from 100 to 200 beds requires early approval to create essential posts even as construction of additional infrastructure is underway.
The UT asked for a CGHS wellness centre in Leh and sought full PMJAY coverage for Ladakh’s Scheduled Tribe population along with a premium revision to reflect higher delivery costs.
Proposals include a specialised AYUSH hospital and consideration of an AIIMS campus in Leh, with Nadda assuring a review and support under existing schemes.