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Omar Abdullah Inaugurates 120-Bed Wing at Srinagar Bone & Joint Hospital

He pledged to staff the new wing swiftly, launching a water-logging survey to lay groundwork for future congestion relief projects.

J&K CM Omar Abdullah during the inauguration of the additional block at bone and joint hospital in Srinagar on Tuesday. (PTI)

Overview

  • The new block features state-of-the-art operating theatres, wards, ramps and teaching facilities to serve patients across the Kashmir Valley and beyond.
  • Abdullah directed health authorities to fast-track recruitment of medical and teaching staff to ensure the 120 beds and operating theatres become fully functional without delay.
  • A special survey has been ordered to identify Srinagar’s water-logging hotspots as part of a new comprehensive drainage plan.
  • He pledged to roll out two to three major urban infrastructure projects targeting chronic traffic bottlenecks in the city.
  • The chief minister emphasized that his administration’s measured approach reflects strength rooted in voter support rather than acquiescence.