New medical college
In the private sector a new medical and super specialty hospital would be developed in Kashmir valley.
In this connection recently Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone of Kashmir Medical College & Super-Speciality Hospital being developed by Milli Trust, Delhi, at the Industrial Estate Sempora, Medicity, Srinagar.
Addressing the gathering at the ground breaking ceremony, the Lt Governor said the project is one of the biggest private sector investments in the health sector of UT that will improve efficiency and quality of care.
It is a new era for private investments in J&K UT and testimony to Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s commitment to make J&K UT a leading investment destination for the manufacturing and service sector.
The project worth Rs. 525 Cr will develop a Medical College with 150 MBBS seats to fulfill the aspirations of youth and a 100 bedded hospital will provide world-class healthcare at affordable rates. The project will provide employment opportunities to 2000 local youth.
We have created an enabling environment for the private sector for economic development, employment and income generation. The administration is deeply and sincerely committed to ease of doing business and ease of living, said the Lt Governor.
He shared the details of infrastructure being developed in the UT
He said that Rs 1.25 lakh crores worth road and highway projects are being completed in the Union Territory and we have also created the necessary institutional structures for investment.
