MD NHM reviews progress on 50 bedded Critical Care Block
04/01/2026
Jammu, January 03 (KIP)- Mission Director, National Health Mission, Jammu & Kashmir, Baseer Ul Haq Choudhary, visited Government Medical College, Kathua to review progress on 50 bedded Critical Care Block and District Integrated Public Health Lab being constructed under the Pradhan Mantri-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM).
The Mission Director conducted a detailed inspection of the construction works and assessed the status of civil, electrical and allied components of the project. He emphasised complete adherence to the prescribed timelines, quality standards and compliance with the technical specifications. He asked the executing agency to expedite the pace of work and ensure completion of the project within the approved timeframe.
The Mission Director stressed that the Critical Care Block is a vital healthcare infrastructure project aimed at strengthening the emergency and critical care services in the region. Once completed, the facility will significantly enhance the capacity of GMC Kathua to manage critical patients and improve overall healthcare delivery.
Director Health Services Jammu, Principal Government Medical College Kathua, officials from GMC Kathua and representatives of the executing agency accompanied the Mission Director during the visit.
A brief review meeting was also held at the site, wherein bottlenecks affecting the progress of the project were discussed and directions were issued for their immediate resolution.
Orientation-cum-Capacity-Building Prog on Substance Abuse for Religious Scholars held at IMHANS
Div Com Kashmir stresses on 3-stage approach to curb surge in substance use
DC Srinagar highlights role of religious leaders to sensitize people about harmful effects of drugs
SRINAGAR JANUARY 03: Jammu, Srinagar, January 03 (Scoop News)- In order to highlight the role of Religious Scholars in eradication of Substance abuse, District Administration Srinagar organized an Orientation-cum-Capacity Building Workshop for Masjid Imams and Religious Scholars at the Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS), here today.
The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg was the Chief Guest of the programme while Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo attended the event as Guest of Honour.
The Workshop aimed at highlighting the crucial role of religious scholars in eradicating the growing menace of drug abuse in society and was attended by over 100 prominent Religious Scholars including Imams and Ulemas from across the Valley, besides a large number of eminent citizens and civil society members.
Principal GMC Srinagar, Prof. Iffat Hassan, Administrator, GMC, Srinagar Mohammad Ashraf Hakak, Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Aadil Fareed, Tehsildar Khanyar, Syed Shahid, Tehsildar Wakaf Board, Ishtiyaq Ahmad, Nodal Officer ATF IMHAANS, Dr Arshid, Incharge Drug De-addiction Centre SMHS Hospital, Dr Yasir and other concerned were also present on the occasion.
Addressing the workshop, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir sought active support and cooperation from religious scholars in sensitising people especially the youth about the harmful and dangerous effects of drug abuse. He urged scholars to convey through Friday sermons that drug consumption is not only prohibited in all religions but also severely damages individuals, families, and society at large.
He said that concerned departments and institutions shall adopt 3-stage approach including awareness campaigns, identification of victims and counselling to curb surge in cases.
He also emphasised the importance of early reporting of drug abuse cases, urging affected individuals and their families to approach Drug De-addiction Centres for timely rehabilitation through professional counselling and expert guidance.