Govt to make 129 Well being, Wellness Facilities operational by March subsequent yr: Lt. Governor

Kathua, Kupwara, Kulgam, Kishtiwar and Samba every to have 50-bedded built-in Ayush Hospitals

Srinagar, Jun 02 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday stated that the federal government is all set to make 129 well being and wellness centres operational by March 2024 in Jammu Kashmir.

Talking throughout an inaugural perform at Kashmir College, Sinha stated that by March subsequent yr, 129 well being and wellness centres can be made operational.

He additionally stated that below the centrally sponsored scheme, 17 new Ayush dispensaries have been made operational and from the continuing fiscal 17 extra dispensaries can be made useful.”

“In 5 districts of Jammu Kashmir – Kathua, Kupwara, Kulgam, Kishtiwar and Samba, we’re establishing 50 bedded built-in Ayush Hospitals every. From 2020 after the outbreak of COVID-19, a minimum of half of the inhabitants of Jammu Kashmir has been given an Ayush immunity booster and help medicines,” he stated.

Talking concerning the latest Y20 occasion conferences on the College of Kashmir, Sinha stated “After a very long time or I can say that for the primary time, the College of Kashmir has bought an opportunity to carry a world occasion during which folks of Kashmir took half by leaps and bounds.”

The LG stated that the Y20 was a grand success and has change into the discuss of the city not solely in India however in different international locations too. “As such it was a gathering of the tourism working group and the principle occasion can be held in Goa,” he stated.

He additionally appreciated the Vice Chancellor of KU, its school and college students for getting ready the bottom to make this grand occasion profitable. “Yesterday World Milk Day was celebrated in India. You can be glad to know that the Authorities of India has determined to begin it in Srinagar,” Sinha stated.

The LG knowledgeable that Ministers from 16 states have been in Kashmir. “I consider that each time we’re holding such large occasions right here, folks really feel of getting extra religion and belief within the authorities,” he stated.

Talking concerning the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission which was began right here, Sinha stated that it’s his pleasure to say that Jammu Kashmir from antiquity has remained the centre of the well being sector of Ayurveda and from historical instances, it had Ayurvedic and Unani hospitals.

He stated that with a view to strengthen the Ayurveda medicals, the Well being and Medical Training Division has labored laborious and began Authorities Ayurvedic Medical Faculty in Akhnoor and Hospital with an consumption capability of 35 seats for the learners.

“Equally, a Authorities Unani Medical Faculty and Hospital was established in Ganderbal whereby in addition to treating the sufferers it is going to produce 60 docs yearly,” Sinha stated.

Referring to many achieved milestones together with the go to of 1.8 Crore vacationers to Kashmir, he stated that Jammu Kashmir is making its place on the World Tourism map.”