ANANTNAG: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, today visited MMABM AH Government Medical College (GMC), Anantnag, to review the progress of various developmental works and take stock of the healthcare infrastructure being developed at the institution.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner inspected various facilities, including oxygen generation plants, registration counters, newly constructed washrooms and other infrastructure projects under execution or nearing completion.
He took a detailed assessment of the physical progress of the works and directed the concerned executing agencies to expedite the pace of execution and ensure timely completion of all ongoing projects without compromising on quality.
The Deputy Commissioner was informed that several major projects including upgradation of the District Teaching Block, being executed at an estimated cost of Rs 149.17 crore, which has achieved 98 percent physical progress; installation, testing and commissioning of two 1,000 LPM oxygen generation plants at a cost of Rs 7.69 crore; construction of the Radiation Oncology Block at an estimated cost of Rs 4.99 crore; construction of an Animal House, and establishment of a 50-bedded Critical Care Block at an estimated cost of Rs 23.75 crore, are at different stages of execution.
He was further informed that at least 21 developmental works are currently under execution under different funding heads, including UT Capex and PM-ABHIM. The total allocation under the Capex budget for the financial year 2026–27 stands at Rs 1,221.58 lakh.
The Deputy Commissioner also visited the CT Scan, MRI and Psychiatry/Addiction Treatment Facility (ATF) sections of the hospital and reviewed the facilities available for patients. He interacted with doctors, hospital staff and patients to obtain first-hand feedback regarding the availability of medical professionals, diagnostic facilities and other essential healthcare services.
Emphasising the importance of patient-centric healthcare delivery, the DC directed the Medical Superintendent of GMC Anantnag to ensure proper cleanliness and sanitation within hospital buildings and surrounding premises. He also stressed the need for proper maintenance and development of lawns and parks to provide a clean, hygienic and comfortable environment for patients and their attendants.
He also directed the officers to ensure adequate heating arrangements in the hospital throughout the winter season.
The DC further underscored that all healthcare infrastructure projects must be completed within the stipulated timelines so that the facilities are made available to the public at the earliest.
He directed the concerned officers and executing agencies to maintain close coordination, address any bottlenecks and ensure efficient execution of the ongoing works.
The DC was accompanied by ADDC Mahima Madan, Chief Planning Officer (CPO), Superintending Engineer Hydraulic, Superintendent GMC Anantnag, Heads of various Departments of GMC, Executive Engineer R&B, officers of the District Administration and other concerned officers of GMC Anantnag.
