Rapid Growth in J&K Healthcare Sector Highlighted by LG Manoj Sinha

Srinagar, September 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated on Saturday that Jammu and Kashmir has undergone a significant transformation in its healthcare infrastructure over the past few years, with both public and private sectors playing a crucial role.

​Speaking at the inauguration of Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital in Srinagar, LG Sinha said that J&K is now among the most developed regions in the country for healthcare.

​He highlighted the increase in medical colleges, from just four before 2019 to 11 today, in addition to two AIIMS and a widespread Indian System of Medicine network. The LG also noted that the Prime Minister’s universal health coverage scheme provides a health insurance cover of ₹5 lakh to every resident of J&K.

​Sinha emphasized the rapid expansion of medical facilities, which now includes new super-specialty hospitals and private clinics across the Jammu and Kashmir divisions. He expressed his hope that the newly opened eye hospital would offer high-quality care comparable to major cities and encouraged them to conduct regular outreach camps in rural and border areas to serve a wider population.