Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 1: Minister of State for Health Shabir Ahmad Khan today said that the Government has recently appointed 136 doctors under NRHM to address the shortage of doctors in the hospitals especially in far-flung areas of the State.
This was stated by the Minister while replying to an issue raised by Naresh Kumar Gupta during the Zero Hour in the Upper House today.
The Minister said that the new hospital building in Bhaderwah has been completed and funds for the purchase of equipment stand sanctioned. The shortage of Paramedics would also be addressed, he added.
Dr. Shahnaz Ganie highlighted the historical role played by women in Jammu and Kashmir and said that women are now getting proper representation and their empowerment should be further supported.
Ghulam Nabi Monga condemned the gruesome killing of Sarpanch Javaid Ahmad Wani in district Baramulla and other Panchayat members in Sopore.
Mohammad Amin Bhat drew the attention of Government towards frequent traffic jams in Anantnag town, especially between Khanbal to Ashishpora and Khanbal to Mattan. He sought early redressal of the problem.
Syed Rafiq Shah demanded upgradation of Trehgam hospital of Kupwara district.
Sheikh Ghulam Rasool demanded better facilities in schools to facilitate their early opening after winter vacations. He said that frequent extension of winter vacation needs to be avoided for better future of children.
B R Kundal called for evolving a mechanism for ensuring swift restoration of power supply particularly to rural areas after being affected by wind storms, snow etc.
Narbo Gialchan demanded helicopter service for Shey area of district Leh particularly for ferrying teachers and patients.
Subash Chander Gupta demanded creation and appointment of adequate clerical and other staff in five Zonal Education Offices of Kathua district, including Bhaddu, Mareen, Sallan, Mahanpur and Lakhanpur.
Javid Ahmad Rana demanded one time relaxation and early clearance in several SRO-43 cases lying pending with GAD and Home Department.
Drawing attention toward horticulture sector, Dr. Bashir Ahmad Veeri called for sensitizing the beneficiaries about Pre-Harvest Management Programme by conducting awareness programmes.
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