Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 6: Minister for Medical, Education R S Chib today sought expeditious execution of various welfare programmes and development project in a time bound manner as avoidable delays adversely impact the efficacy of such initiatives.
Speaking at the 72nd Foundation Day of Shri Maharaja Gulab Singh Hospital (SMGS) this afternoon the Minister recalled how this hospital complex had been constructed and completed within a short span of three years over 7 decades ago though technology had yet to be developed.
“Why do we lack grit and determination in the accomplishment of various projects and schemes, even though funds are no constraint,” the Minister said and urged the executing agencies to take advantage of available technologies for having various facilities in place timely so that benefit percolate down to the targeted segment.
The Minister referred to the endeavours being made for upgrading health services and improving infrastructural facilities with an objective of ensuring best available medical services to the people. Focussed attention is being paid towards rural and far-flung areas to minimize torrential cases to reduce pressure at the city hospitals and to provide respite to the patients and attendants at their doorsteps.
He said that during the last three years a number of healthcare projects have been launched in the state under Pradhan Mantri Swasth Surksha Yojna.
Mr Chib said that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Union Health Minister, Gulam Nabi Azad, are periodically monitoring execution of various mega projects taken up across the state. “We have involved a mechanism to have in house system of follow-up of various initiations to ensure their effective implementation,” he maintained.
The Minister paid rich tributes to Maharaja Gulab Singh terming him as pride of Duggar land in particular and State of Jammu and Kashmir in general, saying the people will remain indebted to his contribution for upliftment and development in the State.
Mr Chib exhorted upon the people to take inspiration from the great rulers who have left indelible mark in every sphere of activity by dint of their selfless services. He said that glorious heritage of the State stands testimony to the fact that the people lived in a spirit of togetherness and harmony. “This spirit is to be imbibed in the younger generation so that Jammu and Kashmir becomes a great legacy of the ancestors who environed it as an abode of peace and tranquility” he added.
Officiating Principal GMC, Aniece Chowdhary presented a detailed description of functioning and performance of SMGS.
Later, the Minister distributed momentous to medicos and para medicos for their outstanding contribution in their respective fields.
Among others present were MLC, Ravinder Sharma, Administrator GMC, Reva Gupta, HODs, Medical Superintendant, medicos, para medicos and students.