* Omar flags off ambulances
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 21: Several legislators and other deputations today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and raised various issues pertaining to their respective areas.
MLA Gurez, Nazir Ahmed Khan (Gurezi), MLA Samba, Surjit Singh Slathia, MLA Lolab Qayser Jamshed Lone and MLA Bani Dr Rameshwar Singh met the Chief Minister and highlighted a range of constituency-specific concerns.
MLA Gurez, representing one of the far-flung areas of Jammu and Kashmir, put forth several developmental issues and other constituency-specific demands.
A deputation representing private power companies also called on the Chief Minister and discussed issues related to new independent power producers in Jammu and Kashmir.
Meanwhile, a deputation from the Chishoti-Paddar area of Kishtwar district apprised the Chief Minister of issues arising from the cloudburst in the Chishoti area, including the rehabilitation of affected families.
The Chief Minister gave a patient hearing to all the deputations and assured them that their genuine concerns would be examined on priority and appropriate action taken for their early redressal.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister today flagged off seven ambulances and other healthcare equipment from Civil Secretariat, Jammu for multiple districts across Jammu and Kashmir, provided by Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
The ambulances have been distributed across Jammu and Kashmir at a total cost of Rs 144.73 lakh.
In addition, JKSPDC has provided 07 TruNat machines at a cost of ?58.80 lakh and 02 handheld X-ray machines costing ?35.96 lakh.
For the Thalassemia Day Care Centre at SMGS Hospital, Jammu, essential medical equipment and medicines have been provided at a cost of ?29.09 lakh to support treatment and patient care.
Essential items have been provided to Child Care Institutions at Palaash/ Parisha/ SAA Udhampur at a cost of ?3.11 lakh to improve living conditions and support the needs of children.
Further, various Braille items have been provided to the Blind School, Roop Nagar, Jammu at a cost of Rs 2.90 lakh.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said, “Strengthening emergency healthcare access, especially in underserved areas, remains a top priority. These ambulances and medical equipment will significantly improve timely medical response and save precious lives.”
Minister for Health & Medical Education Sakina Itoo, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Managing Director JKSPDC Rahul Yadav, Director Health Services Jammu, and other senior officers were present on the occasion.
The Chief Minister was also briefed about civil construction works undertaken by JKSPDC during the financial year 2025-26 across multiple districts, amounting to Rs 237.28 lakh.
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