Excelsior Correspondent
PAHALGAM, July 3 : Minister for Health, Horticulture & Floriculture Sham Lal Sharma today said that Health Department will institute special awards for the best performing doctors and para-medics deployed during Shri Amarnathji yatra on both the tracks.
This was stated by the Minister during his 2-day visit to Pahalgam-Chandanwari.
While chairing a meeting of officers of civil administration and para-military forces and doctors at Chandanwari base camp, the Minister stressed the need for maintaining close coordination between various agencies to make the yatra hustle free. He issued instructions to the doctors and para-medical staff to provide best services to the pilgrims and treat them politely.
He also inspected the stock of medicines, oxygen cylinders and other life saving gadgets arranged by the Health Department at Nunwan base camp and Chandanwari. He directed the Chief Medical Officer, Anantnag to monitor the supply position on day to day basis and ensure that all essential medicines are made available in all the camps along the track. He also directed the officials of Food Safety to conduct a regular inspection of food articles in the langers and ensure that quality of food is strictly maintained.
The Minister also visited emergency hospital Pahalgam and took stock of the facilities available there. He directed the BMO concerned to monitor the activities personally and keep ready the entire necessary infrastructure to meet the emergencies.
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