Sinha visits health camps, NH blockade site
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 9: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the Health Camp at Keso Manhasan, organised by Health Department in collaboration with AIIMS Jammu for flood-affected families in Samba district.
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At the health camp, the Lieutenant Governor interacted with the people undergoing health check-ups and listened to their concerns.
He said the Army, CAPFs, NDRF and district administration’s quick response in the wake of incessant rain saved many lives.
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“We are resolved to supporting the people of Jammu Kashmir through this difficult time. The Government of India and the J&K Administration are fully committed to not only restoring the damaged infrastructure but also complete rehabilitation of affected families.
The recent natural calamities caused massive destruction throughout the Jammu region, which has not experienced such events on this scale for a very long time.
The Centre in coordination with J&K Administration is currently assessing the damage to essential infrastructure like road, power, water supply, education and health, caused by the recent natural calamities. The team has also visited several affected districts in the Jammu region,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He said the complete restoration of infrastructure will require some time, but the administration is focused on providing immediate relief to the affected population.
Sinha said the farming community has been severely affected by the recent natural calamities. He urged farmers across the Jammu region to take advantage of the benefits of PM Fasal Bima Yojana and Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP).
He also expressed gratitude to the Director and the entire team of AIIMS Jammu for organising the health camp for the flood affected families and also discharging their moral responsibility towards the healthcare of the people of Samba.
“Union Home Minister, Amit Shah during his recent visit to Jammu emphasized that health camps should be set up in every Panchayat for flood-affected people.
AIIMS Jammu will be organising 9 more mega health camps and J&K Health Department, CAPFs, BSF, CRPF, Army are also organising similar health camps. I urge the people to visit these camps and avail healthcare services,” Sinha said.
Earlier, the Lieutenant Governor visited Devak Bridge near AIIMS Jammu at Vijaypur, Samba. The bridge suffered damages due to incessant rains and increased water levels. He directed the officials to expedite the restoration work.
The Lieutenant Governor was accompanied by Keshav Dutt Sharma, DDC Chairman Samba; Chander Parkash Ganga, Member of Legislative Assembly from Vijaypur; Dr Devinder Kumar Manyal, Member of Legislative Assembly from Ramgarh; Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu; Dr. Shakti Kumar Gupta, Executive Director, AIIMS Jammu; Shri Bhim Sen Tuti, IGP Jammu; Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Secretary, Health and Medical Education; Shiv Kumar Sharma, DIG Jammu -Samba -Kathua Range; Ayushi Sudan, Deputy Commissioner Samba and other senior officials.
Sinha visited the mega Health camp for flood affected families, organised by the Health Department, at Rajeev Colony Jammu.
The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the affected families. He patiently heard their concerns. The Lieutenant Governor assured the families that the Government of India and J&K administration is committed to the wellbeing of the people affected due to recent natural calamities in the UT.
Earlier, in the day, Sinha also visited the Thard village at Udhampur and reviewed the ongoing restoration works on National Highway-44.
The Lieutenant Governor was briefed by RS Yadav, NHAI Regional Officer, J&K on the deployment of men and machinery for speedy restoration of National Highway. It was informed that the team is working round the clock and one lane will be open to traffic soon.
He also interacted with the affected families and enquired about their wellbeing.
Earlier, the Lieutenant Governor visited the Health Camp organised by the Health Department at Gujjar Bakerwal Hostel, Jakhani, Udhampur and inspected the healthcare facilities at the Camp for the flood-affected families.
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