*Releases e-publications relating to financial transactions
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 24: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu today e-inaugurated Tele-radiology services under National Free Diagnostics Initiative of National Health Mission at identified Healthcare Facilities in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
While briefing about the newly inaugurated services, Atal Dulloo, Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education Department informed that the Tele-radiology is a part of National Free Diagnostics Initiative; a comprehensive programme being run by National Health Mission, J&K under the aegis of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
In the first phase, 53 Health-care facilities including 06 District Hospitals have been identified to offer free X-ray services. Free Tele-radiology services at the identified facilities will be available 24×7×365. It was further informed that M/s Krsnaa Diagnostics Limited is the service provider for the project selected through competitive bidding. Patients will get reports within prescribed Turn-around-time (TAT) of 6 hours at the health-care facility while TAT of 1-2 hours is prescribed for critical/emergency patients.
The Lt Governor observed that the Tele-radiology services under the National Free Diagnostics Initiative would augment healthcare delivery substantially. This initiative would not only reduce the Out of Pocket expenses considerably, but it would also provide world class radiology services in the remote areas of the UT.
It would make a positive impact on healthcare delivery by providing accurate diagnosis without compromising quality, with use of high-end Technology & Equipment; improved Consultation and better management of patient care in Rural/Remote areas which will reduce referrals; quality services at affordable price, strengthening of Trauma/Emergency Care, round the clock availability of radio-diagnostics services, besides catering to the issue of shortage of Radiologists, he added.
Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor; BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary; Atal Dulloo, Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education Department; Bipul Pathak, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor; Bhupinder Kumar, Mission Director, NHM J&K were present on the occasion.
Meanwhile, Lt Governor released four important e-publications relating to financial transactions in Jammu and Kashmir here at the Raj Bhavan.
Arun Kumar Mehta, Financial Commissioner, Finance Department gave a detailed briefing about the publications which included Annual Compendium 2019; Delegation of Financial Powers; Grant of 7th CPC Allowances and the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 2019.
He informed that the Annual Compendium 2019 includes implementation of e-procurement policy, Procurement of Goods & Services through GeM and several other amendments relating to Codal formalities.
Delegation of Financial Powers comprises of delegations of financial powers for incurring of Contingent & Miscellaneous Expenditure with respect to Administrative Departments and various Officers; and delegation of Financial Powers to accord Administrative Approval, Technical Sanction and Sanction of Contracts.
Grant of 7th CPC Allowances incorporates grant of various allowances viz Transport Allowance, Children Education Allowance & Subsidy, Grant of Special Allowance for Child Care for women with disabilities and Grant of incentives for acquiring fresh higher qualification.
The Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 2019 includes grant of Leave Travel Concession to Government employees and their families during visit within India.
The Lieutenant Governor enjoined upon all officers/officials to adhere to these instructions in the publications in letter and spirit for better financial administration and delivery of services so as to serve the people of J&K efficiently. Since there are several changes in financial administration after formation of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, these releases are of utmost importance and aim at instilling greater financial discipline in the UT, he added.
Meanwhile, Arun Kumar Mehta, Financial Commissioner, Finance Department, on behalf of J&K Accounts Employees Association, presented a Demand Draft of Rs 66,000 to the Lt Governor as a contribution to J&K Relief Fund towards the efforts being undertaken to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary; Bipul Pathak, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor; Mahesh Dass, Director General, Accounts and Treasuries and senior officers were present on the occasion.
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