Srinagar, January 13, 2026: Jammu and Kashmir is rapidly emerging as a major medical and healthcare hub in the country following a massive expansion of health infrastructure spanning tertiary, secondary, and primary care levels, officials said on Tuesday.
The Union Territory now hosts two All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), 12 medical colleges, 17 critical care blocks, and 3,166 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (Health and Wellness Centres), significantly strengthening healthcare delivery from advanced specialty treatment to grassroots-level services.
According to official data, the expansion aims to bridge long-standing gaps in specialized healthcare, reduce patient referrals outside the region, and ensure universal access to quality medical services, particularly in rural and remote areas.
The establishment of AIIMS Jammu and AIIMS Kashmir has marked a major leap in tertiary healthcare, offering advanced diagnostics, super-specialty treatment, and medical education within the Union Territory. Complementing these are 12 fully functional medical colleges, which have not only enhanced healthcare capacity but also strengthened medical education and human resource availability.
At the district level, 17 critical care blocks, developed under national health programmes, are providing advanced emergency and intensive care services, improving survival rates during medical emergencies and disasters.
Further reinforcing primary healthcare, 3,166 Health and Wellness Centres are delivering preventive care, maternal and child health services, non-communicable disease management, and essential medicines closer to communities, significantly reducing the burden on higher facilities.
Health officials said the comprehensive healthcare push reflects the government’s commitment to making affordable, accessible, and quality healthcare a cornerstone of governance in Jammu and Kashmir. The focus remains on infrastructure expansion, manpower augmentation, digital health integration, and last-mile delivery.
With sustained investment and policy support, Jammu and Kashmir is increasingly being positioned as a regional healthcare destination, benefitting not only local residents but also patients from neighbouring states and regions.
