CS Atal Dulloo assesses progress of crucial healthcare projects in J&K
Kashmir, January 10,2026 – Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir today reviewed the progress of major health infrastructure projects being executed across the Union Territory, with a focus on timely completion, quality standards, and improved healthcare delivery. During the review meeting, the Chief Secretary assessed the status of new medical colleges, district hospitals, trauma centres, […]
NMC approves 110 new PG medical seats, 44 allotted to GMC Jammu
Jammu, October 18,2025: The National Medical Commission has granted 110 new Postgraduate medical seats to Jammu and Kashmir, of which 44 more seats for Government Medical College Jammu. The additional seats will boost specialist medical care services, enhance postgraduate training capacity substantially, and create more academic opportunity for medical graduates of the state, officials boasted. […]
J&K government approves Rs. 86 crores for 250-Bed Mother & Child Care hospital in Anantnag
Anantnag I March 13, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir government has greenlit a significant healthcare infrastructure project with the allocation of ₹86 crore for the construction of a 250-bedded Mother & Child Care Hospital (MCCH) at Janglat Mandi in Anantnag. The announcement, initially made by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on March 7, 2025, was […]
365 Medical officers appointed to boost healthcare in Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu, March 10, 2025- Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakina Itoo announced on Monday that 365 doctors were appointed as medical officers in the Health and Family Welfare Department in November 2024, aimed at bolstering healthcare services at the grassroots level. Responding to a written query from MLA Shakti Parihar in the Assembly, the minister […]
Jammu and Kashmir boosts healthcare: 11,000 NHM staff hired, 36,000 regular posts filled in five years
Jammu I March 07, 2025 In a significant push to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, Jammu and Kashmir has reportedly hired around 11,000 doctors and paramedics under the National Health Mission (NHM) over the past five years, while also filling 36,000 regular healthcare positions. According to information circulating on social media platforms, the recruitment under NHM includes […]