RAJOURI, OCTOBER 14: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Dr. Devansh Yadav, today visited Government Medical College (GMC) and Associated Hospital at Kheora where he chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of the development works being executed under UT Capex 2026-27 and the Prime Minister Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM).
The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the physical and financial progress of the projects, including the construction of 50-bedded Critical Care Block, installation of the 500 KLD Sewerage-cum-Effluent Treatment Plant, development of laboratory facilities, hostel infrastructure, internal roads and other essential works.
The DC conducted physical inspection of the newly completed District Integrated Public Health Laboratory (DIPHL), the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), residential hostels for Senior and Junior Residents, the under-construction Critical Care Block, newly constructed 180-bedded hospital block and residential hostels for Senior Residents (SRs) and Junior Residents (JRs). He also inspected the 6.3 MVA Dedicated Receiving Station being constructed at the GMC. It was informed that approximately 80–90 per cent building work has been completed. Upon commissioning, the receiving station will strengthen the power infrastructure and improve the reliability of electricity supply to GMC Rajouri.
The Deputy Commissioner directed the executing agencies to expedite pending civil, electrical and mechanical works, while ensuring adherence to quality standards and prescribed timeline. He also reviewed issues related to seepage and leakage in the main hospital building, reconstruction of the dismantled septic tank and inadequate space for biomedical waste storage, directing the concerned officers to take immediate corrective measures. He further emphasised the need to ensure the availability and proper utilisation of medicines, strengthening of diagnostic facilities and addressing infrastructure-related bottlenecks to improve the delivery of healthcare services.
ADC Ravi Kumar Sihag; IAS Probationer Akash Garg; Principal, GMC Dr Amar Jeet Singh; CMO Dr. Manohar Lal Rana; Heads of Departments (HODs); Executive Engineer, PWD (R&B), Rajouri; Executive Engineer, STD Division-IV, Kalakote and other concerned officers accompanied the Deputy Commissioner during the visit.
