Heartening to see AIIMS Jammu serve patients from across country: CM Omar

Jammu, Jul 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday visited AIIMS Jammu to review its functioning and expressed satisfaction over the remarkable progress made by the institution in a short span of time. He was accompanied by Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani.

The Chief Minister was received by Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS Jammu, Prof. Dr. Shakti Kumar Gupta. Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar and Deputy Commissioner Samba, Rajesh Sharma were also present, said an official statement.

While addressing a gathering of AIIMS management, students and medical staff, the Chief Minister lauded the efforts that have shaped AIIMS Jammu into a state-of-the-art healthcare and academic institution.

“The successful establishment and functioning of AIIMS is a testament to the power of will and vision. The dream of the Hon’ble Prime Minister has truly taken shape here,” the Chief Minister said, adding, “World-class efforts and endeavour seem to have come together to create this exceptional facility.”

Highlighting the growing importance of the institution, the CM noted, “It is heartening to see AIIMS already serving patients from across the country. The completion of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway will further facilitate access for patients.” He expressed hope that other healthcare institutions across Jammu and Kashmir would emulate this model of excellence.

The CM assured full government support to the institution and its vision of growth and expansion. He praised the ambitions of the AIIMS management and hoped that AIIMS Kashmir be completed soon and become operational.