{"id":30860,"date":"2025-07-15T13:52:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T13:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jammubulletin.com\/site\/?p=30860"},"modified":"2025-07-15T13:52:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T13:52:07","slug":"health-education-pillars-of-jks-progress-and-prosperity-cm-omar-abdullah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jammubulletin.com\/site\/health-education-pillars-of-jks-progress-and-prosperity-cm-omar-abdullah\/","title":{"rendered":"Health & Education Pillars Of J&K\u2019s Progress And Prosperity: CM Omar Abdullah"},"content":{"rendered":"

SRINAGAR, Jul 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated a 120-bedded state-of-the-art additional block at the Bone & Joint Hospital, Srinagar, reaffirming his government\u2019s firm commitment to strengthening the two foundational pillars of development\u2014health and education.
\nPost inauguration, the Chief Minister also took a round of the operation theatres, staircase, ramp and wards, and interacted with the hospital staff and faculty members.Addressing a large gathering on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that no amount of infrastructure development\u2014be it roads, power projects, or commercial complexes\u2014can substitute for quality healthcare and education. \u201cWithout robust schools, colleges, universities and hospitals, our progress as a society will remain incomplete,\u201d he stated.
\nRecalling the rich legacy of the Bone & Joint Hospital, CM Omar said that the institution has faced extraordinary challenges over the past 30\u201335 years. \u201cFrom natural disasters to tragic accidents, this hospital has stood as a symbol of resilience and commitment,\u201d he said.He reminisced about the 2014 floods, when floodwaters first breached the Bone & Joint Hospital. \u201cI vividly remember standing under this bridge, trying to protect the hospital from being overrun. Despite the devastation, this hospital never turned its back on people\u2014it continued to provide treatment,\u201d he said.
\nThe Chief Minister also referred to the 2022 fire that destroyed major sections of the hospital, including four operation theatres, referral rooms, teaching areas, and multiple wards. \u201cEven without a roof for six months, our doctors and administrators resumed surgeries within days. Their dedication is commendable,\u201d he added.
\nHighlighting the vision of Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, who had inaugurated the hospital in May 1982, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed pride in carrying that vision forward. \u201cToday, we are opening a new chapter in the hospital\u2019s journey\u2014one that will serve not just Srinagar, but patients from every corner of the Valley, and even from Chenab, Pir Panjal, and Kargil,\u201d he said.
\nSharing a personal anecdote, CM Omar revealed that he, too, had been a patient at the hospital following a cycling accident five years after its inauguration. \u201cThanks to the skill of the surgeons here, I can still run 10\u201312 kilometers at the age of 55. That\u2019s the quality of care this hospital provides,\u201d he remarked.
\nThe Chief Minister emphasized the urgent need for staffing in the newly inaugurated facility and directed concerned departments to expedite the creation of required posts. \u201cWe didn\u2019t cut this ribbon for a photo opportunity. It will only be meaningful when these beds are occupied, OTs are functional, and our faculty is teaching future doctors,\u201d he asserted.
\nAs Minister for Housing & Urban Development, Omar Abdullah also announced a special survey to identify water-logging hotspots in Srinagar. He said a comprehensive project will be framed to address the issue, drain by drain, to make Srinagar a true smart city.
\nHe further assured that two to three major infrastructure projects will soon be launched to ease traffic congestion in the city.
\nThe Chief Minister extended his congratulations to the Principal of Government Medical College Srinagar, faculty members, doctors, staff, and administration of Bone and Joint Hospital. \u201cThis hospital is not just a building\u2014it\u2019s a beacon of hope and healing. Together, we will ensure it continues to serve generations to come,\u201d he said.
\nSpeaking on the occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary reaffirmed that the mission and vision laid down by Sher-e-Kashmir will continue with renewed focus and energy under the able leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
\nMinister for Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, in her address, said that following the formation of the present government under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, the Bone & Joint Hospital project has witnessed significant progress and was successfully completed.
\nShe further emphasized that medical care facilities across Jammu and Kashmir are being continuously upgraded. \u201cFrom MRI facilities to Cath Labs and other advanced diagnostic and treatment services, our aim is to provide world-class healthcare through our Government Medical Colleges and associated hospitals,\u201d she said.
\nAdvisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, MLA Lal Chowk Sheikh Ahsan Pardesi, and Secretary Health & Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rashid Shah also addressed the gathering, lauding the efforts of the administration and healthcare workers involved in the project.
\nThe event was attended by several legislators from across Kashmir, Principal GMC Srinagar Dr. Iffat Hassan, Medical Superintendent Bone & Joint Hospital, senior faculty members, doctors and a large number of citizens.<\/p>\n

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