JAMMU, MAY 19, 2021: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today visited the DRDO Hospital site Bhagwati Nagar here and inspected the ongoing construction works there.
The Advisor was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Anshul Garg; SSP Jammu, Chief Engineer DRDO, SE PWD Jammu, SE MED Jammu, SE UEED Jammu, senior officers of health department and other allied departments.
During the visit, Advisor Bhatnagar said that the facility is being built on war footing basis and after its completion, the health infrastructure of Jammu division will be upgraded and will help in providing better treatment to the public in view of COVID-19.
The Advisor directed the concerned executing agency to complete the necessary works well within the given timelines so that the facility is dedicated to the public at the earliest.He also reviewed the status of utilities and services required in the hospital and directed the concerned to establish the same before the functioning of hospital.
Advisor Bhatnagar further directed the health authorities to ensure timely deployment of doctors as well as paramedical staff and arrange for all consumables and medical supplies for smooth functioning of the hospital to ensure better Healthcare facilities to the Covid patients.
During the visit, the officers of DRDO apprised the Advisor about different aspects of the hospital.