Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said that 800 doctors are to be deployed along the route this year for the safety of Shri Amarnath Yatra pilgrims.“The government is making unprecedented arrangements for the devotees during Shri Amarnath Yatra,” Principal Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Navin Kumar Choudhary told reporters on the sidelines of a meeting during his visit to the Ramban district.He inspected various health institutions in Banihal, Ramsoo and Ramban to take stock of healthcare facilities being extended to the people there.“Adequate medical staff including 800 doctors will be deployed for the Yatra along the holy Yatra route,” said Choudhary.While taking firsthand appraisal of available healthcare infrastructure, the Principal Secretary issued directions to the Deputy Commissioner to immediately project the district’s requirement in terms of manpower reinforcement and additional equipment so that round the clock medical facilities are provided to the people.He emphasized the government’s resolve of prioritizing healthcare infrastructure in the UT especially in view of the recent Covid pandemic.
He asked the doctors and paramedic staff to work with utmost commitment ensuring best possible medical services to people in this hilly district with hostile terrain.
Stressing upon the zero tolerance policy against negligence of duties, the Principal Secretary asked the MS DH Ramban and BMOs to paste daily duty rosters on the notice boards for information of general public and social media groups along with contact numbers.
The Principal Secretary also inspected cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation systems in these hospitals besides reviewing progress on implementation of flagship health schemes including PMJAY/Sehat health insurance scheme.
