SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday laid the foundation stone of Rs. 525 Cr Kashmir Medical College & Super-Specialty Hospital at the Industrial Estate Sempora, Medicity, Srinagar.
The project being developed by Milli Trust, Delhi will develop Medical College with 150 MBBS seats to fulfill the aspirations of youth and 100 bedded hospitals will provide world-class healthcare at affordable rates.
The project will also provide employment opportunities to 2000 local youth, an official spokesman said.
Addressing the gathering at the ground breaking ceremony, the Lt Governor said the project is one of the biggest private sector investments in the health sector of Jammu and Kashmir that will improve efficiency and quality of care.
“It is a new era for private investments in J&K and testimony to Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji's commitment to make J&K a leading investment destination for manufacturing and service sector,” the Lt Governor said.
We have created an enabling environment for the private sector for economic development, employment and income generation. The administration is deeply and sincerely committed to ease of doing business and ease of living, he said. (UNI)