DDC Ganderbal inspects developmental works at Unani Medical College

5 Dariya News

Ganderbal 05-Mar-2020

The District Development Commissioner (DDC), Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal today visited Government Unani Medical College Nawabagh Ganderbal to inspect the progress on developmental works.DDC was accompanied by SSP Ganderbal, Khalil Poswal, Tehsildar Wakura, DGM J&K Housing Board, Nodal officer Unani Medical College besides other concerned officers.During the visits DDC took round of all blocks and inspected the progress of construction works of academic block and hospital building executed by J&K Housing Board with total cost of Rs 32.50 crore, under languishing scheme.The DDC was informed that the project is in final stage of completion. It was also revealed that 22.25 crore has been released while an amount of Rs 9 crore stands approved under Languishing Scheme.While inspecting the under construction building, the DDC directed the executing agency to expedite the pace of work by way of increasing man power. He also urged the Nodal officer to start the required preparations for admission for the current session, 2020-2021.

On the occasion the Nodal officer, Unani Medical College briefed the DDC about the overall issues and requirements for starting first batch of BUMS in college. He also raised issue of relocating security forces which are deployed within the premises of college.In this regard the DDC asked the SSP Ganderbal to take necessary measures for relocating the deployed security forces so that 1st batch of BUMS is started well in time.Later, DDC also inspected all OPD Sections including Medicine, Surgery, Obs. & Gynae and Regimental therapy of the hospital which was made functional November last year. He was informed that the hospital will be made fully functional in the coming month by deploying required staff by college administration. It was also informed that about five thousand patients have been treated and free medicine provided by the hospital till date.