Free medicines at Jammu and Kashmir govt hospitals from June 1

To provide succour to patients suffering from life threatening disease like cancer, the state has also sent a proposal to the Centre for setting up a cancer institute in the district, which is likely to the sanctioned soon, he said.

Bhagat said the present dispensation will focus on developing durable infrastructure in essential sectors including health, education, roads etc, which are key to growth and prosperity of the society.

Government had formulated a comprehensive programme for upgradation of essential services across the state during its first stint, which will be implemented in a time-bound manner, he said.

Maintaining that accountability, performance and transparency will be the benchmarks for the administration, the minister said every officer will be made fully accountable to ensure time-bound delivery of services on ground.