Foundation stone of 500-bed Areesha Royal Hospital and Medical College laid, 100 MBBS seats to be added
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday laid the foundation stone for the 500-bed Areesha Royal Hospital & Medical College, built at a cost of Rs 558 Crore at Medicity here.
Addressing the gathering at the ceremony, the Lt Governor said the 500-bedded health facility with investment of Rs 558.66 Cr, will provide modern medical facilities, generate employment opportunities for youth and healthcare professionals and create additional 100 MBBS seats.
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It will serve as a hub for medical education and research, he added.
“This is a significant achievement in our endeavor to encourage private investment in medical infrastructure and to create modern, integrated and quality healthcare facilities in J&K,” the Lt Governor said.
Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, J&K is creating a people-centric healthcare ecosystem that is more inclusive, equitable and accessible to all, especially in the far-flung areas, he said.
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