NITI Aayog partners with JnK to Boost Healthcare Infrastructure
410 Doctors Appointed Statewide
Jammu: In a significant move toward transforming the healthcare delivery framework in Jammu and Kashmir, a high-level consultative meeting was held to chart out major reforms in the medical sector. The meeting was marked by the active participation of Dr Vinod K. Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, who offered key strategic inputs to bolster the healthcare ecosystem.
The meeting focused on an ambitious healthcare roadmap prioritizing equitable access, quality enhancement, and technology-driven healthcare delivery, particularly for remote and underserved areas. Expansion of medical education, digitisation of clinical care, and development of tertiary services were key themes in the discussion, reports Medical Buyer.
The Chief Secretary of J&K, Atal Dulloo, led the deliberations, presenting a broad overview of recent reform efforts undertaken across the UT. He sought guidance from Dr Paul on these initiatives for long-term improvements. Top officials, including the Secretary of Health and Medical Education, Mission Director of NHM, State Health Agency CEO, SKIMS Director, principals of government medical colleges, and senior health administrators from both Jammu and Kashmir regions, were present at the meeting.
To enhance dental care accessibility in remote belts, stakeholders agreed on deploying mobile dental units, in both public and private capacities, and using the expertise of local dental surgeons. Dr Paul recommended adopting a project-based approach to scaling Tele-ICUs across the region using both central and state resources. He also proposed that collaborations be forged with NGOs and think tanks to integrate best practices from other states.
Concluding the session, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo affirmed the administration’s resolve to make J&K a leading model for people-centric, tech-enabled, and inclusive healthcare. “Our priority remains universal access, quality assurance, and sustainability of healthcare systems,” he remarked.
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