Srinagar, Apr 18 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday conducted a comprehensive review on the progress of construction of an extension block at the Government Lalla Ded Hospital here.
Abdullah inspected the ongoing works at the hospital and assessed the pace and quality of construction, reviewed augmentation of critical facilities and emphasised adherence to timelines, an official spokesman said.
He said the upcoming facility, being developed at the premier maternity care hospital, is designed as a dedicated infertility and gynaecological oncology centre, and will significantly strengthen specialised maternal and neonatal healthcare services in Jammu and Kashmir.
Abdullah directed concerned authorities to ensure expeditious completion of the project while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
The chief minister was briefed on the project, being executed under the World Bank-funded Jhelum Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP) by the Public Works (R&B) Department at an estimated cost of Rs 118.22 crore, the spokesman said.
The facility is being constructed as a ground-plus-five-plus-attic structure with a total built-up area of about 11,640 sq metres and will house around 117 specialised beds (65 adults and 52 infants) for advanced care, he said.
Officials informed the chief minister that the centre will feature state-of-the-art infrastructure including modular operation theatres, ICU, HDU, NICU, Labour, Delivery and Recovery (LDR) suites, IVF laboratories and advanced foetal intervention facilities, in line with modern standards, the spokesman said.
Highlighting the project’s structural resilience, the official said the building is being developed using advanced base isolation technology with 43 friction pendulum isolators, ensuring high seismic safety.
The design and engineering components have been vetted by premier technical institutions to ensure quality and safety, he added.
The chief minister was informed that the foundation and ground floor’s structural framework are fully in place.
Installation of base isolators is at an advanced stage, while pre-engineered building (PEB) structural works are underway across multiple zones. Procurement of major medical equipment, as well as mechanical and electrical systems, has also been initiated, the spokesman said.
He said the chief minister stressed the need for close coordination among all stakeholder departments, particularly the health department, to ensure uninterrupted fund flow, timely approvals and clearances, and smooth operationalisation of the facility upon completion.
Emphasising the importance of the project, Abdullah said the new facility will mark a major milestone in upgrading healthcare infrastructure and providing specialised, accessible and high-quality care to women and newborns across Jammu and Kashmir. PTI SSB ARB ARB
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