Minister also inaugurates macadamization works across DH Pora Constituency
Kulgam: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena , laid the foundation stone for the new building of Primary Health Centre (PHC) Pahloo here on Saturday.
The project, to be undertaken by R&B Division Kulgam, will be executed at an estimated cost of Rs. 492.20 lakh. It aims to strengthen the healthcare infrastructure and improve service delivery near the vicinities of general public.
Director Health Services Kashmir, Director Family Welfare, MCH & Immunization J&K, ACD Kulgam Bilal Ahmad, ADDC Kulgam, Xen R&B Kulgam, Chief Medical Officer Kulgam, other senior officers and large number of locals were also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister highlighted the government’s commitment to strengthening rural healthcare facilities across Jammu and Kashmir. She emphasized on the government’s commitment to enhancing healthcare accessibility and ensuring quality services at the grassroots level.
“Establishing a well-equipped PHC at Pahloo has been a long-pending demand of the people. This demand is moving towards reality”, Sakeena said.
The event also witnessed massive participation of local residents, who welcomed this development as a much-needed step towards better health facilities in the area.
Later, Minister Sakeena also inaugurated macadamization works in DH Pora Constituency, particularly at Beighpora to Jamia Masjid road at Qasba Khull D.H Pora.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that the road project, aimed at improving surface connectivity, is part of a broader infrastructure upgrade that is expected to boost mobility and economic activity for residents of far flung areas.
She also interacted with local residents on the occasion and emphasized that development, particularly in healthcare and road infrastructure, remains a top priority of the government. “Quality roads are not just a matter of comfort but a backbone for development”, she remarked.
