Srinagar, June 19, 2025:
Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, inaugurated and commissioned a series of key patient care projects at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) today, reaffirming the government’s commitment to advancing tertiary healthcare services in the region.
He was warmly received by Prof. M. Ashraf Ganie, Director SKIMS & EOSG, in the presence of Prof. Fazal Q. Parray, Principal SKIMS Medical College, Sajad Naqib, Chief Engineer PWD (R&B) Central Kashmir, Er. Bodh Raj, Engineer Mechanical & Hospital Directorate Kashmir, and senior faculty including Medical Superintendent Dr. Farooq A. Jan , Prof. Jaswinder Singh, Department of Gastroenterology and HOD Hospital Administration Dr. G. H Yatoo & other staff of the Institute.
The following facilities were inaugurated and commissioned:
New Paying Wards
Lifts in the Private Ward
Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
Upgraded Private Ward
Modern Washroom Complex
Attendant Inn Facility
In his address, Shri Atal Dulloo applauded SKIMS for its exceptional service, calling it a highly reputed and top-tier institute recognized for quality healthcare. He appreciated the timely completion of several impactful projects as per laid out roadmap and lauded the commitment of the Director SKIMS.
He emphasized the government’s continued support and outlined a clear vision for SKIMS, highlighting the following key areas of focus:
Deliver extraordinary healthcare services by fully utilizing the potential of faculty and staff.
Maintain uncompromising standards in patient care and service quality.
Expand SKIMS with a committed and hardworking team, supporting its growth as a premier healthcare institution.
Develop Centres of Excellence in various domains of patient care and medical research.
Produce highly skilled and professionally trained medical manpower.
Reinforce SKIMS’ role as a mentoring institution for medical colleges and hospitals across Jammu & Kashmir.
Implement the Director SKIMS’s patient care improvement roadmap with full government backing.
Prof. M. Ashraf Ganie, Director SKIMS, presented an overview of the Institute’s achievements, including recent infrastructure expansion, procurement of high-end medical equipment, and effective utilization of hospital funds—all completed in record time to enhance patient-centric services.
He also thanked the Chief Secretary for his valuable visit, guidance, and sustained support, stating that the encouragement from top leadership further energizes SKIMS in its mission to serve with excellence and innovation.
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