JAMMU, April 4 -- The government has released Rs 17 lakh for repair and renovation of Mini Maternity-cum-Child Care Hospital (MMCH), Zakoora to further enhance patient care in the region.

This was stated by Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, while replying to a Calling Attention Notice moved in the House today by Legislator Salman Sagar.

She informed that during 2023-24, Director Health Services, Kashmir authorized the work namely 'up-gradation of MMCH Zakura Srinagar' in order to complete the remaining works including the internal finishing and other allied development works and granted AAA in July 2022 to the tune of Rs. 299.98 lakh. "Subsequently, the funds to the tune of Rs. 75.00 lakh were released but could not...