Srinagar, Nov. 6 -- Union health minister JP Nadda on Thursday reviewed the progress and readiness of AIIMS, Awantipora, the first such healthcare facility in the Valley.

The minister said the OPD facility would be opened in December and asked officials to speed up the process.

He also said that the number of MBBS seats at the institution would be raised from 50 to 100.

"Reviewed the progress and operational readiness of AIIMS Awantipora, with a strong focus on ensuring the early commencement of healthcare services for the people of the region. Directed expediting medical equipment procurement, recruitment and all essential arrangements to operationalise OPD services before December 2026, followed by IPD services and academic activitie...