Srinagar, April 19 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inspected the ongoing construction of the Extension Block at Government Lalla Ded Hospital and conducted a comprehensive review of the project's progress, execution strategy and infrastructure development, an official press release informed.

It 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.

During the visit, the chief minister assessed the pace and quality of construction, reviewed augmentation of critical facilities and emphasised adherence to timelines. He direc...