India, Nov. 7 -- Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday inaugurated a dedicated block of eight new modular operation theatres at AIIMS Jammu, noting that the facility would cut the need for patients to travel outside the Union Territory for advanced care.

Speaking to reporters after the inauguration, the minister of state in the Prime Minister's office described the development as another milestone in the medical institute's journey. He also expressed satisfaction over the institute's rapid progress in infrastructure, faculty strength and medical facilities.

However, he acknowledged that faculty shortages in certain specialities were limiting resident seats in some departments and occasionally affecting the expansion of courses.

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