Srinagar, November 5: Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda arrived in Awantipora on Thursday to inaugurate the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and review the progress of the project.
The 750-bed healthcare facility is being developed under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) at an estimated cost of over Rs 2,160 crore.
During his visit, Nadda will inspect the construction work, review the facilities developed at the institute and interact with officials associated with the project.
Once fully operational, AIIMS Awantipora is expected to strengthen specialised healthcare services in Kashmir and provide advanced medical facilities to people across the Valley.
