Srinagar, Sep 25: The Divisional administration set deadlines for resolving key infrastructure and operational issues at AIIMS Awantipora ahead of the planned rollout of healthcare services from October 31.
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Friday reviewed the operational readiness of the institute and directed departments concerned to expedite the resolution of pending issues.
The meeting discussed several critical matters, including electricity supply for the water supply system, commissioning of the dedicated power sub-station, land-related issues and fire-safety measures.
Garg directed the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department and Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) to resolve pending inter-departmental issues by Monday and ensure electricity supply for the water supply system.
On commissioning of the dedicated power sub-station, the Divisional Commissioner directed KPDCL to issue the requisite No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) at the earliest to ensure uninterrupted power supply to the institute.
He directed Deputy Commissioner Pulwama to provide necessary assistance and guidance to CPWD engineers for expediting the resolution of land-related issues concerning the facility.
The Divisional Commissioner also directed the DC Pulwama to make adequate arrangements for transportation of the general public up to the entrance of AIIMS Awantipora to ensure convenient access to the hospital.
On fire safety, Garg directed the concerned officers to conduct a joint inspection of the facility and issue the required certification by October 5.
The meeting was attended by the Executive Director, AIIMS Awantipora, SSP Traffic and concerned officers and engineers from PHE, KPDCL and various wings of CPWD.
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