Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!š Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today flagged off seven ambulances and other healthcare equipment from Civil Secretariat, Jammu for multiple districts across Jammu and Kashmir, provided by Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The ambulances have been distributed across Jammu and Kashmir at a total cost of ā¹144.73 lakh.
In addition, JKSPDC has provided 07 TruNat machines at a cost of ā¹58.80 lakh and 02 handheld X-ray machines costing ā¹35.96 lakh. For the Thalassemia Day Care Centre at SMGS Hospital, Jammu, essential medical equipment and medicines have been provided at a cost of ā¹29.09 lakh to support treatment and patient care. Essential items have been provided to Child Care Institutions at Palaash/Parisha/SAA Udhampur at a cost of ā¹3.11 lakh to improve living conditions and support the needs of children.
Further, various Braille items have been provided to the Blind School, Roop Nagar, Jammu at a cost of ā¹2.90 lakh. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said, āStrengthening emergency healthcare access, especially in underserved areas, remains a top priority. These ambulances and medical equipment will significantly improve timely medical response and save precious lives.ā
Minister for Health & Medical Education Sakina Itoo, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Managing Director JKSPDC Rahul Yadav, Director Health Services Jammu, and other senior officers were present on the occasion. The Chief Minister was also briefed about civil construction works undertaken by JKSPDC during the financial year 2025ā26 across multiple districts, amounting to ā¹237.28 lakh.
The total cost of all CSR initiatives, including procurement and construction works, stands at ā¹523 lakh for the last financial year. Reaffirming the governmentās commitment to inclusive development, the Chief Minister appreciated the role of JKSPDC in extending support to vital sectors through its CSR initiatives.