Handwara, Nov 13 (KINS): Member of Parliament and Additional General Secretary of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan, has expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his government for the installation of an MRI machine at Government Medical College (GMC), Handwara, and the approval of three major water supply projects worth ₹9 crore for the Rajwar and Ramhall areas.
Ramzan made these remarks during his three-day visit to various areas of Handwara constituency, where he interacted with people and took stock of developmental issues.
Expressing satisfaction over the installation of the MRI machine at GMC Handwara, he said the facility fulfils a long-pending commitment aimed at strengthening healthcare services in the region. He said he had earlier taken up the matter with the Union Health Minister and the concerned government authorities, highlighting the need for an advanced diagnostic facility at the medical college.
He said the availability of an MRI machine at GMC Handwara would provide considerable relief to patients, who would no longer have to travel long distances to access this important diagnostic service.
Ramzan also thanked the Chief Minister and the government for augmenting three major water supply schemes worth ₹9 crore in the Rajwar and Ramhall areas. Each scheme has been allocated ₹3 crore.
The projects include:
Nagradi–Krumhoora–Kahipora Water Supply Scheme: ₹3 crore.
Kenyal Water Supply Scheme (Lilam–Hurdoona): ₹3 crore.
Sarmarg–Check Sarmarg Water Supply Scheme: ₹3 crore.
He said these projects are particularly significant for water-scarce areas, where residents have been facing difficulties in accessing adequate drinking water. Their augmentation is expected to improve water availability and ensure a more reliable supply to households.
He further stated that he had previously taken up the matter with the Minister for Jal Shakti, seeking the augmentation of these schemes. He expressed satisfaction that the government had addressed this important public demand.
During his visit, Ramzan also informed people that funds under his Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) had already been released for several developmental works across the constituency.
These works include the installation of solar street lights, construction of borewells, improvement of road connectivity and pathways, strengthening of electricity infrastructure, procurement of hospital equipment, block-level development works, construction of protection walls and culverts, besides assistance under the disability fund.(KINS)
Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan thanks Omar Abdullah-led Government for MRI machine at GMC Handwara, 9 Crore water supply projects
