Srinagar: Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam has assured full cooperation and availability of sufficient funds against deficiencies & demands projected by HODs during a visit to SKIMS Soura on Saturday.
According to official handout the visit was aimed to have first hand appraisal of the developmental scenario and SKIMS functioning. He was received by Director SKIMS Omar Javed Shah.
The handout said that the Chief Secretary reviewed the functioning and infrastructure at SKIMS.
“Besides detailed interaction with all HODs of SKIMS, he had a on spot visit of various prestigious projects like State Cancer Institute, OPD block, Medical & Surgical Emergency, Library block, STP and adjoining areas. He directed that all the projects be completed in time to facilitate necessary facilities for poor patients,” it reads.
Later Director SKIMS Dr. Omar Javed Shah gave a comprehensive over view of the ongoing development projects and detailed functioning of SKIMS in a PowerPoint presentation at new boardroom in presence of HODs and other officers of SKIMS.
“He urged Director to make a comprehensive proposal of various issues pertaining to manpower, space, equipments and drugs. He stressed on research through external funding and focus on tertiary care. He also desired that autonomy of the Institute which has a glorious past should be retained,” it reads.
Officials said that Deputy Superintendent Dr Itoo, a vibrant personality at the institute was present at the occasion as well.
