Jammu, April 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday flagged off seven ambulances and health care equipment from Civil Secretariat, Jammu for five 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 J&K at a total cost of ₹144.73 lakh.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said, “Strengthening emergency healthcare access, especially in underserved areas, remains a top priority. These ambulances will significantly improve timely medical response and save precious lives.”
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 several other CSR initiatives undertaken by JKSPDC, including the provision of critical health equipment to various healthcare institutions, supply of essential items to childcare institutions and a blind school, as well as civil construction works carried out during the financial year 2025–26 amounting to ₹237.28 lakh.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to inclusive development, the Chief Minister appreciated the role of JKSPDC in extending support to vital sectors through its CSR initiatives.
