Amarnath Yatra: LG inaugurates 100-bed hospitals at Baltal, Chandanwari

In run up to the annual Amarnath pilgrimage that begins on July 1, lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated the 100-bedded base hospitals at Baltal and Chandanwari through virtual mode.

Sinha congratulated the DRDO, all the associated officials, engineers and the workforce for completing the construction of the hospitals in a record time of 15 days.

He said the two makeshift state-of-the-art hospitals, built by DRDO, will help in providing better and round the clock healthcare facilities to the pilgrims of Shri Amarnath Yatra and to those engaged in yatra management.

Sinha expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ministry of health for providing all necessary resources for hospitals.

Baltal and Chandanwari hospitals are equipped with the most advanced equipment, separate block for doctors and nursing staff, ICU wards, oxygenated wards and triage areas and other required inventories for all critical medical care, he added.

“The J&K government has laid great emphasis on healthcare of pilgrims and local community involved for arrangements of pilgrimage,” he said.

He directed the health officials to prepare a proposal for permanent hospitals at Baltal and Chandanwari. Soon, base camps will have sustainable healthcare facilities, he added.

Sinha directed the officials to ensure strict enforcement of all the health-related SoPs with special focus on sanitation and cleanliness in and around the hospitals. It is our collective responsibility to make the pilgrimage of the devotees more convenient and hassle-free, he added.

He urged the doctors and nursing staff to serve the people with compassion. He also wished the pilgrims and entire management team health, happiness and prosperity.