Firdous Hassan
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir administration is expecting investment worth Rs 4,500 crore in the healthcare sector.
Last year, the administration gave a nod for setting up two Medi-cities in Jammu and Kashmir.
One of the Medi-cities will be established at Sempora, Pampore. Another will be established at Miransahab in Jammu. Over 368 kanals of land have been earmarked in Sempora, while 100 kanals have been identified in Miransahab.
Officials said Medi-cities will house medical colleges, hospitals, super specialty centers, nursing colleges, hospital management centers, dental colleges, ayurvedic colleges, medical education hubs, AYUSH centers, research centers, staff quarters, and guest houses.
In 2019, the then State Administrative Council (SAC) led by Governor Satya Pal Malik had approved the ‘Policy document’ to set up Medi-cities in Jammu and Kashmir.
Official sources said more than 10,000 jobs are likely to be created within these two Medi-cities.
“There will be an addition of nearly 6000 beds to the health sector and an addition of 1,000 MBBS seats in Jammu and Kashmir,” they said.
Last month, Jammu and Kashmir government shortlisted eight firms to set up hospitals and medical colleges in the newly established Medi-City at Sempora, Kashmir.
Five hospitals, two medical colleges, and one nursing training institute cum hospital will be set up in the first phase.
Milli Trusts, Peaks, Vitasta Hospitals, Trumbo Infrastructure, Areesha Royal Hospital, Universal Healthcare Hospital, DVS Worldwide service, and Radiant Medicity Pvt Ltd have been selected to set up their units.
Director, Industries and Commerce, Kashmir, Mahmood Ahmad Shah told The Kashmir Monitor that 28 firms have submitted their proposal so far.
“Twenty-eight applications have been received so far. They will have to file the letter of intent. We have given them one month’s time for paying the cost of the land,” he said.
