DDC Chairperson Bla inspects SDH Sopore, reviews dev works

Sopore, Dec 21: Chairperson District Development Council (DDC) Baramulla, Safina Baig on Saturday visited Sopore to inspect the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Sopore.
Accompanied by DDC members and ADC Sopore Shabir Ahmad Raina, Safina reviewed the hospital’s infrastructure, medical equipment and patient care services. The visit aimed to assess the facilities and services provided at the hospital, ensuring healthcare needs of the local population are met properly.
Interacting with patients and their attendants, Safina gathered feedback and listened to their concerns. She assured them that their issues would be addressed and improvements would be made to ensure better healthcare delivery.
The Block Medical Officer (BMO), Dr Zulfikar Nabi, briefed the DDC Chairperson about the urgent need for a radiologist and a female ECG technician at SDH Sopore. He said these professionals are critical to enhancing diagnostic services at the hospital.
Chairperson Safina Baig assured the BMO that the issue would be prioritised, and efforts would be made to address the staffing requirements promptly.
Earlier, Safina chaired a meeting to review the ongoing developmental works in sub-division Sopore. The visit focused on assessing the progress of various initiatives and ensuring timely completion to benefit the local community. During the visit, She called for improved coordination among different departments to ensure effective service delivery.
Baig stressed the importance of timely completion of ongoing works to ensure that residents experience the full benefits of these projects.
The DDC Chairperson also inquired about the progress of the AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) scheme.
The Executive Engineer of the Jal Shakti Department (JSD) briefed her, stating that the tendering process is currently in progress. He said that a total budget of Rs 67 crore has been allocated to improve drinking water facilities and meet the needs of the entire Sopore town.
Safina directed all executive agencies to ensure that boards are erected at all developmental work sites, so the public is informed about the ongoing projects and their benefits. She expressed her commitment to ensuring that all developmental works are executed efficiently and are aligned with the needs of the people of Sopore.