SDH Hazratbal upgradation & 800 TPD waste plant at Achan
RK News Service
Srinagar, May 14: The Council of Ministers, chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Thursday approved two major projects—the upgradation of Sub-District Hospital Hazratbal by relaxing buffer zone restrictions and the establishment of an 800 TPD Integrated Solid Waste Management Project at Achan at a cost of ₹361 crore.
The Cabinet approved the upgradation of SDH Hazratbal by granting relaxation in buffer zone restrictions under the Srinagar Master Plan–2035. The project had remained stalled for several years due to buffer zone provisions, causing considerable inconvenience to the public.
With the approval, the hospital is expected to be equipped with expanded infrastructure, including blood bank services, operation theatres and specialised treatment facilities. The move aims to reduce the need for patients to seek treatment elsewhere.
Locals expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister, saying the hospital currently suffers from severe space constraints and the upgradation will ease public difficulties.
The Cabinet also approved the 800 TPD Integrated Solid Waste Management Project at Achan, Srinagar, at an estimated cost of ₹361 crore, aimed at strengthening scientific waste management infrastructure in the city.
The project is expected to enhance waste processing capacity through modern systems for collection, segregation, treatment and disposal of solid waste, improving sanitation standards and reducing environmental pollution. The facility will address growing waste management requirements due to rapid urban expansion and population growth.