NC will make health infrastructure robust in J&K: Rampaul

Jammu, Sept 24: National Conference (NC) Central Zone president and former minister, Babu Rampaul, on Tuesday outlined a comprehensive vision for improving healthcare infrastructure in the Jammu North constituency.
Speaking in support of Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, the party candidate, former minister and Additional General Secretary, Rampaul highlighted key elements from the party’s manifesto aimed at transforming healthcare across the union territory. “There is a need to strengthen the hands of party leadership to form government in J&K and realise the people’s dreams,” he said.
The NC leader announced that among the primary promises is the restoration of autonomy to the Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, ensuring better management and operations. The party also intends to formulate a comprehensive State Health Policy to address long-standing healthcare challenges.
Rampaul also highlighted the creation of a Medical Trust, which will offer free insurance coverage of Rs 5 lakh per annum for terminal diseases such as cancer and heart and kidney transplants. The party also plans to establish a state-of-the-art cancer hospital in the region.
Dr Vikas Sharma, Secretary of Central Zone NC, also spoke at the meeting, emphasizing the importance of improving access to primary healthcare. “The NC manifesto promises the establishment of Village & Mohalla Clinics, aimed at providing essential healthcare and emergency services. Additionally, dialysis facilities will be made available at all Sub-District Hospitals (SDH) across Jammu & Kashmir,” he said.
The party has also pledged to enhance diagnostic and imaging services in all district hospitals, ensuring people have access to necessary medical investigations locally.