Awantipora, Nov 5: Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, accompanied by the Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakina Itoo, takes stock of the progress of AIIMS Awantipora and inspects various facilities across the campus following a review meeting.
Nadda said that GOI has approved the engagement of 652 personnel across various categories for the operationalisation of outpatient and related services at AIIMS Awantipora, with recruitment of faculty and non-faculty staff to be expedited.
He also stressed the need to expedite recruitment against non-faculty positions and engage the requisite manpower for the commencement of OPD and other services. The Minister appreciated the efforts of the Executive Director and the institute’s team in taking forward the recruitment process.
The Ministry has approved the engagement of essential manpower for operationalising OPD and related services, including hospital attendants, housekeeping and sanitation personnel, and security staff.
The proposed arrangements cover 652 positions across various categories, including 150 security personnel. Nadda emphasised that adequate manpower, along with medical equipment, diagnostic facilities and other operational requirements, must be arranged before the institute begins providing healthcare services.
Procurement approval has been conveyed for 180 medical equipment items worth Rs 59.41 crore, of which Notices of Award have been issued for 140 items. Procurement of OPD instruments, laboratory furniture and medical and administrative furniture is at various stages of progress.
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