45 years old Doctor’s Residential Quarters of GMC Jammu in shambles
Govt mulls major major renovations
JAMMU: The 45 years old Doctor’s Residential Quarters of Government Medical College Jammu situated opposite to K.C Theatre Complex, Jammu is in a shambles which has prompted the government to start major renovations of the complex.
The revelation came to fore after the Secretary Planning Development and Monitoring Department PDMD) Dr. Raghav Langer Thursday conducted a detailed inspection of Doctor’s Residential Quarters of Government Medical College Jammu situated opposite to K.C Theatre Complex, Jammu.
“Secretary Planning took a serious view of the same and directed the concerned Engineers and Departmental officials to immediately prepare the DPR’s for major renovation of the said building complex and submit it to the Government for further appraisal,” the official handout reads.
The Doctor’s Enclave consists of 14 Buildings comprising 58 flats, besides parks/gardens and common facilities.
Chief Engineer, PWD Jammu Manzoor Hussain apprised the Secretary that the Preliminary Estimates for major internal repairs, exterior work, complete electric fitting and landscaping have been prepared and the DPR’s shall be submitted shortly.
Administrator Government Medical College Jammu Ashwani Khajuria and Associated Hospitals who accompanied the Administrative Secretary was directed to follow up the renovation process.
“Instructions were issued for cleaning of drains, bush cutting on immediate basis,” the handout reads.
Superintending Engineer PDD (JPDCL) Jammu Rajinder Gupta was directed to ensure necessary capacity augmentation and renovation of the sub-station building.
Dr. Raghav Langer apprised the officers that Principal Secretary to Government Health and Medical Education (H&ME) department, on intimation regarding the state of affairs of the said building complex, has taken immediate cognizance of the issue.
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