 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 19: Jammu West MLA Arvind Gupta's major initiative to strengthen emergency healthcare services has received administrative approval, paving the way for the procurement of three advanced ambulances at an estimated cost of Rs 61.47 lakh.
The ambulances will be procured from the funds allocated to Arvind Gupta under the Constituency Development Fund Scheme for the financial year 2026-27. One Force Traveller T1 Type-B BS-VI air-conditioned ambulance will be provided each to the State Cancer Institute Jammu, Super Speciality Hospital Jammu and Government Medical College Hospital Jammu. Each ambulance is estimated to cost Rs 20.49 lakh.
Reacting to the approval, Arvind Gupta said that accessible and efficient healthcare remains one of his foremost priorities. He said the three ambulances would strengthen patient transportation and emergency response facilities at Jammu's leading government hospitals.
"Every minute matters during a medical emergency. These ambulances will help ensure that critically ill patients receive timely, safe and reliable transportation. Strengthening public healthcare infrastructure is not merely a development initiative-it is a commitment to protecting precious lives," Gupta said.
He added that the State Cancer Institute, Super Speciality Hospital and GMC Jammu cater to patients from across the Jammu region and other areas, making the enhancement of their emergency transport facilities extremely important.
"Thousands of patients and their attendants depend on these institutions every day. My endeavour is to utilise the Constituency Development Fund for projects that directly benefit people and address their most urgent needs," he stated.
The office of the District Development Commissioner, Jammu, has sought Gupta's confirmation for releasing the approved amount to the executing agency so that the procurement can be undertaken during the current financial year.
The ambulances will be procured through the Chief Medical Officer, Jammu, in accordance with the prescribed CDF guidelines and government financial procedures, including procurement through the GeM portal.
Gupta reaffirmed that healthcare, civic infrastructure and essential public services would continue to receive priority under his development agenda. He assured that further initiatives would be taken to improve facilities and deliver tangible benefits to the people of Jammu West and the wider Jammu region. |
