SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, announced in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday that the government will conduct a detailed inquiry into the selection of a flood-prone site for the construction of Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara, which resulted in significant financial losses to the exchequer.
The Minister’s statement came in response to supplementary questions raised by legislators Sajad Gani Lone, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, Kaiser Jamsheed Lone, Mir Saifullah, and Sheikh Khursheed regarding the establishment of the medical college.
Sajad Gani Lone criticised the previous administration for selecting the site without consulting local representatives, calling for an immediate inquiry into the decision-making process.
Assuring the House and concerned legislators, Itoo stated that their concerns would be addressed, and necessary corrective measures would be taken. She further assured that local representatives would be consulted for the selection of a new site to ensure the successful establishment of the vital public health institution.
