Srinagar, Nov 13 (KNS): National Conference Member of Parliament Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan on Friday welcomed the installation of an MRI machine at Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara and the allocation of Rs 9 crore for augmentation of three water supply schemes in Rajwar and Ramhall areas.

During his three-day tour of Handwara constituency, Ramzan expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his government for taking steps to improve healthcare facilities and drinking water supply in the area.

Ramzan, who is also Additional General Secretary of the National Conference, said the MRI facility at GMC Handwara would strengthen diagnostic services and reduce the need for patients to travel to other places for medical examinations.

He said the facility fulfilled a long-pending commitment and added that he had earlier raised the matter with the Union Health Minister and the Jammu and Kashmir government.

The MP also appreciated the Omar Abdullah-led government's decision to augment three water supply schemes at a total cost of Rs 9 crore, with Rs 3 crore earmarked for each project.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The schemes include Nagradi–Krumhoora–Kahipora, Kenyal covering Lilam–Hurdoona, and Sarmarg–Check Sarmarg.

Ramzan said the projects would help address drinking water shortages in several areas of Rajwar and Ramhall, where residents have been facing difficulties due to inadequate supply.

He said he had previously taken up the issue with the Jal Shakti Minister and sought strengthening of the schemes to ensure a more reliable drinking water supply.

During his interactions with residents, Ramzan also informed them that funds under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) had already been released for various development works.

These include installation of solar street lights, borewells, improvement of road connectivity and pathways, strengthening of electricity infrastructure, hospital equipment, protection walls, culverts, block-level development works and assistance under the disability fund. (KNS)