GANDERBAL: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir today took an extensive tour of Baba canal and inspected the restoration work at breach point which occurred recently near Kachnambal.
On the occasion, the DC directed Ex. Engineer I&FC to take measures for early restoration of the breach as a huge chunk of land is dependent on the same canal for irrigation purposes.
He further directed him to inspect the canal along with field functionaries of the department and identify the vulnerable points and take necessary steps for plugging such spots.
Later, Shyambir took a surprise Visit to the Sub District Hospital (SDH) Kangan and inspected the facilities being provided to the patients there.
The DC inspected various sections of the hospital including OPD, Laboratory, IPD, Lavatory block, X-Ray unit, Dental OPD and other sections.
The DC directed the MS to ensure availability of sufficient medical staff for attending patients efficiently and ensuring proper medical attention is given to each patient. He also stressed for maintaining cleanliness, signage, list of tests done in hospital laboratories and their rates besides other facilities available for the patients in the hospital.
On the occasion, the DC also interacted with the patients and enquired about health care facilities provided to them. He said that the District Administration is committed to provide more sophisticated healthcare facilities to the people within the district and in this regard various measures have been taken and necessary instructions are given to the health department.