Facility established at a cost of ₹7 crore to benefit around 12,000 patients annually
Kathua, October 08:In a major boost to diagnostic healthcare facilities in the district, a 128-Slice CT Scan Machine was today dedicated to the public at Government Medical College, Kathua, under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, a Government of India enterprise.The state-of-the-art machine, established at a cost of ₹7 crore, will cater to nearly 12,000 patients annually, providing faster and more accurate diagnostic services to the people of Kathua and adjoining areas.
Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rajesh Sharma, who graced the occasion as the Chief Gues, lauded Power Grid Corporation for their generous contribution towards strengthening the healthcare infrastructure of the district.While appreciating the initiative, the DC said that the installation of the advanced 128-slice CT Scan machine marks a significant step forward in ensuring better access to quality healthcare for the citizens.
He emphasized that such collaborations between government institutions and public sector enterprises play a vital role in bridging critical infrastructure gaps and improving service delivery at the grassroots level.The machine was formally handed over by Executive Director, NR-II Tarun Bajaj, and Jasbir Singh, Executive Director, CC-CSR, Power Grid, to Dr. Surinder Kumar Attri, Principal, Government Medical College Kathua, in the presence of faculty members and staff.
After the formal handing over, the Deputy Commissioner dedicated the facility to the public, marking its operational commencement at GMC Kathua.The DC urged Power Grid to continue their association with the district through similar CSR initiatives in the areas of health, education, and public welfare, assuring full support from the District Administration in facilitating such developmental partnerships.