Srinagar, Feb. 19 -- The J&K government will be purchasing Rs.400 crore high end medical machines, including latest Cath lab and MRI for Government Medical College Baramulla, and two dialysis units for CHC Uri with the government informing that the order for cath labs have already been placed.

The information was shared following response was sought by Baramulla legislator, Javid Hassan Baig. He had asked the government regarding the status and purchase of medical equipment in J&K especially for the Baramulla GMC.

"Yes, there is an allocation of Rs.400 crore for the FY 2025-26 on procurement of medical equipments for hospitals across J&K. The procurement plan for Rs.373.11 crore stand already issued to the JKMSCL vide this departments l...