Srinagar, Sept. 20 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed remarkable progress in healthcare over the past five to six years, with both government and private sectors contributing to improved medical facilities.

"In developing the health infrastructure, Jammu and Kashmir is the most developed state of the country. Until 2019, there were only four medical colleges. Today there are 11 medical colleges, two AIIMS, and a strong Indian System of Medicine network," Sinha said while inaugurating Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital in Srinagar.

According to KNS, LG said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative of universal health coverage has ensured that every citizen of J&K is entitled to health insurance w...