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Vohra for multi-disciplinary panel in 5 new medical colleges

KT NEWS SERVICE. Dated: 8/10/2018 12:05:02 PM

SRINAGAR, Aug 9: To ensure smooth take-off of the five new medical colleges in the state, governor N N Vohra has called for putting in place a multidisciplinary committee of officers and experts to coordinate infrastructure and academic issues of these colleges.
Governor has asked the chief secretary to urgently constitute the Committee which shall coordinate with the concerned departments various activities related to the new medical colleges coming up at Anantnag, Baramulla, Kathua, Rajouri and Doda.

The committee shall harmonize issues like infrastructure development including construction works, setting up of equipment, hiring of faculty, paramedical staff and academic matters so that the academic activities in these Colleges get started any hiccups as per schedule.
Meanwhile, in an important announcement, the Governor called for instituting annual awards for engineers, construction companies and contractors whose work in the state is outstanding. He also called for incentivizing executing agencies for completing developmental projects ahead of the scheduled time while maintaining the quality parameters and professional standards. Such a move, he said, will go a long way in encouraging best practices in construction works.