Archive · 13 Jan 2026
J&K Healthcare Transformation with Major Infrastructure and Education Expansion
Jammu and Kashmir is making big changes to its healthcare system.
The government is building new hospitals and medical schools.
They are also adding more seats for doctors and nurses.
This means people in Jammu and Kashmir can get better medical care closer to home.
They have new big hospitals called AIIMS in Jammu and Kashmir.
The number of medical colleges has gone up from 4 to 12.
There are more doctors and nurses being trained now.
The government is also setting up more health centers and ambulances.
This is making healthcare better and easier to get for everyone in the region.
Jammu & Kashmir is undergoing a historic healthcare transformation with significant infrastructure and education expansion.
Two AIIMS institutions (Jammu and Kashmir) have been established, providing world-class tertiary and super-specialty care.
The number of Government Medical Colleges has increased from 4 to 12, including new institutions in underserved districts.
Medical education capacity has expanded sharply, with MBBS seats rising from 500 to 1,725 and PG seats from 513 to 802.
Healthcare infrastructure projects include new hospitals, Health & Wellness Centres, and Critical Care Blocks, improving access and quality of care.
- Who
- Government of India and Jammu & Kashmir officials
- What
- Historic healthcare transformation with infrastructure and education expansion
- When
- Ongoing, with AIIMS Kashmir expected to be functional by year-end
- Where
- Jammu & Kashmir, Union Territory of India
- Why
- To improve healthcare access, quality, and reduce dependence on external medical facilities
- AIIMS Institutions
- Two AIIMS (Jammu and Kashmir) established
- Medical Colleges
- 12 Government Medical Colleges (up from 4)
- MBBS Seats
- 1,725 (up from 500)
- PG and Super-Specialty Seats
- 802 (up from 513)
- DNB Seats
- 438 (up from 20)
- Health & Wellness Centres
- 3,166 (up from 130)
- Jan Aushadhi Kendras
- 307 (up from 47)
- Ambulance Fleet
- 489 vehicles (102/108)
- Infant Mortality Rate
- 14 (down from 22)
- Sex Ratio at Birth
- 976 (up from 927)
