Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted a high-level committee to address the issue of land allocation for the relocation of the Government Medical College Handwara and its co-located Nursing College.
This decision was formalized through Government Order No. 2090-JK(GAD) of 2024, issued by the General Administration Department, with the Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir appointed as the committee chairperson.
The committee includes senior officials from various departments, such as the Deputy Commissioner of Kupwara, the Engineer-in-Chief of the Public Works Department, the Principal of GMC Handwara, and representatives from the Agriculture Department, Irrigation and Flood Control, SKUAST Kashmir, and other key sectors. Together, they are tasked with resolving critical issues surrounding the identification and approval of land for the project.
The committee’s responsibilities include evaluating the feasibility of new sites proposed by the Deputy Commissioner of Kupwara for the construction of GMC Handwara and its Nursing College.
This involves assessing safety and environmental factors such as soil quality, terrain gradient, and flood risks, as well as ensuring the availability of utilities like water supply, road connectivity, and electricity. The land identified must also meet the National Medical Commission’s minimum requirement of 200 kanals, with additional provisions for future expansion.
Moreover, the Committee has been directed to ensure the availability of encumbrance-free land and facilitate the issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) and other necessary clearances from relevant departments, including Forest, Agriculture, and SKUAST Kashmir. It has the authority to co-opt additional members as needed to accomplish its objectives effectively. [KNT]
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