In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah flagged off seven ambulances and other healthcare equipment from the Civil Secretariat in Jammu for various districts across the Union Territory. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the ambulances have been provided by the Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation under its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, at a total cost of over 144 lakh rupees. In addition, seven TruNat machines worth nearly 59 lakh rupees and two handheld X-ray machines costing about 36 lakh rupees have also been supplied. Medical equipment and medicines valued at around 29 lakh rupees have been provided to the Thalassemia Day Care Centre at SMGS Hospital, Jammu. Essential items have also been distributed to child care institutions in Udhampur.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said strengthening emergency healthcare access, particularly in underserved areas, remains a top priority. He expressed confidence that the new ambulances and equipment will improve timely medical response and help save lives.