Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 12: AIIMS Jammu was awarded the “Best Project” on the momentous occasion of 170th CPWD Annual Day by Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar today.
The celebratory event took place at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi with the presence of Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu, Secretary of MoHUA Anurag Jain and Director General of CPWD Rajesh Kaushal.
Prof (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta, Executive Director and CEO, AIIMS Jammu, commented, “I am filled with immense pride and joy on this momentous occasion. Being awarded the Best Project on the 170th CPWD Annual Day is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and our dedication to serving the healthcare needs of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.”
The Executive Director expressed sincere and heartfelt gratitude towards “Arcop Associates Private Ltd” for their significant support in designing the project, ACIL [Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Limited] for outstanding contribution to the construction of AIIMS, and IIT Jammu for ensuring Quality Control at every step of its construction.
The executive Director added, “This state-of-the-art infrastructure in Vijaypur tehsil of Samba district is not just a building; it is a beacon of hope and a symbol of our commitment to providing the highest standard of medical care. We are dedicated to making AIIMS Jammu a centre of excellence in healthcare, research and education.”
When asked about the salient features of the project, Prof. Gupta responded, “AIIMS Jammu has been honored with the Best Project award in the Electrical & Mechanical Services category. This impressive project features a sprawling 227-acre campus along the Delhi-Katra Expressway, encompassing a hospital, academic block, public buildings, and residential complexes for students and faculty. The campus includes a large sports complex, barrier-free environment under the Accessible India campaign, and rainwater harvesting system.”
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