ONGC Collaborates With J&K Govt To Enhance Healthcare Facilities At Baltal And Chandanwari

New Delhi, June 29, 2024: ONGC has teamed up with Jammu & Kashmir’s Department of Health and Medical Education to bolster healthcare infrastructure in the union territory.

Under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, ONGC has constructed permanent hospitals at Baltal in Ganderbal district and Chandanwari in Anantnag district. Each of these hospitals are equipped with 100 beds, lodging facilities for medical staff, and intensive care units that will serve as Primary Health Centres and provide essential medical services to the local communities.

Situated on the road of Amarnath Yatra, these hospitals will also provide medical support to the pilgrims of the Yatra. Until last year, temporary medical facilities had been operating each year on the Yatra route, entailing significant recurring costs and logistical complexities, the company said in a press release.

This initiative will improve healthcare accessibility, reduce operational costs, and ensure continuous medical support for the local population, it said.