Srinagar, Nov 5: Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda arrived in Awantipora on Thursday to review the ongoing construction and development of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Kashmir.

The 750-bed healthcare facility is being established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) at an estimated cost of over Rs 2,160 crore.

During the visit, Nadda is scheduled to inspect the ongoing construction work, assess the development of various medical facilities and hold discussions with officials associated with the project.

The completion of AIIMS Awantipora is expected to enhance the healthcare infrastructure of Jammu and Kashmir by providing advanced tertiary medical services and reducing the need for patients to travel outside the Valley for specialised treatment.