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Chief Minister inaugurates Rs 23 crore MRI scanner at Nerchowk Medical College
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🗓 27 Sep 2026, 02:15 PM
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The Chief Minister officially opened a new MRI machine worth Rs 23 crore at Nerchowk Medical College, boosting diagnostic facilities in the region.
The Chief Minister presided over the inauguration of a high‑end magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner at Nerchowk Medical College in Nerchowk, Jammu. The equipment, valued at Rs 23 crore, represents a significant upgrade to the college’s diagnostic infrastructure.
Health officials said the MRI unit will serve both medical students and patients, reducing the need to travel to distant tertiary hospitals for advanced imaging. The machine is expected to become operational shortly after the ceremony, with staff training already underway.
The investment underscores the state government's commitment to strengthening healthcare services in Jammu and Kashmir, aligning with broader initiatives to improve medical education and patient care in the region.
Health officials said the MRI unit will serve both medical students and patients, reducing the need to travel to distant tertiary hospitals for advanced imaging. The machine is expected to become operational shortly after the ceremony, with staff training already underway.
The investment underscores the state government's commitment to strengthening healthcare services in Jammu and Kashmir, aligning with broader initiatives to improve medical education and patient care in the region.