- 365 Medical Officers posted in remote areas to augment healthcare facilities: Sakeena Itoo
JAMMU, Mar 15: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, informed the Legislative Assembly that the Higher Education department has successfully implemented the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020 in all Government Degree Colleges across Jammu and Kashmir.
The Minister was replying to a question raised by Javid Riyaz in Legislative Assembly today.
The Minister informed the House that the colleges of J&K are already offering job-oriented and skill-based courses to enhance students’ employability and practical learning. She apprised that the Business Management programs are being offered in various colleges in J&K but Artificial Intelligence as a separate program has not been introduced as yet as the subject is new and developing area of learning.
She further said that Artificial Intelligence is taught as part of curriculum of Computer Applications.
Meanwhile, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today informed the House that the government is making every effort to ensure healthcare services are provided across all areas of J&K.
The Minister said this while replying to a question raised by Mir Mohammad Fayaz.
She added that this is evident from the recent appointment of 365 medical officers, who have been posted to remote and underserved areas facing doctor shortages.
The Minister said that the Health and Medical Education department does not encourage attachments of doctors, instead, it is making every effort to ensure healthcare services are provided in all areas of J&K including far-flung and underserved regions.
The Minister further also informed the house that some deployments are being made due to compelling personal circumstances of the doctor, mostly on health grounds. She added that such adjustments are done with consideration for the well-being of doctors while still contributing towards the overall healthcare system.
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