Jammu, Nov 5 The Centre today said that it has sanctioned Rs 240 crore for super-specialities in capital cities of Jammu and Srinagar in the state.

Stating this during inspection of construction site of super-speciality hospital here, union minister for Health and Family Welfare Ghulam Nabi Azad said that strengthening the health infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir is one of the priorities of his ministry.

Appreciating the state government for taking keen interest in developing health infrastructure on modern lines, Azad assured that funds will be no problem for expansion of healthcare facilities throughout the state.

The minister said that he will fully support the state government in implementation of various programmes under National Rural Health Mission.

Accompanied by Jammu and Kashmir minister for Health and Horticulture Sham Lal Sharma, Azad also visited emergency unit of Government Medical College Jammu and the new block of Gandhi Nagar Hospital here.

- (Agencies)