25/07/2025
*Meeting of Rogi Kalyan Samiti Held at CHC Kalakote to Review and Strengthen Healthcare Services*
Kalakote, 25-07-2025 — A significant meeting of the Rogi Kalyan Samiti was held today at the Community Health Centre (CHC) Kalakote with the objective of reviewing and strengthening healthcare infrastructure and service delivery across the block.
The meeting was chaired by the Honourable Member of Legislative Assembly Kalakote-Sunderbani and Chairman of the Rogi Kalyan Samiti, Thakur Randhir Singh. The session featured a detailed PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Iqbal Malik, Block Medical Officer (BMO) Kalakote, and was attended by key administrative and medical officials, along with members of the Rogi Kalyan Samiti Kalakote.
During the meeting, Dr. Malik presented a comprehensive report highlighting the block’s healthcare achievements, including the number of surgeries performed, emergency and accident cases managed, and other essential services rendered at CHC Kalakote.
Thakur Randhir Singh underscored the importance of meticulous documentation and regular updates of such records to ensure transparency and accountability within all health institutions.
Key infrastructural issues were discussed extensively, including the need for a special water connection from the Mehari water tank, increasing the borewell depth at CHC Kalakote, and the non-functional solar plant due to damaged batteries. Concerns were also raised about vacant posts for specialist doctors, medical officers, and paramedics, as well as the requirement for tile work and blacktopping of hospital pathways. Other challenges related to electricity, plumbing, and overall maintenance were addressed.
Expressing serious concern over irregular water supply at CHC Kalakote, Thakur Singh urged the concerned departments to treat this as an urgent priority and resolve it within a stipulated timeframe to prevent disruption in patient services.
“Healthcare is not just a service but a responsibility,” Thakur Randhir Singh stated. “Every officer and stakeholder must approach their duties with utmost commitment and seriousness.” He also appreciated the efforts of BMO Dr. Iqbal Malik for his dedication to improving health services in the block.
The meeting was also attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Kalakote, Dr. Mohd Tanwir (JKAS), Dr wasim Chouhan and distinguished members of the Rogi Kalyan Samiti including Ex Deputy Director Muhammad Iqbal, Advocate Vinod Sharma, Dr. Ashok Sharma, Surinder Kumar Sharma, Sardari Lal Raina,Sardar Amreek Singh, Sh. Ashok Kumar Raina, Sh. Girdhari Lal Sudan , sanjay Gupta , Sanjay sani and others