LG Sinha inaugurates private eye hospital Dr. Agarwal's in Srinagar

September 20, 2025 by News Desk

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the new Centre of Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital at Qamarwari, emphasizing the need for accessible and affordable eye care across Jammu Kashmir.

Addressing the gathering, the LG urged hospitals and the medical fraternity to connect specialists with patients in rural and remote areas. He highlighted the role of modern technologies in transforming eye care over the past decade, enabling faster diagnoses, precise treatments, and wider access to healthcare services.

“AI-powered systems now help doctors detect early signs of disease and eye problems. Hospitals like Dr. Agarwals must ensure that residents of J&K receive the same quality of care available in cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai,” he said.

The LG also spoke about the overall transformation of the healthcare sector in Jammu and Kashmir under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, noting the expansion of government and private healthcare infrastructure to ensure quality services for every citizen.

He called upon Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Centre and other hospitals to organise free eye check-up camps, particularly in rural and border areas, and recommended the use of telemedicine, virtual consultations, and digital examinations to reach more people.

The event was attended by Dr. Ashar Agarwal, Chief Business Officer, Dr. Agarwals Group of Eye Hospitals; Dr. Atif Ali Mir, Head Clinical Services, Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital, Srinagar; along with doctors and staff members of the hospital.

Other dignitaries present included Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, Secretary, Science & Technology; Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Secretary, Health and Medical Education; Anshul Garg, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Rajiv Pandey, DIG Central Kashmir Range; Dr. GV Sundeep Chakravarthy, SSP Srinagar; Shri Akshay Labroo, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar; and Shri Imran Reza Ansari, President, All J&K Shia Association.