# CS sets vision to transform SKIMS into quaternary care hub 2026-08-09T03:52:23+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Standing Finance Committee of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, met after a gap of over five years under Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, who set a vision to transform the institute into a quaternary healthcare facility and a Centre of Excellence. Dulloo directed SKIMS to prepare a comprehensive roadmap so patients from Jammu and Kashmir do not need to travel outside for advanced treatment. The committee cleared several infrastructure projects, including an Emergency Block, a Trauma Care Centre and an Organ Transplant Unit. Director Prof. Mohd. Ashraf Ganie presented key performance indicators and a plan for institutional expansion. ## Coverage - greaterkashmir.com Tags: Atal Dulloo, healthcare, infrastructure, Jammu and Kashmir, quaternary care, SKIMS Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/cs-sets-vision-to-transform-skims-into-quaternary-care-hub/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/cs-sets-vision-to-transform-skims-into-quaternary-care-hub/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.