J&K Healthcare, Hospitals & Public Health Master Hub
Comprehensive directory of AIIMS Jammu & Kashmir, SKIMS Soura, GMC Jammu & GMC Srinagar, 10 Medical Colleges, 20-District Health Matrix, Universal Health Insurance (AB-PMJAY SEHAT), 108 Emergency Ambulances, 24x7 Blood Banks, and High-Altitude Disaster Medicine.
Operational Status Legend & Statutory Medical Disclaimer
HEALTHCARE DIRECTORY 2026J&K Healthcare Administrative Ecosystem & Governance Hierarchy
Multi-tiered health delivery system governed by the Health & Medical Education (H&ME) Department, divisional directorates, apex autonomous institutes, and district health societies.
1. UT & Secretariat Level
- Administrative Dept: Health & Medical Education (H&ME) Department, Civil Secretariat.
- Apex Policy: Budget allocation, recruitment rules via JKPSC/JKSSB, medical college infrastructure funding.
- Autonomous Bodies: AIIMS Vijaypur & Awantipora (MoHFW GoI), SKIMS Soura Governing Body.
2. Divisional Directorates
- DHS Kashmir: Manages District Hospitals, CHCs, PHCs across 10 Valley districts.
- DHS Jammu: Oversees primary and secondary health infrastructure across 10 Jammu districts.
- Directorate of AYUSH: Governs Ayurvedic, Unani, Homeopathy hospitals and AHWCs.
- National Health Mission (NHM): Implements centrally sponsored health programmes.
3. District & Primary Care
- Chief Medical Officer (CMO): District-level public health head and member secretary DHS.
- Medical Superintendent (MS): Clinical and administrative head of District Hospitals/GMCs.
- Block Medical Officer (BMO): Oversees Community Health Centres (CHCs) and Block PHCs.
- Primary Tier: Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Sub-Centres, Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (H&WCs), ASHAs.
Master Medical Institutions Directory: AIIMS, SKIMS, GMCs & Super-Specialty Centres
Comprehensive directory of all national institutes, deemed medical universities, and Government Medical Colleges across Jammu & Kashmir.
AIIMS Jammu (Vijaypur)
AIIMS Kashmir (Awantipora)
SKIMS Soura
SKIMS Medical College & Hospital
GMC Srinagar & Associated Hospitals
GMC Jammu & Associated Hospitals
GMC Anantnag
GMC Baramulla
GMC Kathua
GMC Rajouri
GMC Doda
GMC Udhampur
GMC Handwara
SMVD Narayana Super Speciality Hospital
ASCOMS & Hospital
Master 20-District Healthcare Infrastructure & Facilities Directory
Comprehensive mapping of District Hospitals, Medical Colleges, CHC/PHC networks, Blood Banks, and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) administrations with direct deep-links to geography.html#dist-*.
Srinagar (Kashmir)
Ganderbal (Kashmir)
Budgam (Kashmir)
Anantnag (Kashmir)
Pulwama (Kashmir)
Kulgam (Kashmir)
Shopian (Kashmir)
Baramulla (Kashmir)
Bandipora (Kashmir)
Kupwara (Kashmir)
Jammu (Jammu)
Samba (Jammu)
Kathua (Jammu)
Udhampur (Jammu)
Reasi (Jammu)
Rajouri (Jammu)
Poonch (Jammu)
Doda (Jammu)
Ramban (Jammu)
Kishtwar (Jammu)
Emergency Response System, 108/102 Ambulance Fleet & Trauma Corridors
Statewide GPS-tracked emergency response integrated with Unified Emergency Response System 112, Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances, and highway trauma centers.
Free 24x7 Emergency Medical Service operated under National Health Mission. Fleet of 200+ GPS-enabled ALS (ventilator, defibrillator) and BLS ambulances across all 20 districts.
Toll-Free • 24x7 Control RoomFree dedicated maternal and neonatal ambulance transport under JSSK. Provides free pickup from home to health facility and drop back for mothers and sick infants.
Maternal & Child Transport • FreeUnified National Emergency Response System connecting Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services. Integrated with SDRF and Disaster Management Authorities.
State Disaster Control • 24x7National Highway Trauma Pathway & Golden Hour Protocol
Trauma centers situated at strategic nodes along NH-44 (Ghagwal, Chann Rorian, Udhampur, Ramban, Banihal, Qazigund, Bijbehara), NH-1 (Kangan), and NH-144A (Nowshera) provide immediate stabilization within the critical Golden Hour before transit to tertiary level-1 trauma centers at GMC Jammu, GMC Srinagar, or AIIMS Vijaypur.
Cross-reference Disaster Emergency Evacuation Protocols ➔Master Public Health Programmes & Universal Immunization Directory
Central and UT public health missions providing disease control, maternal healthcare, child survival, and universal welfare coverage across J&K.
AB-PMJAY SEHAT
Universal Immunization (UIP)
Janani Shishu Suraksha (JSSK)
TB Elimination (NTEP)
Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD)
Tele-MANAS Mental Health
Health Insurance, Golden Card Creation & Digital Citizen Services
Step-by-step practical guides for generating Ayushman Golden Cards, ABHA Health IDs, booking e-Hospital OPD slots, and e-Sanjeevani tele-consultations.
1. AB-PMJAY SEHAT Golden Card
Eligibility: All J&K residents having Ration Card and Aadhaar.
Documents: Aadhaar Card, Ration Card / NFSA / Non-NFSA certificate.
Process: Visit nearest CSC / Khidmat Centre or use Ayushman Bharat App for e-KYC.
2. ABHA Health ID Creation
Benefit: 14-digit unique digital health identity linking all electronic health records (EHR), lab tests, and hospital prescriptions.
Process: Create in 2 minutes using Aadhaar OTP on official ABDM portal.
3. e-Sanjeevani Tele-Consultation
Benefit: Free video consultation with MBBS doctors and medical specialists from home.
Process: Download e-Sanjeevani App or visit portal, generate token, and consult doctor online.
Medical, Dental, AYUSH, Nursing & Paramedical Education Ecosystem
Admission pathways, regulatory authorities (JKBOPEE, NMC, DCI, NCISM, INC), and recognized training institutions across J&K.
MBBS (Medicine)
BDS (Dental Surgery)
BAMS / BUMS (AYUSH)
B.Sc Nursing
Paramedical Diplomas (GNM, Lab, OTT, Radiology, Dialysis)
Directorate of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Unani, Yoga & Naturopathy
Evidence-informed holistic healthcare, 570+ Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AYUSH), specialized colleges, and wellness retreat infrastructure.
Apex AYUSH Educational & Hospital Assets
- Govt Ayurvedic Hospital Indira Nagar Jammu: 50-bed specialized Panchakarma, Ksharsutra, and Geriatric wellness hospital.
- Govt Ayurvedic Medical College Akhnoor (Jammu): 63-seat BAMS premier college with herbarium and medicinal nursery.
- Govt Unani Medical College Nawabagh (Ganderbal): 60-seat BUMS college with specialized Ilaj-bit-Tadbeer (Regimenal therapy) wing.
Wellness Centres & Herbal Flora
- 570+ AYUSH Health & Wellness Centres: Community yoga instructors, lifestyle disorder clinics, and free herbal dispensaries.
- Himalayan Medicinal Flora: J&K Medicinal Plants Board (JKMPB) conservation of Saussurea costus (Kuth), Aconitum heterophyllum (Patrees), and Saffron wellness extracts.
e-RaktKosh Integrated Blood Banks & Free Diagnostic Network
Statewide online blood stock tracking via National Blood Portal e-RaktKosh, blood component separation units, and free district pathology/CT diagnostics.
Major 24x7 Blood Centres (e-RaktKosh Connected)
- GMC Jammu Blood Centre: Bakshi Nagar • 📞 0191-2584290 / 0191-2584291
- AIIMS Vijaypur Blood Centre: Samba • 📞 8713970000 / 9419135736
- SMHS GMC Srinagar Blood Centre: Karan Nagar • 📞 0194-2452291 / 0194-2452013
- SKIMS Soura Blood Bank: Soura, Srinagar • 📞 0194-2313714
- Lal Ded Maternity Blood Centre: Srinagar • 📞 0194-2313716
- SMVD Narayana Blood Centre: Katra • 📞 01991-285555 / 1800-309-0309
Free Diagnostic Service Initiative (FDSI)
- Free Pathology Tests: Over 60 routine and advanced laboratory tests provided free at all District Hospitals and CHCs.
- Free Tele-Radiology: X-Rays, CT Scans, and Ultrasound interpreted online by specialist radiologists within 2 hours.
- Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP): Free 24x7 hemodialysis machines established in all 20 district hospitals for BPL/SEHAT patients.
Maternal Health, Special Newborn Care Units (SNCUs) & LaQshya
Comprehensive clinical initiatives lowering Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) across urban and rural J&K.
LaQshya Certified Labour Rooms
Standardized intrapartum and postpartum quality care ensuring dignified, respectful, and zero-infection childbirth at Lal Ded, SMGS, and District Hospitals.
SNCU & NBSU Network
Special Newborn Care Units (SNCUs) with modern radiant warmers, phototherapy, and neonatal ventilators installed across all 20 district hospitals.
Rashtriya Bal Swasthya (RBSK)
Mobile health teams screening children from 0 to 18 years for 4Ds: Defects at birth, Deficiencies, Diseases, and Developmental delays with free surgical corrections.
Mental Health Infrastructure, IMHANS & Tele-MANAS Helplines
State psychiatric hospitals, District Mental Health Programmes (DMHP), drug de-addiction centers, and 24x7 crisis counselling networks.
Apex Psychiatric Centres
- IMHANS Srinagar (Rainawari & Badamwari): Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences; tertiary research, child psychiatry, addiction medicine, and clinical psychology.
- Psychiatric Diseases Hospital Jammu: GMC Associated tertiary mental health hospital at Ambphalla, Jammu.
- ATF Addiction Treatment Facilities: Established in all 20 district hospitals under the National Drug Demand Reduction Action Plan.
Reviewed 24x7 Mental Health Helplines
If you or someone you know is feeling distressed, depressed, or overwhelmed, reach out for free, confidential, 24x7 professional support:
High-Altitude, Mountain & Pilgrimage Medical Preparedness
Essential medical guidelines for high-altitude trekking, winter sports, and the Shri Amarnathji Yatra (12,756 ft) across the Great Himalayan and Pir Panjal ranges.
1. Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
Symptoms: Headache, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, sleep disturbance above 8,000 ft.
Management: Gradual acclimatization (rest day at 8,000 ft), hydration (4-5 L/day), avoid alcohol. Stop ascending if symptoms persist.
2. HAPE & HACE Warning Signs
HAPE (Pulmonary): Severe breathlessness at rest, persistent cough, pink frothy sputum.
HACE (Cerebral): Confusion, unsteadiness (ataxia), hallucinations.
Emergency Action: Immediate descent (>1,000 m), high-flow oxygen, hyperbaric bag.
3. Shri Amarnathji Yatra Health Grid
Mandatory Requirement: Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC) from authorized state doctors.
Route Facilities: Base hospitals at Baltal, Nunwan, Panjtarni, and Holy Cave equipped with automated CPR machines, hyperbaric chambers, and oxygen booths.
Hazard ➔ Health Risk ➔ First Response ➔ Referral Clinical Framework
Standard operating procedures for managing public health crises induced by floods, earthquakes, snowstorms, and landslides.
Floods & Cloudbursts (Jhelum / Tawi)
Earthquakes (Seismic Zone IV & V)
Winter Snow Isolation (Gurez, Karnah, Marwah)
Highway Landslides & Shooting Stones (NH-44)
Health × Tourism × Infrastructure Integration Matrix
How four-lane expressways, railway networks, tunnels, and airports provide safe year-round healthcare access and emergency lifelines across Jammu & Kashmir.
All-Weather Highway & Tunnel Corridors
The commissioning of the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel (9.28 km), Navyug Banihal-Qazigund Tunnel (8.45 km), and Z-Morh Tunnel (6.5 km) has slashed transit time for critically ill patients heading to Srinagar or Jammu tertiary hospitals from 12+ hours to under 4 hours, eliminating winter road blockade deaths.
Explore Tunnels Master Directory ➔USBRL Railway & Air Ambulance Integration
The all-weather broad-gauge USBRL rail corridor linking Katra to Srinagar across the Chenab Rail Bridge, paired with Srinagar (SXR) and Jammu (IXJ) civil airport terminals, guarantees sub-zero winter medical supply chains and rapid national super-specialty transfers.
Explore USBRL Railways Hub ➔Public Grievance Redressal & Healthcare Contact Channels
Official grievance portals, escalation authorities, and public helplines for complaints regarding hospital service, SEHAT insurance billing, or drug availability.
AB-PMJAY SEHAT Insurance Grievances
Hospital Services & Medical Officer Grievances
Medical Admission & BOPEE Enquiries
Anti-Ragging & Student Safety in Medical Colleges
All historical, demographic, examination, and geographic records across this portal are compiled from public domain repositories, including the Official Gazette of India (egazette.nic.in), Census of India Demographic Data, India Meteorological Department (IMD), and statutory notifications issued by the J&K Administration & Examination Boards.