Jammu & Kashmir
Audit finds only 67% posts filled in healthcare system across JK
Srinagar: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged significant shortages in Jammu and Kashmir’s health sector, reporting that only 67% of sanctioned posts were filled.
The audit, tabled in the Assembly, underscores systemic challenges in staffing and infrastructure across healthcare institutions.
Out of more than 46,000 sanctioned positions, nearly one-third remained vacant, including key positions in medical and paramedical categories.
The report also highlighted infrastructure deficiencies, noting that several health facilities lacked adequate bed capacity and essential services.
The findings indicate uneven distribution of manpower across districts and emphasise the need for improved planning and resource allocation. [KNT]