Today, the Mission Director, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, J&K, launched the Ranking of Health Institutions across Jammu & Kashmir for Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and Scan & Share usage. In this evaluation, Government Medical College, Kathua proudly secured the 1st Position for the month of August 2025.
This remarkable achievement has been made possible under the dynamic leadership and constant guidance of Dr. Surinder Kumar Atri, Principal, GMC Kathua, with the active support of all Heads of Departments, Medical Superintendent, Deputy Medical Superintendent, Faculty Members, Senior Residents, Medical Record Officer, Junior Residents, Interns, Health & Allied staff, Clerical staff, and Supporting staff members. Their collective dedication in ensuring smooth implementation of EMRs and Scan & Share facilities has set a benchmark in digital healthcare delivery.
The success reflects:
Seamless adoption of digital protocols for patient data management and real-time record keeping.
Dedicated manpower deployment, including trained data entry operators and record management teams, who ensured accuracy and efficiency.
Robust coordination among clinical and non-clinical staff, ensuring that every patient benefitted from Scan & Share services without delay.
Regular training and awareness drives conducted for doctors, nurses, and allied staff for effective digital record handling.
Strong IT infrastructure and resource mobilization to support the uninterrupted functioning of digital systems.
Patient-centric approach, where timely generation, scanning, and sharing of records improved overall treatment experience.
Speaking on the occasion, Principal Dr. Surinder Kumar Atri expressed pride in the efforts of the entire GMC Kathua family, stating that “This achievement is not just a rank, but recognition of the collective hard work, discipline, and commitment of our institution towards embracing digital healthcare and improving patient care.”
The recognition of GMC Kathua as the top institution in J&K for EMRs and Scan & Share usage is a testament to the institution’s dedication to digital transformation in healthcare, aligned with the vision of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
Via NFJM
