PM Narendra Modi is in Jammu and Kashmir to formally inaugurate the 230-bed Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Super Speciality Hospital, officials said on Monday.


The facility has been set up by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board at a cost of Rs 300 crore near Katra in Reasi district, an official said.


Free of cost OPD services and diagnostic tests started at the hospital from March 15. The hospital became fully functional from April 8.


"The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art computerized equipment to provide best possible diagnostic and treatment facilities to the patients," the official said.


This is Modis third visit to Katra shrine since he took office in May 2014.

I am looking forward to being in Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow where I will attend a wide range of programmes and interact with citizens, Modi tweeted on Monday.

Pic: The PM inaugurates the Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Narayana Super Speciality Hospital in Katra where CM Mehbooba Mufti was also present.