Srinagar: Ujala Cygnus Kashmir Super Specialty Hospital has been conferred with the Vyapar Ratna Award for its outstanding achievements in patient care and community health initiatives. The award was presented by Union Minister for Industries and Commerce, Piyush Goyal, at a function held at SKICC Srinagar.
The award was received by Dr. Pervez Sofi, Managing Director of the hospital, who termed the recognition a “testament to the hospital’s mission of accessible and quality healthcare in Kashmir.”
Part of the Ujala Cygnus network of 28 hospitals in North India, the Srinagar-based facility has emerged as a key player in the Valley’s healthcare landscape since its inception. As a fully NABH-accredited hospital, it adheres to the highest standards of patient safety and quality care.
Notable Achievements:
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First in Kashmir to be empaneled with ECHS, CGHS, and ESIC, expanding access to government health beneficiaries.
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Performed over 20,000 surgeries under the Ayushman Bharat scheme in just two years.
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Treated 1.9 lakh OPD and 30,000 IPD patients, highlighting its large-scale service delivery.
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Achieved financial sustainability within six months of operation.
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Conducted 312 free medical camps under “Sehat Chaupal”, screening over 12,000 people.
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Delivered 76 Basic Life Support trainings to frontline personnel including Traffic Police and CAPF forces.
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Co-hosted two women’s cricket tournaments with Chinar Corps, leading to the IPL selection of a local female cricketer.
