Efforts Underway to Provide Advanced Healthcare Services Across Assam: CM Sarma
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Synopsis
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the ongoing construction of a medical college in Tamulpur will enhance healthcare services statewide, fostering new opportunities for youth. The government is also building 23 medical colleges and establishing universities in every district, along with construction of bridges across the Brahmaputra.
Key Takeaways
- The Tamulpur Medical College & Hospital aims to enhance healthcare facilities.
- Plans to build 23 medical colleges, with three more to start next year.
- Each district is set to have at least one university.
- Bridges across the Brahmaputra River are in the works.
- 78,000 borrowers benefited from the relief package.
Guwahati, March 19 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced on Wednesday that the ongoing construction of the medical college in Tamulpur will significantly enhance the government’s initiatives to elevate healthcare services across the state, also paving the way for new prospects for the youth.
In a post on X, CM Sarma stated, “The Tamulpur Medical College & Hospital will further strengthen our commitment to extend advanced healthcare services to every corner of the state and create increased opportunities for our aspiring young individuals.”
As per the Chief Minister, the state is currently developing 23 medical colleges, with plans to commence work on three additional colleges within the next year.
“For a prolonged period, there were merely three medical colleges during the Congress rule. Now, we are establishing 23 medical colleges across the state, with intentions to initiate three more in the districts of Darang, Hojai, and Hailakandi within the coming year,” he remarked.
CM Sarma further mentioned that there is at least one university located in every district throughout Assam. “We have successfully established universities in Hojai, Nagon, Cachar, Bajali, and Lakhimpur - nearly every district is either home to a university under construction or one that will soon be completed,” he noted.
The Chief Minister also highlighted the government's initiative to construct a bridge over the Brahmaputra in each district.
He expressed, “Alongside universities and medical colleges, we are building bridges across the Brahmaputra River. It is astonishing how rapidly Assam is progressing. We will soon be recognized as one of the developed states in the nation.”
Simultaneously, under the microfinance incentive and relief scheme, over 78,000 borrowers have benefited from the state government’s relief package aimed at restoring their credit ratings and ensuring their financial stability.
CM Sarma added, “More than 3.23 lakh bicycles have been distributed to school students across the state, along with 48,673 scooters awarded to meritorious students through various initiatives.”
Additionally, nearly 27,000 top performers in the Class 10 examinations have received cash awards, as stated by the CM.
Furthermore, the state government has allocated Rs 353.67 crores to 6.86 lakh disaster-affected families for the reconstruction of their homes, addressing their needs along with essential supplies.
