Silchar, Oct 25 \u2014 Marking a major stride in healthcare development for southern Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday laid the foundation stone for a \u20b9295-crore, 208-bed Super Speciality Hospital at the Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH). The project, aimed at strengthening specialised healthcare in the Barak Valley, is expected to serve a large section of the population across the region.<\/p>\n
Sharing the announcement on X (formerly Twitter), the Chief Minister wrote, \u201cFurthering quality healthcare in Barak Valley. To ensure specialised treatment is available to the people of Barak Valley within the region, I laid the foundation stone of the \u20b9295cr Super speciality hospital at SMCH which will cater to a large section of people.\u201d<\/p>\n
Earlier in the day, while addressing the media at the Police Parade Ground in Silchar, Sarma described the new facility as a milestone project in the state\u2019s ongoing effort to expand advanced medical infrastructure. \u201cThis will be a milestone project to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in Barak Valley,\u201d he said, reaffirming the government\u2019s commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare services across Assam.<\/p>\n
In addition to the hospital project, the Chief Minister also unveiled a series of other major infrastructure initiatives for the region. These include:<\/p>\n
The construction of an elevated corridor from Trunk Road near Capital Point to Rangirkhari (Phase I).<\/p>\n
A new bridge over the Barak River at Moduraghat to ease regional connectivity.<\/p>\n
Providing a key update on the Dolu Airport project, Sarma said the proposal has already received clearance from the airport authorities. \u201cIt will now move to the Standing Finance Committee and then to the Cabinet. I believe all necessary processes will be completed by the end of this year,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Highlighting the significance of these initiatives, the Chief Minister said the projects reflect the government\u2019s broader vision for balanced regional growth. \u201cBarak Valley will witness a transformation in connectivity and healthcare \u2014 two critical pillars of development,\u201d Sarma stated.<\/p>\n
Reiterating his government\u2019s focus on progress and welfare, Sarma expressed confidence that the people would continue to support the BJP\u2019s developmental agenda in the upcoming 2026 elections.<\/p>\n
With the foundation of the super speciality hospital now laid, the Barak Valley stands on the brink of a new era in medical advancement \u2014 one that promises better healthcare, improved connectivity, and stronger regional growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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