Committed to build good health infrastructure in Assam, says CM Sarma

IANS April 7, 2025 239 views

Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is driving an ambitious infrastructure and healthcare transformation across the state. His government is rapidly expanding medical colleges, establishing universities, and constructing critical infrastructure like Brahmaputra bridges. The CM's vision focuses on comprehensive development, including educational support through bicycle and scooter distribution programs. These initiatives aim to position Assam as one of India's most developed states in the coming years.

"We will soon come under one of the developed states in the country" - Himanta Biswa Sarma
Committed to build good health infrastructure in Assam, says CM Sarma
Guwahati, April 7: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said building good healthcare institutions is the priority of the state government.

Key Points

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Expanding medical colleges from 3 to 26 across Assam

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Establishing universities in multiple districts

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Building Brahmaputra bridges in each district

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Implementing student welfare schemes

Taking to X, CM Sarma wrote, “On #WorldHealthDay, we reaffirm our deepest appreciation to all those who work hard, often beyond the call of duty, to keep our community healthy. We also reiterate our commitment to prioritise resource to build healthcare institutions, nurture healthcare professionals and universalise affordable healthcare.”

According to the Chief Minister, the government is currently building 23 medical colleges, and work on three more will start in a year.

“There were just three medical colleges for a very long time when Congress was in power. We are now building 23 medical colleges around the state, and we plan to start building three more in the districts of Darang, Hojai, and Hailakandi within the next year,” he said.

CM Sarma said there is at least one university in every district that can be found if one travels the entire length and breadth of Assam. “We have established universities in Hojai, Nagon, Cachar, Bajali, and Lakhimpur - nearly every district in the state has a university under construction or we could finish establishing one,” he said.

The Chief Minister added that the government is trying to build a bridge across the Brahmaputra in each district.

He stated, “Together with universities and medical colleges, we are constructing bridges across the Brahmaputra River. No one could have predicted that Assam would develop so quickly. We will soon come under one of the developed states in the country.”

Meanwhile, under the microfinance incentive and relief scheme, more than 78,000 borrowers benefited through the state government’s relief package that would restore their creditworthiness and will also provide them with financial stability.

The CM said, “More than 3.23 lakh bicycles were distributed among the school students across the state along with the distribution of 48,673 scooters for meritorious students under various schemes.” Nearly 27,000 top performers in the Class 10 examination were given cash awards, the CM said.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
This is such positive news! 23 medical colleges is incredible progress for Assam. My cousin in Nagaon will finally have access to quality healthcare nearby. Kudos to the government for prioritizing health infrastructure 👏
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Rahul D.
While I appreciate the infrastructure push, I hope they're also focusing on staffing these new facilities properly. Building colleges is one thing, but we need qualified doctors willing to work in rural areas too.
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Mitali S.
The bridge projects across Brahmaputra will be game-changers! My village in Majuli has been waiting for proper connectivity for decades. So happy to see development reaching all corners of Assam 🌉
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Arjun P.
The education initiatives are impressive too - universities in every district AND scholarships? This holistic approach to development is exactly what Assam needed. My niece received one of those scooters last year!
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Sunita M.
I just hope these projects maintain quality standards. Rapid development is good, but we've seen too many half-finished or poorly maintained government projects in the past. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Jayanta B.
The microfinance relief scheme is life-changing for so many families. Financial stability leads to better health and education outcomes. Smart policy making here!

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