Guwahati, February 1: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday marked a major milestone in the state’s healthcare sector by laying the foundation stone of a new building of Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), to be built at an estimated cost of ₹3,300 crore.
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On the same occasion, the Chief Minister also inaugurated an 832-bed Mother and Child Hospital at the GMCH, aimed at providing specialised maternal and neonatal care. The new facility is expected to play a crucial role in reducing the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) and Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in Assam.
Calling it a “giant leap in healthcare,” the Chief Minister said the expansion and upgradation of GMCH would significantly strengthen Assam’s health infrastructure. He noted that GMCH, established in 1960, is set to undergo a comprehensive overhaul with the addition of modern facilities, advanced medical services, and expanded capacity.
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The new GMCH building is envisioned to transform the institution into one of the largest medical colleges in the country, enhancing both patient care and medical education. The Chief Minister said the project would benefit people from across Assam and the wider Northeast, ensuring access to quality healthcare services under one of the state’s premier medical institutions.
Officials said the combined initiatives represent a historic moment for Assam’s health sector, reaffirming the government’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery and strengthening tertiary medical facilities in the state.
