Silchar (Assam), 24 Aug (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday concluded his three-day visit to the three districts of Barak Valley, during which he focused on improving road and healthcare infrastructure, along with other issues.
\n“I wrapped up my three-day visit to Barak Valley with a comprehensive review meeting alongside key stakeholders,” Sarma posted on X.<\/p>\n
Sharing some major takeaways from the visit, he said key focus is on road infrastructure.<\/p>\n
“Ensuring motorable roads in Silchar and surrounding areas before the Puja season is our top priority. We\u2019ll be initiating work on this front immediately. Additionally, we are planning a seven-km elevated road over Silchar Town, with utility wires going underground,” he said.<\/p>\n
He affirmed the government\u2019s commitment to transforming the healthcare facilities in Barak Valley.<\/p>\n
“We\u2019ve had extensive discussions on establishing a new medical college in Hailakandi, subject to land availability – a promise we made during the elections. Moreover, plans are underway to construct a 1,500-bed hospital at SMCH, Silchar, over the next 2-3 years,” he said.<\/p>\n
Sarma also reviewed ongoing water supply schemes and strategies to address the sinking zone in the region.<\/p>\n
“As I return to Dispur, I\u2019m taking with me invaluable feedback and insights gathered from people over the past few days. Rest assured, we will carefully review each one,” the CM said.<\/p>\n
Sarma assured the people of Barak Valley to “expect significant developments on the ground soon”, following his visit.<\/p>\n
“The region’s progress remains central to our agenda,” he added.<\/p>\n
An official release said Sarma visited the Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) on Saturday and inaugurated a state-of-the-art 20-bed Cardiology Intensive Care Unit (ICU).<\/p>\n
He also reviewed the ongoing construction of a 535-bed emergency building at SMCH, which is expected to be completed by November next year.<\/p>\n
Once operational, the hospital\u2019s total bed capacity will increase from the current 1,350 to approximately 1,885.<\/p>\n
The Chief Minister also attended the closing ceremony of the 150th anniversary of the District Bar Association, Cachar, Silchar, which was established in 1874.<\/p>\n
Sarma extended his heartfelt congratulations to the association, acknowledging its contributions during the transition from the Indian Penal Code (IPC) to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.<\/p>\n
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