Assam is all set for a massive development push, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be launching and laying foundation stone of different projects worth more than Rs 14,300 crore tomorrow.
Among the key projects include-inaugural of the AIIMS Guwahati and 3 new Medical Colleges, foundation laying of Assam Advanced Health Care Innovation Institute, launch of ‘Aapke Dwar Ayushman, 5 railway projects besides others.
The operationalization of AIIMS, Guwahati will mark a momentous occasion for the state of Assam and the entire North-East region. This is also a testimony of the Prime Minister’s commitment to strengthen health infrastructure across the country. The foundation stone of this Hospital was also laid by the Prime Minister in May 2017. Built at a cost of more than Rs. 1120 crores, AIIMS Guwahati is a state of the art Hospital having capacity of 750 beds including 30 AYUSH beds. This hospital will have an annual intake capacity of 100 MBBS students every year.
Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation three Medical Colleges viz Nalbari Medical College, Nalbari; Nagaon Medical College, Nagaon; and Kokrajhar Medical College, Kokrajhar, built at a cost of about Rs. 615 crore, Rs. 600 crore and Rs. 535 crore respectively. Each medical college has an attached 500 bedded teaching hospitals with OPD/ IPD services including emergency services, ICU facilities, OT and diagnostic facilities etc. Each Medical College will have an annual intake capacity of 100 MBBS students.
Prime Minister Modi will also lay the foundation stone of a bridge on Brahmaputra river connecting Palashbari and Sualkuchi. The bridge will provide much-needed connectivity in the region.
Besides, the Prime Minister will also commission a 500 TPD Methanol plant at Namrup in Dibrugarh.
PM Modi will also inaugurate five railway projects including doubling and electrification of various sections in the region.
The railway projects to be inaugurated are: Digaru – Lumding section; Gauripur – Abhayapuri Section; Doubling of New Bongaigaon – Dhup Dhara section; Electrification of Raninagar Jalpaiguri – Guwahati section; Electrification of Senchoa – Silghat Town and Senchoa – Mairabari section.
Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for the project for beautification of Rang Ghar in Sivasagar, which will enhance tourist amenities at the location. Rang Ghar located in Sivasagar is one of the most iconic structures to depict the Ahom cultures and traditions.
At around 12 noon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reach AIIMS Guwahati and inspect its newly built campus before dedicating it to the Nation. At around 2:15 PM, Prime Minister will attend the programme marking the platinum Jubilee Celebrations of Guwahati High Court at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra, Guwahati. During the programme, the Prime Minister will launch a mobile application ‘Assam Cop’ designed by Assam Police. The app will facilitate accused and vehicle search from the database of Crime & Criminal Network Tracking System (CCTNS) and the VAHAN national register.
At 5 PM, Prime Minister will reach Sarusajai Stadium to witness over 11000 Bihu artistes performing together at a single location in an attempt to create a Guiness World Record.
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