The Assam Cabinet approved a major ₹4,257-crore project to upgrade and rebuild the aging Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) into a state-of-the-art super-speciality facility. The initiative includes a 3,000-bed capacity expansion, focusing on modernization and infrastructure development
Key Highlights
- Total Project Cost: Approx. ₹4,257 crore, covering GMCH and other health, paramedical, and nursing institutions in Assam.
- Infrastructure Transformation: Rebuilding the old GMCH with advanced technology, with an aim to increase total bed capacity to 5,000 in its final form.
- Project Scope: Includes construction of a super-speciality medical care facility, strengthening the Srimanta Sankardev University of Health Sciences, and expanding tertiary care in Assam.
- Funding Ratio: The Assam government secured Asian Development Bank funding to support the expansion.
Impact
- Reduced Patient Travel: Significantly reduces the need for patients to travel to other metro cities for treatment.
- Affordable Quality Care: Establishes Assam as an affordable medical destination for the North East region and neighboring countries.
- Improved Education: Enhances paramedical and medical education quality at GMCH.
Future Scope
- Regional Healthcare Hub: Planned to become an apex centre for cancer treatment and research in South East Asia.
- Modern Technology Integration: Adopting international super-speciality best practices, including digital solutions, gender-responsive, and climate-resilient services.
- Capacity Building: Future expansion to reach a 5,000-bed capacity, solidifying its role as a premier medical center in Eastern India.