Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J P Nadda inaugurated a series of healthcare projects during his visit to Assam on 08 January, 2025. Among the key developments was the unveiling of a new library and informatics centre at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health (LGBRIMH) in Tezpur, Sonitpur district.
LGBRIMH, an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is a significant mental health care institution in the region. The Minister also laid the foundation stone for a critical care block at Mangaldai Civil Hospital in Darrang district.
Additionally, he reviewed ongoing developmental work at AIIMS Guwahati and other healthcare institutions in the state. The Union Minister was accompanied by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Assam Health and Family Welfare Minister Ashok Singhal during the visit.
The visit reflects the Central government’s commitment to enhancing healthcare infrastructure in the northeastern state, aligning with its broader goal of improving access to quality medical services across the country.