CM Sarma Launches Peerless Hospital in Guwahati, Cites Advantage Assam 2.0 Success

Marking a major milestone in Assam’s private healthcare sector, Kolkata-based Peerless Hospital formally launched its operations in Guwahati on Monday. The hospital, located in Ahomgaon, was officially inaugurated by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in a high-profile event that also underlined the government’s push to boost private investment in critical sectors like health.

The multi-specialty facility, backed by over three decades of medical expertise, is expected to significantly strengthen tertiary healthcare services in the region. During the event, Peerless Hospital promoter Jayanta Roy felicitated the Chief Minister and expressed optimism about contributing meaningfully to Assam’s medical landscape.

Chief Minister Sarma, addressing the gathering, termed the launch a key outcome of the state’s flagship investment drive — Advantage Assam 2.0.
“This is the tangible result of the MoUs we signed under Advantage Assam to attract private investment in healthcare. Peerless Hospital’s entry into Assam is a testimony to the growing trust in our state’s potential,” Sarma said.

The Chief Minister further reiterated his government’s commitment to improving healthcare access across Assam through strategic public-private partnerships.

On China's Brahmaputra Dam Plans: “Too Early to Say if It's Good or Bad,” Says CM

On the sidelines of the event, Chief Minister Sarma also responded to media queries regarding China’s reported construction of a major dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) river upstream.

“Whether it will be good or bad for Assam — we don’t yet know. It’s too early to draw conclusions,” he remarked cautiously.

Sarma pointed out that around 70 percent of the Brahmaputra's water volume is sourced from rainfall, tributaries within Assam, and upstream regions like Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh.
“Scientifically, any major intervention could affect the river’s ecological balance and biodiversity. If the Brahmaputra receives reduced water flow, it could behave more like a floodplain, altering its natural flood management role,” he explained.

The Chief Minister, however, expressed confidence that the Government of India would address the matter with due seriousness and take appropriate steps to safeguard the interests of Assam and the northeastern region.

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