CM Sarma Reviews Sivasagar Med College, Tata Cancer Hospital in Demow

Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday visited Demow in Sivasagar district to take stock of the ongoing construction works of the Sivasagar Medical College and the Tata Cancer Hospital.

The Tata Cancer Hospital, being built at a cost of ₹125 crore in Demow, is expected to be inaugurated and made operational for the public by December this year. The Sivasagar Medical College, on the other hand, is being constructed at an estimated cost of ₹300 crore.

Speaking to the media, the Chief Minister informed that 65% of the construction work of the Tata Cancer Hospital has already been completed, while 20% progress has been made on the medical college. “Both facilities are expected to be fully functional and open to the public within the next two and a half years,” said Sarma.

The Chief Minister also announced the construction of a new road to connect the upcoming medical college directly with National Highway 37, which will significantly improve accessibility to the institution.

In addition, CM Sarma reviewed the delay in the construction of the proposed four-lane road from Demow to Jhanji and assured that the matter would be closely examined to expedite the work, and by February, the construction work will be completed.

During his visit, the Chief Minister also inspected the Rudrasagar Silk Industry located in Demow, emphasising the government's focus on promoting local industry alongside healthcare infrastructure.

The visit underlines the Assam government’s commitment to boosting healthcare infrastructure in Upper Assam, with a strong emphasis on timely execution and public benefit.

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