Overview

• Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the 100-bed Neotia Bhagirathi Woman and Childcare Centre in Guwahati on June 5, positioning the city as a critical healthcare hub for the Northeast and ASEAN bloc.
• The centre began outpatient services immediately, offering specialised care in obstetrics, gynaecology, neonatology, infertility and paediatrics.
• This marks Ambuja Neotia Healthcare Venture Limited’s first hospital outside West Bengal and its entry into the Northeast market.
• The state government plans to establish 24 new medical colleges to broaden access to medical education across Assam.
• Authorities have approved a transformation of Gauhati Medical College and Hospital into a 5,000-bed facility to address rising regional healthcare needs.