Assam Reviews Healthcare Projects in Barak Valley, Sets Hospital Development Priorities

# Assam Reviews Healthcare Projects in Barak Valley, Sets Hospital Development Priorities **Silchar, Assam | October 29, 2026** Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal has reviewed ongoing healthcare infrastructure projects in the Barak Valley, directing officials to speed up construction and address issues affecting public medical services. During his inspection, the minister visited Silchar Civil Hospital to assess progress on the under-construction Critical Care Unit (CCU) and Mother and Child Care Unit (MCCU). He also inspected the proposed Medical College and Hospital at Ram Krishna Nagar in Sribhumi district. According to a report published by *The Sentinel Assam*, the minister set a target for the facility to become operational by late 2028 and raised concerns about the quality of construction work. The minister directed officials to resolve administrative delays and improve coordination to ensure that healthcare projects progress as planned. He also said vacant doctor positions in the Ram Krishna Nagar area would be filled within one month. The review highlights ongoing efforts to expand medical infrastructure and improve access to healthcare services in southern Assam. **Source:** The Sentinel Assam, October 29, 2026.