Assam CM Seeks Union Minister's Guidance to Transform State into Healthcare Hub

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Union Minister J.P. Nadda to discuss healthcare initiatives aimed at making Assam a healthcare and medical tourism hub. Additionally, Sarma engaged with Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on plans for energy self-sufficiency and urban development in the state.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma engaged in crucial talks on Monday with Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, to discuss transformative healthcare initiatives aimed at propelling Assam into a major healthcare and medical tourism destination.

In a post on X, Sarma expressed gratitude for Nadda's pivotal role in bolstering the BJP in Assam and aiding in electoral victories. The discussions revolved around expanding healthcare infrastructure, from medical colleges to proton beam therapy and increasing the intake of medical professionals.

Assam is ambitiously positioning itself as a leader in advanced healthcare services in the Northeast, with medical tourism as a critical component. Meanwhile, Sarma also held talks with Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who assured support for Assam's energy self-sufficiency goals and urban development initiatives, reflecting closer collaborative efforts between the Centre and the state.