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PM Modi launches ‘Asom Mala’ and lay foundation stone of two hospitals in Tezpur, Assam

Later in the day, the Prime Minister will dedicate the LPG import terminal built by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited to the nation in Haldia, West Bengal.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone of two hospitals and launch ‘Asom Mala’, a programme for state highways and major district roads, at Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur district in Assam.

Speaking during the event, Prime Minister Modi said, “The love of Assamese people is very deep and keeps bringing me back to Assam. The way you’ve decorated Dhekiajuli is very beautiful. I would like to pay my thanks for your efforts.”

“In 1942, Assam’s freedom fighters had given their lives for the respect of our Indian tricolor and its Independence in this region. Today, India’s bravehearts are waking up and drawing inspiration from the freedom fighters and their sacrifices,” he added.

Later in the day, the Prime Minister will dedicate the LPG import terminal built by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited to the nation in Haldia, West Bengal.

At around 4.50 pm, he will dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of key infrastructure projects in Haldia, West Bengal.

This initiative will boost the state’s road infrastructure and contribute to Assam’s economic progress and improve connectivity. pic.twitter.com/tkK29swexX

— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2021

The two medical colleges and hospitals are being set up at Biswanath and Charaideo at a total estimated project cost of over Rs 1,100 crores. Each hospital will have a 500-bed capacity and 100 MBBS seat capacity. The increase in the number of medical colleges and hospitals will not only mitigate the shortage of doctors in the state but also make Assam a hub for tertiary care and medical education for the entire North-Eastern region.

Later in the day, the Prime Minister will dedicate the LPG import terminal built by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited to the nation in Haldia, West Bengal.

At around 4.50 pm, he will dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of key infrastructure projects in Haldia, West Bengal.