<p>Silchar (Assam): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday concluded his three-day visit to the three districts of Barak Valley, during which he focused on improving road and healthcare infrastructure, along with other issues.</p>.<p>"I wrapped up my three-day visit to Barak Valley with a comprehensive review meeting alongside key stakeholders," Sarma posted on X.</p>.<p>Sharing some major takeaways from the visit, he said key focus is on road infrastructure.</p>.Hindus staying in Bangladesh and fighting back, 35 Muslim infiltrators held in 1 month: Assam CM Himanta.<p>"Ensuring motorable roads in Silchar and surrounding areas before the Puja season is our top priority. We’ll be initiating work on this front immediately. Additionally, we are planning a seven-km elevated road over Silchar Town, with utility wires going underground," he said.</p>.<p>He affirmed the government’s commitment to transforming the healthcare facilities in Barak Valley.</p>.<p>"We’ve had extensive discussions on establishing a new medical college in Hailakandi, subject to land availability - a promise we made during the elections. Moreover, plans are underway to construct a 1,500-bed hospital at SMCH, Silchar, over the next 2-3 years," he said.</p>.<p>Sarma also reviewed ongoing water supply schemes and strategies to address the sinking zone in the region.</p>.<p>"As I return to Dispur, I’m taking with me invaluable feedback and insights gathered from people over the past few days. Rest assured, we will carefully review each one," the CM said.</p>.<p>Sarma assured the people of Barak Valley to "expect significant developments on the ground soon", following his visit.</p>.<p>"The region's progress remains central to our agenda," he added.</p>.<p>An official release said Sarma visited the Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) on Saturday and inaugurated a state-of-the-art 20-bed Cardiology Intensive Care Unit (ICU).</p>.<p>He also reviewed the ongoing construction of a 535-bed emergency building at SMCH, which is expected to be completed by November next year.</p>.<p>Once operational, the hospital’s total bed capacity will increase from the current 1,350 to approximately 1,885.</p>.<p>The Chief Minister also attended the closing ceremony of the 150th anniversary of the District Bar Association, Cachar, Silchar, which was established in 1874.</p>.<p>Sarma extended his heartfelt congratulations to the association, acknowledging its contributions during the transition from the Indian Penal Code (IPC) to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. </p>
<p>Silchar (Assam): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday concluded his three-day visit to the three districts of Barak Valley, during which he focused on improving road and healthcare infrastructure, along with other issues.</p>.<p>"I wrapped up my three-day visit to Barak Valley with a comprehensive review meeting alongside key stakeholders," Sarma posted on X.</p>.<p>Sharing some major takeaways from the visit, he said key focus is on road infrastructure.</p>.Hindus staying in Bangladesh and fighting back, 35 Muslim infiltrators held in 1 month: Assam CM Himanta.<p>"Ensuring motorable roads in Silchar and surrounding areas before the Puja season is our top priority. We’ll be initiating work on this front immediately. Additionally, we are planning a seven-km elevated road over Silchar Town, with utility wires going underground," he said.</p>.<p>He affirmed the government’s commitment to transforming the healthcare facilities in Barak Valley.</p>.<p>"We’ve had extensive discussions on establishing a new medical college in Hailakandi, subject to land availability - a promise we made during the elections. Moreover, plans are underway to construct a 1,500-bed hospital at SMCH, Silchar, over the next 2-3 years," he said.</p>.<p>Sarma also reviewed ongoing water supply schemes and strategies to address the sinking zone in the region.</p>.<p>"As I return to Dispur, I’m taking with me invaluable feedback and insights gathered from people over the past few days. Rest assured, we will carefully review each one," the CM said.</p>.<p>Sarma assured the people of Barak Valley to "expect significant developments on the ground soon", following his visit.</p>.<p>"The region's progress remains central to our agenda," he added.</p>.<p>An official release said Sarma visited the Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) on Saturday and inaugurated a state-of-the-art 20-bed Cardiology Intensive Care Unit (ICU).</p>.<p>He also reviewed the ongoing construction of a 535-bed emergency building at SMCH, which is expected to be completed by November next year.</p>.<p>Once operational, the hospital’s total bed capacity will increase from the current 1,350 to approximately 1,885.</p>.<p>The Chief Minister also attended the closing ceremony of the 150th anniversary of the District Bar Association, Cachar, Silchar, which was established in 1874.</p>.<p>Sarma extended his heartfelt congratulations to the association, acknowledging its contributions during the transition from the Indian Penal Code (IPC) to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. </p>