Assam Health Infrastructure Development & Management Society

06/10/2026

Strengthening Nursing Capacity in Assam

Shri Ashok Singhal, Hon’ble Minister, Health & Family Welfare and Medical Education & Research Department, Government of Assam, launched the SOPs, Action Plan and Nurses’ Training Passbook—a significant step towards strengthening nursing capacity and promoting continuous professional development across the State.

The programme was launched in the presence of Dr. Manoj Kumar Choudhury, Director of Medical Education, Government of Assam; Shri Pranab Kumar Sarmah, IAS, Secretary, Medical Education & Research Department; Prof. (Dr.) Babul Kumar Bezbaruah, Principal-cum-Chief Superintendent, Gauhati Medical College & Hospital (GMCH); and Dr. Sujit Bordhan, Registrar, Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS).

This capacity-building initiative under the Medical Education & Research Department, Government of Assam, aims to establish a structured and sustainable system for nursing education, competency development and continuous learning.

🔹 Structured induction for every nurse
🔹 Standardised core competencies with periodic assessment
🔹 Opportunities to develop specialty-specific skills
🔹 Timely mentoring based on identified competency gaps
🔹 Continuous learning as an integral part of hospital culture

The initiative marks an important step towards building a skilled, confident and continuously learning nursing workforce, ultimately contributing to improved quality of care, patient safety and healthcare outcomes across Assam.

19/09/2026

Inception Mission of the supported Assam State Tertiary Healthcare Augmentation (ASTHA) Project was held from 14–17 September 2026.
Led by TTL Ms. Sonalini, the four-day mission featured detailed discussions on project progress with Ms.Loni Barpatra Gohain, ACS, Joint Project Director, AHIDMS, PMU officials and other key stakeholders.
The mission covered key areas including Social Safeguards, Civil Works & Construction, Financial Management, Gender, Climate Change, Procurement Planning, Digital Health, and the timelines for compliance and implementation
As part of the mission, the team also visited the ongoing construction site at Gauhati Medical College & Hospital (GMCH) to review the progress of the “Expansion and Modernization of GMCH” under the ASTHA Project

17/09/2026

15/09/2026

A significant step forward towards strengthening nursing education and infrastructure in Assam!
The upgradation of Regional College of Nursing (RCN), Guwahati into a Centre of Excellence (CoE) is set to commence under the World Bank-supported ASSIST Project.
As part of this initiative, a Site Handover Meeting and Agreement Signing Ceremony was held today in the presence of the Joint Project Director, AHIDMS, M**D; Principal, RCN; PWD officials; representatives of PCCMC; and the Construction Agency along with a host of officials of AHIDMS and Teachings and Non Teaching Staff members of RCN , marking the formal commencement of the project.

The project cost of ₹162 Crore is scheduled for completion within three years and will significantly enhance the learning environment, residential facilities and institutional capacity of RCN Guwahati.
The comprehensive infrastructure development will include:
🔹 New Administrative & Academic Block
🔹 Undergraduate & Postgraduate Student Hostels
🔹 Director’s Bungalow
🔹 Substations
This transformative initiative under ASSIST is another step towards creating a stronger, modern and future-ready nursing education ecosystem in Assam and shaping the healthcare workforce of tomorrow.

08/09/2026

Officials from the JICA-supported Assam Health System Strengthening Project (AHSSP) recently inspected the ongoing construction of the new Super Specialty Wings at Jorhat Medical College & Hospital and Tezpur Medical College & Hospital. Accompanied by key stakeholders from the PIU, PWD, PMC, EPC contractors , the PMU leadership reviewed the progress of construction, assessed key project milestones, and evaluated the overall development of the sites. JICAIndia JICA - Japan International Cooperation Agency Jorhat Medical College Hospital Tezpur Medical College & Hospital

03/09/2026

অসমৰ নাৰ্চিং মানৱসম্পদক আন্তঃৰাষ্ট্ৰীয় পৰ্যায়ত অধিক সুযোগৰ সৈতে সংযুক্ত কৰাৰ এই উদ্যোগে ৰাজ্যখনৰ যুৱ স্বাস্....

02/09/2026

26/08/2026

One day Workshop on Environment and Social Safeguard Compliances under the ASSIST Project was held today with the objective of disseminating the message on why compliance is essential at hospital construction sites to ensure that construction activities are carried out safely and responsibly, minimizing environmental impacts, protecting workers and communities, and safeguarding the health, safety, and well-being of patients and surrounding stakeholders. The workshop was addressed by Dr. Siddharth Singh, IAS, Commissioner & Secretary, M**D, Government of Assam, cm Project Director, AHIDMS, and was attended by Project Managers, EHS Officers and Site Engineers from PCCMC and EPC contractors engaged at the 9 District Hospital construction sites, along with PMCC Site Engineers involved in Repair & Renovation works in various health facilities . The day-long session featured insightful presentations on GRIHA compliance, Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Environmental and Social Standards (ESS), C-ESMP implementation, legal and regulatory compliance, linkages with Gender-Based Violence (GBV) service providers, and key requirements of ISO 45001:2018. The workshop also showcased good practices and initiatives undertaken at the 9 District Hospital construction sites under the ASSIST Project. The workshop reaffirmed the ASSIST Project’s commitment to responsible and sustainable infrastructure development, with a focus on building safer, greener and more resilient healthcare facilities while contributing to the transformation of Assam’s health sector.

25/08/2026

The 2nd Joint Coordination Committee Meeting under the JICA Technical Cooperation Project (TCP) was held today under the chairmanship of Dr. Siddharth Singh, IAS, Commissioner & Secretary, Medical Education & Research Department (M**D) and Project Director, AHIDMS. The meeting was attended by Mr. Tomohiro Arima, Senior Representative, JICA India, Ms. Aditi Puri, Addl. Chief Development specialist, Mr. Hiroshi Abo, Team Leader, TCP alongwith other delegates from JICA India and Japan.
The TCP aims to improve the quality of health and medical services in Assam through handholding support in key areas, including Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), stock management, and hospital management and governance at Nalbari and Barpeta Medical College & Hospital.
Mrs. Loni Barpatra Gohain, ACS, Joint Secretary, M**D-cum-Joint Project Director, AHIDMS; Dr. A.C. Baishya, Principal-cum-Chief Superintendent, Nalbari Medical College & Hospital; and Dr. Ramen Talukdar, Principal-cum-Chief Superintendent, Barpeta Medical College & Hospital, were also present, along with senior officials from M**D, AHSSP and AHIDMS.
The meeting reviewed the progress and key achievements under the TCP over the past year and discussed and approved the work plan for the upcoming project activities. The meeting also deliberated on the roadmap for expanding the project’s interventions to additional Medical Colleges & Hospitals in Assam, with a view to further strengthening the quality and efficiency of healthcare services across the State.