COVID-19: Rajnath Singh hails State govt’s efforts

Union Defence Minister and Chief Minister visit DRDO hospital at Sarusajai Sports Complex; take stock of facilities

Guwahati, June 18 (NKTV): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accompanying Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma today visited the 300 bedded COVID hospital set up at Sarusajai Sports Complex here today.

While visiting the hospital the Defence Minister took stock of the critical care facilities put in place for the COVID patients. It may be noted that Assam Government with the help of DRDO has come up with a 300 bedded COVID  hospital in a record time to give advanced medical care to the COVID patients.

With guidance of Hon PM Sri @narendramodi & support of Central Government, Assam has led the battle against #COVID19 with full might.

The 300-bed Covid Hospital at Sarusajaj is a fine example of Centre-state synergy. Adarniya RM @rajnathsingh ji inspected this facility today.1/3 pic.twitter.com/x7troeeteE

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 18, 2021

While taking stock of the facilities put in place in the hospital, Minister Rajnath Singh said that the hospital is a huge fillip for rendering advanced treatment to all the COVID patients. He also hailed the State government’s efforts in getting the hospital ready in a record time with the help of DRDO.   

It may again be noted that this new COVID hospital has been made with financial involvement of Rs. 21.46 crore. The hospital was inaugurated by Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on June 10.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Keshab Mahanta, Industries and Commerce Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary and other senior officers were present during the Defence Minister’s visit to the hospital.