GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, June 8, reiterated the state government's commitment to improving healthcare access for tea garden workers and their families, highlighting a series of initiatives aimed at bolstering medical infrastructure in tea-growing regions.
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In a statement shared on social media, the Chief Minister said the government has undertaken a major drive to enhance healthcare services across tea estates, ensuring that quality medical facilities reach some of the state's most remote communities.
As part of the initiative, nearly 354 healthcare centres and hospitals serving tea garden areas are being upgraded, while 200 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs have already been established and made operational. These centres are expected to play a crucial role in delivering primary healthcare services, preventive care, and routine medical support to workers and their families.
The government is also allocating around Rs 3 lakh for the improvement of every healthcare facility, with the objective of strengthening infrastructure, expanding services, and improving patient care.
Describing the programme as a significant step towards transforming healthcare in tea garden regions, Sarma said additional Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are planned in the coming months to further widen the reach of essential medical services.
Tea garden workers constitute a substantial section of Assam's workforce, and the government's latest push is aimed at ensuring better healthcare accessibility and improved health outcomes for these communities. The initiative forms part of a broader effort to enhance social welfare and public health standards across the state's tea-producing belts.