Guwahati's Mahendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital to become 800-bed super-speciality facility
Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed the Rs 1,000-crore redevelopment of Mahendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital in Guwahati. The project is aimed at expanding treatment capacity and easing pressure on GMCH.
- Jun 29, 2026,
- Updated Jun 29, 2026, 7:49 PM IST
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed redevelopment work at the site
- Project carries an estimated cost of Rs 1,000 crore for overhaul
- Officials said the upgrade will ease pressure on GMCH services
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on June 29 reviewed the progress of the Rs 1,000-crore redevelopment project of Mahendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital in Guwahati, which aims to transform the healthcare facility into a state-of-the-art hospital.
Under the ambitious project, the hospital will be upgraded into an 800-bed facility, with provisions to expand its capacity to accommodate up to 1,200 patients in the future.
Sharing an update after inspecting the ongoing works, the Chief Minister said the upgraded hospital will significantly strengthen healthcare infrastructure in the state and help reduce the patient burden on Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).
The redevelopment is expected to provide modern medical infrastructure, improved patient care facilities and enhanced treatment capacity, enabling the hospital to cater to the growing healthcare needs of Guwahati and other parts of Assam.
The Chief Minister stressed the importance of timely completion of the project to ensure world-class healthcare services become available to the public at the earliest.
