Minister Kaushik Rai takes development review to the ground

way2barak, AUGUST 17:- Assam Govt’s Minister for Food ,Public distribution Consumer affairs ,Housing and Urban affairs and Cooperation, Kaushik Rai on Monday took a ground-level look at healthcare services and ongoing infrastructure works in Silchar, visiting three sites and seeking direct feedback from patients, officials and those executing major government projects.

At Silchar Medical College and Hospital, Minister Kaushik Rai inaugurated a newly installed advanced CT Scan machine and later went around different departments to assess the services being provided to patients. He reviewed the availability of facilities for patients and their attendants, cleanliness and the overall functioning of the hospital.

The minister also spoke to patients undergoing treatment and their family members, listening to their experiences and the difficulties they were facing. He asked the hospital authorities to address the issues raised during the interactions and ensure that patients do not face avoidable difficulties while accessing treatment and other services.

After inaugurating the CT Scan facility, Minister Rai said its availability would make advanced diagnostic services quicker and more accessible to people across the Barak Valley.

“People requiring advanced diagnostic tests should not have to travel outside the region whenever such facilities are needed. The new CT Scan machine will help patients get diagnosis done here and enable doctors to take treatment decisions more quickly,” Minister Kaushik Rai said.

He said improving access to modern and quality healthcare remained a priority of the government led by Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma. The minister said the focus would remain on improving medical infrastructure as well as the day-to-day experience of patients visiting government health institutions.

The Minister later inspected the ongoing construction of the Integrated District Commissioner’s Office in Cachar and reviewed the progress of the work at the site. Cachar District Commissioner Rahul Kumar Gupta and officials of the Public Works Department (Building) accompanied him during the inspection.

The Minister also sought an update on the progress of construction and discussed the work schedule with the officials. He directed the PWD officials and the contractor to ensure that the project progress without unnecessary delay and is completed within the stipulated timeframe while maintaining construction quality.

After inspecting the sites, Minister Rai said field visits give the administration a clearer picture of the actual situation and help identify problems that may not always be apparent from official reports.

“Whether it is a hospital providing services to patients or a government building under construction our responsibility is to ensure that the work on the ground matches the expectations of the people. We have to identify shortcomings, respond to people’s concerns and ensure that projects are completed on time,” he said.

While sharing his reaction Minister Kaushik Rai said such inspections would continue and that departments would be expected to follow up on the issues raised during field visits, particularly those directly affecting public services and the timely completion of government projects.

This is stated in a press release issued by the Regional Office of Information & Public Relations Barak valley Zone Silchar Assam.