To boost the medical and healthcare service in the state, the Government of Assam decided to construct one Medical College and Hospital at Makum in Tinsukia district. A project for Construction of the Tinsukia Medical College and Hospital along with related infrastructure is approved for funding from Assam Infrastructure Financing Authority with an estimated project cost of Rs. 350 Crores. The project has been approved in June 2018 and is expected to be completed within three years. The proposed Medical College cum Hospital will be constructed on a plot of land measuring 38.50 acres.
The main components of the project are:
1. Hospital building - 1 block
2. Medical College building – 1 block
3. Auditorium – 1 block
4. Residential Quarters - 15 blocks, 194 quarters
5. Hostels for boys, girls, nurses and resident doctors, total 4 blocks to accommodate 402 Nos. of students, 150 Nos. of nurses and 60 Nos. of resident doctors.
6. Animal House- 1 No.
7. ESS block - 1 No. etc.