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Assam is set to establish a first-of-its-kind Advanced Healthcare Innovation Institute (AAHII) to develop affordable and indigenous medical technologies.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the Rs 546-crore project on Wednesday, saying it would bring doctors, engineers and scientists together under one roof.
CM Sarma said the institute would focus on converting scientific research into practical healthcare solutions. These include robotic surgical systems, affordable MRI scanners and insulin pumps manufactured in India.
“What happens when a surgeon and an engineer share a corridor? A robotic surgical arm. An MRI scanner small hospitals can afford. An insulin pump made in India,” the Chief Minister said.
The Assam Advanced Healthcare Innovation Institute is scheduled to open in December 2027.
CM Sarma said the project was already moving towards its broader vision of promoting innovation-driven healthcare solutions.
The institute will, however, comprise two interconnected facilities: a dedicated Research and Development (R&D) building and a 410-bed multi-speciality postgraduate teaching and research hospital.
The six-storeyed R&D building will house specialised facilities for healthcare technology research and development. It will create a collaborative environment involving the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, clinicians and industry partners.
The adjoining hospital will provide multi-speciality clinical care alongside postgraduate education and research facilities. It will serve as a testing ground for new medical technologies developed at the institute.
The initiative aims to bridge the gap between scientific discoveries and practical medical applications through collaboration among researchers, healthcare professionals and technology experts.
The project is expected to strengthen Assam’s healthcare infrastructure, promote indigenous medical equipment manufacturing and reduce dependence on expensive imports. It could further improve access to advanced treatment technologies for smaller hospitals and patients across the Northeast.
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