Dibrugarh, July 24 -- In a significant push to strengthen medical education and healthcare infrastructure in Upper Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday laid the foundation stones for several major infrastructure projects at Assam Medical College & Hospital (AMCH), Dibrugarh.

He launched the construction of teachers' quarters and students' hostels within AMCH's 504-bigha campus.

The Public Works (Health & Education) Department is executing the Rs 357 crore project.

As part of the project, the government will build two blocks with 40 flats for senior faculty and three blocks with 60 flats for junior faculty. It will also construct separate residences for the Principal, Vice-Principals, and the Medical Superintendent.

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