Guwahati, May 26 -- Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday moved to quell concerns, clarifying that the upcoming Tura Medical College and Hospital (TMCH) will remain a 'government property' and operate directly under the State Health Department.

The Chief Minister's clarification follows various allegations that the government plans to privatize the first medical college coming up in Garo Hills.

Addressing a public gathering in Mendipathar, CM Sangma affirmed, "I would like to clarify that there is no intention to hand over the complete management and administration to any private entity."

He stated that the proposal to outsource the college's management to a private entity is purely for 'management convenience'.

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