Diphu Medical College and Hospital

Diphu Medical College is a medical college located in Diphu, Assam.[2][3][4] It started functioning from 25 November 2019. This is the 7th medical college of the state. The college operates under the State Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Assam. It is recognized by Medical Council of India and affiliated with Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences, Guwahati.
The college has a current intake of 100 undergraduate students from academic year 2020-21.

Diphu Medical College and Hospital
Assam Hills Medical College and Research Institute
Motto
सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः
Motto in English
May no one suffer from illness
TypeMedical college
Established25 November 2019 (2019-11-25)
PrincipalDr Sumitra Hagjer[1]
Undergraduates100
Location
Diphu
,
Assam
,
782462
,
India

CampusSub Urban
AffiliationsSrimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences
Medical Council of India
Websitedmcassam.in
Location in Assam
Diphu Medical College and Hospital (India)

History

The construction was initiated by laying the foundation stone by Himanta Biswa Sarma at 19 January 2011.[2][5] In 2017, The existing work of the college was enhanced from 156.55 crores to 209 Crores.[3][4][6][7] The construction began from 2012, but the final plan for the college was received on 28 April 2018 as the architecture had changed three times.[8]

The Brahmaputra Infrastructures is involved in the construction of Assam Hills Medical College and Research Institute.[9] The college has the facilities like 300 beds, a modern library, an air-conditioned Lecture hall. The college has a current intake of 100 undergraduate students from academic year 2020-21.[2][10] On 21 November 2019, the name of Assam Hills Medical College and Research Institute(AHMC&RI) was changed to Diphu Medical College in the interest of the general public.

See also

References
  1. "Diphu Medical College to start functioning from Nov 25". The Hills Times. 20 January 2011. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
  2. "Foundation of Diphu Medical College laid". Karbi Information Network. 20 January 2011. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  3. "Medical, engg seats in state increase - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 December 2016. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  4. "Enhancement Of The Existing Work Order Of Rs. 156.55 Crores To 209 Crores For The Construction Of Diphu Medical College;,Diphu Guwahati". @businessline. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  5. "Website of FAAMCH". faamcassam.co.in. Archived from the original on 6 July 2017. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  6. "Status of Centrally Sponsored Scheme | Directorate of Medical Education | Government Of Assam, India". dme.assam.gov.in. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  7. "BRIEF-Brahmaputra Infrastructure says order enhancement for..." Reuters. 19 April 2017. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  8. Express, Drongo. "Health Minister Piyush Hazarika conduct inspection on the ongoing Hills Medical College at Diphu | The Drongo Express". Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  9. "Brahmaputra Infrastructure's JV bags order worth Rs 98.41 crore - Brahmaputra Infrastructure Ltd. Latest News". www.moneyworks4me.com. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  10. "The Assam Tribune Online". www.assamtribune.com. Archived from the original on 13 January 2017. Retrieved 26 December 2018.


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