Hagrama lays foundation stone of Karigaon CHC
KOKRAJHAR: BTC chief Hagrama Mohilary laid the foundation stone for construction of 30 bedded Karigaon Community Health Centre (Model Hospital) at Karigaon Maigongpuri in Kokrajhar district on Sunday. The hospital will be constructed under health and family welfare department to provide health services along the greater Karigaon area towards the northern part of Kokrajhar district. Mohilary while extending his wishes for an early construction of the hospital and providing health services in the area said that it is an initiative to facilitate health care for remote areas in Kokrajhar. He said the health department in the state has been emphasizing for a better health service facilities across the state.Assam minister for Social welfare department Pramila Rani Brahma was also present on the occasion.
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