SHILLONG: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has called for a collective approach to improve the healthcare sector in the state.
Sangma, who was addressing a gathering at the inaugural function of the Medical Seminar cum Continuing Medical Education organised by Composite Hospital BSF Shillong, lauded BSF’s initiative to provide better healthcare to people, especially those in rural and border areas which do not have access to proper healthcare facilities.
“On behalf of the state I would like to thank BSF for providing not just security and protection but also for rendering their valuable service to the people in the healthcare sector,” he said and termed the sentinels as ‘Border Security Friend’.
Sangma also asked BSF to plan activities to facilitate creation of jobs in rural areas along the international border and work at the grassroots level to create awareness on environment and conservation of natural resources.
“BSF with its huge manpower along the international border can play a pivotal role in dissemination of correct information and educate the rural masses for environment protection and conservation,” he added.
