SHILLONG: While the proposed Shillong Medical College and Hospital is yet to make any headway, the Tura Medical College and Hospital is developing at an impressive pace.
West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner Ram Singh informed that 40 per cent of the work has been completed while hurdles to the boundary wall have also been cleared.
“There are some issues about water shortage during the dry period, but it is being sorted out and the pace of work is quite good,” he said. The construction, which began earlier this year, is scheduled to be completed within three years.
The Centre has sanctioned Rs 189 crore for the medical college and the state government has requested for revised estimates of Rs 244 crore to be considered. The college with 100 seats will come up on 100 acres at Doldegre, 8 kms from Tura in West Garo Hills.
On the other hand, the government and the KPC Group are still in the process of negotiating terms and conditions of the agreement for the Shillong Medical College and Hospital.
