Sangrur, April 2 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann inaugurated the Sant Attar Singh Ji Maharaj Hospital in Cheema village on Thursday.
This marks a significant expansion of grassroots healthcare infrastructure, as a state-of-the-art 30-bed facility, built at a cost of Rs 11.70 crore, begins serving a large number of people across the region, an official statement said.
Speaking on the occasion, Mann emphasised that the hospital will benefit around 50,000 people across 15 villages, while also strengthening access to affordable and quality treatment for nearly 35,000-40,000 residents in nearby areas.
During his visit, Mann also interacted with patients and their families at the hospital, inquiring about their well-being and reviewing the facilities on site.
Highlighting the transformation, he stated that earlier, due to lack of facilities, patients were routinely referred to Sangrur, Patiala, and Ludhiana, but will now receive treatment locally, with the hospital equipped with modern machines and dedicated emergency and mother-child wards.
Mann further stated, "Work on the medical college named after Sant Baba Attar Singh will also soon begin, and the state government has already finalized arrangements for it."
"The sole motive is to promote medical education in the region and ensure quality health facilities for the people. The state government will not leave any stone unturned to accomplish this project expeditiously."
Speaking about the newly inaugurated healthcare facility, he said, "Today, the Community Health Centre has been inaugurated at the birthplace of Sant Attar Singh Ji Maharaj in village Cheema."
He said Sant Attar Singh Maharaj made significant contributions in the fields of education and social service, and in his honour, this Community Health Centre has been named after him.
This centre will have a capacity of 30 beds, and an expenditure of Rs 11.75 crore has been incurred on this project, Mann said.
Detailing its expansion, CM Mann added, "This centre was originally established in 1975 with a capacity of 10 beds, and later its capacity was increased to 20 beds, and now it has been expanded to 30 beds."
Highlighting the medical services at the facility, he said, "Pediatric specialists will be available for the treatment of children's diseases, along with ENT and dental services. Free maternal and child healthcare services, facilities for X-rays and blood tests will be provided. Treatment for patients seeking de-addiction services will also be provided in the CHC."
Emphasising the impact of the ongoing anti-drug drive, he said, "The Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign has already broken the backbone of the drug trade in the state. The supply line of the drugs has been cut off, drug smugglers have been put behind bars, and their properties have been confiscated."
"The AAP government will soon embark on a campaign to felicitate the brave hearts who have provided vital information against the drug smugglers," the CM said.
