Army unveils Base Hospital in Tezpur

GUWAHATI

155 Base Hospital at Tezpur in north-central Assam has become one of the largest healthcare facilities of the Indian Army in the eight states that make up the north-eastern region.

On March 28, Gajraj Corps Commander Major General Gambhir Singh dedicated the third and final phase of the hospital to all ranks and their families at Tezpur and satellite military stations in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

The Military Engineering Services carried out the project, which was approved by the Ministry of Defense in March 2021, at an estimated cost of ₹ 112.82 crore. Construction of the project started in November 2021.

“The project was conceptualized and developed in close coordination with the Army Medical Services, whose domain expertise was integral in planning, finalizing the design and approval of functional medical requirements. Their continued involvement ensured that the facility was best configured to meet operational healthcare demands by incorporating modern treatment protocols and patient-centric infrastructure,” said Lt. Col. Athul Sreedharan, defense spokesperson.

In the official statement, it was stated that the project was delivered within the stipulated time without any cost overruns, despite the Covid-19 epidemic and climatic conditions.

With the commissioning of Phase III, the hospital’s capacity was increased to 500 beds. The state-of-the-art facility incorporates environmentally sustainable features that are compatible with modern green building practices. As one of the largest military hospitals in the northeast region, it provides stronger medical support to operational formations in the Eastern Theater.

Lieutenant Colonel Sreedharan said that the project has been nominated for the 2026 CIDC Vishwakarma Awards for its strategic importance, superior construction quality and sustainable design elements.