Assam Govt. to launch rural health service

By Barun Das Gupta

GUWAHATI, AUG. 2. The Assam Government is planning a State-level service named Assam Rural Health Service (ARHS) like the Assam Civil Service (ACS) and the Assam Police Service (APS) for the benefit of the rural people. Those who join it will have to work in the rural areas throughout their period of service.

This was announced by the State Health Minister, Dr. Bhumidhar Barman, here today. He said a Bill would be brought in the State Assembly for this purpose. Preparations for setting up the service are afoot and are likely to be completed in six months.

Apart from medical graduates, those practising the Ayurvedic system of medicine will be eligible to join this service. In fact, many Ayurvedic doctors are willing to join it, according to the Minister.

In line with its policy of strengthening the infrastructure in the health sector, the State Government had submitted a Rs. 500 crore scheme to the World Bank for upgrading several district and sub-divisional hospitals, he said.

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