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APSC Answer Writing (Daily) based on Assam Tribune – 17/05/2025

For APSC CCE and other Assam Competitive examinations aspirants, practicing Daily Answer Writing is vital. This blog covers the most important Main question and its model Answer from the Assam Tribune today (17-05-2025).

📝 Mains Question:

Q. Discuss the significance of establishing AIIMS Guwahati for improving healthcare and medical education in the Northeast. What challenges need to be addressed to maximize its impact?
(GS Paper 2 – Health & Governance | APSC GS Paper 5 – Assam-specific Infrastructure and Development)
Word Limit: 250

✅ Model Answer:

🔹 Introduction

The establishment of AIIMS Guwahati in Changsari, the first of its kind in Northeast India, marks a turning point in the region’s public health and medical education landscape. Launched under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), it reflects the Centre’s commitment to bridging regional healthcare disparities.

🔍 Significance

Specialized Healthcare Access: Reduces dependence on metro hospitals for cancer, cardiology, neurology, etc.
Medical Education Hub: Offers 100 MBBS seats and 60 nursing seats, attracting talent to the region.
Boost to Research: Enables regional disease profiling—e.g., malaria, anemia, JE, and lifestyle diseases.
Public Health Support: Assists in implementing NHM, PM-JAY, and Ayushman Bharat schemes.
Employment Generation: Creates thousands of jobs in medical, para-medical, and administrative sectors.

⚠️ Challenges

Area	Challenges
Infrastructure	Delays in residential quarters, road connectivity
Human Resources	Recruiting super-specialists in radiology, neurology, etc.
Coordination	Need for seamless referral networks with district hospitals
Operational Funding	High maintenance cost and autonomy-related constraints
Access for Remote States	Hill states like Arunachal and Mizoram face long travel hours

🛠️ Way Forward

Hub-and-Spoke Model: Link AIIMS with medical colleges across Northeast for outreach.
Telemedicine Services: Deploy AIIMS-based e-health support in char and tribal areas.
Skill Training Centres: Offer courses in paramedicine, diagnostics, and hospital tech.
Mobile Health Units: Connect AIIMS expertise with underserved border districts.
Cultural Sensitivity in Care: Train staff in local dialects and socio-cultural practices.

🧩 Conclusion

AIIMS Guwahati is not just a hospital but a symbol of inclusive growth and regional equity. For lasting impact, it must function as a centre of excellence, a training ground, and a partner in public health, especially in Assam and its neighbouring hill states.

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