Guwahati: Assam is set to establish an Advanced Healthcare Innovation Institute (AAHII) with an investment of ₹546 crore, bringing medical professionals, engineers and scientists together to develop affordable and indigenous healthcare technologies.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced details of the project on Wednesday, November 11. The institute is expected to become operational by December 2027 and will focus on translating scientific research into practical medical solutions.
The project will comprise two interconnected facilities — a six-storeyed Research and Development building and a 410-bed multi-speciality postgraduate teaching and research hospital.
The research centre will focus on health technology development and provide a collaborative platform for the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, clinicians and industry partners. Areas of work are expected to include robotic surgical systems, affordable MRI scanners and insulin pumps manufactured in India.
The adjoining hospital will provide multi-speciality clinical services along with postgraduate teaching and research facilities. It will also serve as a clinical setting to test and validate medical technologies developed at the institute.
The initiative aims to strengthen cooperation between healthcare professionals and technology experts, helping move innovations from research laboratories into practical medical use.
The project is also expected to support the development of locally designed medical equipment and reduce dependence on expensive imported technologies. This could improve access to advanced equipment, particularly for smaller hospitals and healthcare facilities in the Northeast.
With its focus on research, clinical care and technology development, the institute is expected to contribute to Assam’s healthcare infrastructure and strengthen the region’s role in medical innovation.
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