Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated a multispecialty hospital in Assam's Sivasagar district that cost Rs 483 crore.

According to a statement, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Vaidyakiya Pratisthan (BAVP), located in Aurangabad, will oversee and run the Siu-Ka-Pha Hospital, which has been funded by the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) as part of its CSR obligations.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Puri stated that the hospital is anticipated to enhance healthcare services for residents of the Northeast and upper Assam.

Reiterating the BJP-led NDA government's thrust on the development of the region, he said, "Driven by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to the Northeast, government and public enterprises like ONGC are committed to improving lives here.