INAUGURATION OF 155 BASE HOSPITAL BY LT GEN GAMBHIR SINGH, UYSM, AVSM,YSM, GOC , GAJRAJ CORPS
GAJRAJ CORPS DEDICATES HOSPITAL IN TEZPUR
Reinforcing the Indian Army’s continued thrust on infrastructure development in
theEastern Theatre, Phase–III of the 155 Base Hospital at Tezpur Military Station,
executed by the Military Engineer Services (MES), was dedicated to all ranks and their
families of Tezpur and satellite military stations in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam on 28
March 2026 by Lieutenant General Gambhir Singh, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, General Officer
Commanding, Gajraj Corps.
Sanctioned by the Ministry of Defence in March 2021 at a capital outlay of ₹112.82
crore, the project was executed under the aegis of Chief Engineer Siliguri Zone and
CWE Tezpur. Construction commenced in November 2021 and was completed within a
compressed timeframe, reflecting efficient planning and execution.
The project was conceptualised and developed in close coordination with the Army
Medical Services (AMS), whose domain expertise was integral in the planning, design
finalisation, and validation of functional medical requirements. Their continuous
involvement ensured that the facility is optimally configured to meet operational
healthcare demands, incorporating modern treatment protocols and patient -centric
infrastructure.
Despite significant challenges, including disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and
the complex logistical and climatic conditions of the North Eastern Region, the project
has been delivered within the stipulated Project Delivery Completion (PDC) timeline,
without any cost overruns—underscoring robust project management and financial
discipline.
The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art medical infrastructure and incorporates
environmentally sustainable features aligned with modern green building practices. As
one of the largest military hospitals in the North Eastern Region, it marks a substantial
enhancement of healthcare infrastructure, significantly strengthening medical support to
operational formations in the Eastern Theatre.
In recognition of its strategic importance, superior construction quality, and sustainable
design elements, the project has been nominated for the prestigious CIDC Vishwakarma
Award 2026, positioning it among the Indian Army’s flagship infrastructure achievements
