Mon Medical College reaches 65% completion as contractor seeks eight-month extension following landslides and adverse weather disruptions
DIMAPUR — Construction of Mon Medical College has reached 65% completion, with the contractor seeking an additional eight months to finish the project after weather disruptions and landslides hampered the movement of construction materials for more than two months.
A press release stated that the progress and delays came under review during an inspection by Health and Family Welfare Minister P Paiwang Konyak and senior department officials at the project site on Wednesday.
The executing agency attributed the delay to the limited working season, prolonged adverse weather and devastating landslides in Mon district, which disrupted the transportation of construction materials for over two months.
During the inspection, Konyak directed the executing agency to expedite the remaining work, saying construction should proceed without further delay as the working season was underway. He assured the department and contractor of the state government's full support for timely completion.
The team inspected the proposed water source, helipad and various academic, residential and support facilities on the campus.
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According to Executive Engineer of Medical Engineering Division, Therouovituo Pienyu, the major structures under construction include the medical college and administrative blocks, boys' and girls' hostels, residences for the dean and medical superintendent, staff quarters and the autopsy block. The indoor sports complex, nursing college and guest house are nearing completion.
The visiting team expressed satisfaction with the quality of workmanship and overall progress of the project.
The minister-led delegation also visited District Hospital Mon, designated as the teaching hospital for the medical college. The chief medical officer briefed the team on healthcare services in the district and ongoing departmental activities.
Konyak stressed that the district hospital must have the infrastructure, facilities and services required of a teaching institution, with no shortage of essential facilities to support medical education and quality patient care.
The minister and his team also met representatives of Mon Village Council and landowners, along with engineering officials, to discuss matters concerning the project.