Chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh visited the JN hospital complex in Porompat. He was accompanied by MLA Kh Loken, chairman of the PDA and other officials and engineers of the state PWD.

He made an assessment of the progress of the construction works for the proposed institute of medical sciences at the existing hospital site at Porompat. He also inspected the ongoing construction of the new OPD block and the existing conditions of both the new and old operation theatres as well as the gynaecology ward.

He gave instructions to the work agencies to complete all the works related to relocating the existing offices and other preparatory works within November 15 so as to enable the launching of the academic session by the beginning of next year.

He said that he would visit the site every three/four days to check work progress. He added that that establishment of a medical college would be in the interest of the State.