Dharamshala: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday laid the foundation stone of a 50-bed integrated AYUSH hospital to be constructed within the District Ayurvedic Hospital premises in Dharamshala.
Speaking on the occasion, the CM said the state government was committed to strengthening the healthcare system by combining modern medical services with AYUSH-based treatment methods.
The new hospital would enhance healthcare infrastructure in the region and provide people with easier access to integrated services based on AYUSH systems of healthcare, said the CM.
Later, the CM inaugurated a shopping complex and entertainment centre at Charan, developed by Dharamshala Smart City Limited (DSCL) at a cost of Rs 7.5 crore.
He said that the facility would provide local residents with shopping, entertainment and other essential day-to-day services under one roof, reducing the need to travel long distances for basic requirements.
The CM added that the new centre would increase footfall in the area, creating fresh business opportunities for nearby shopkeepers and small entrepreneurs, contributing to economic growth.
