Assam Government Partners with RailTel for Advanced Hospital Management System

The Government of Assam has partnered with RailTel Corporation to implement a cutting-edge Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) across seven medical colleges. Valued at Rs 56.71 crore, this initiative aims to enhance healthcare delivery by improving transparency, efficiency, and patient satisfaction. The HMIS will digitize healthcare processes, allowing patients easy access to their medical records and enabling doctors to provide timely treatments. With a project timeline of seven years, including extensive support post-implementation, this system promises to revolutionize healthcare services in Assam. Read on to learn more about the benefits and features of this innovative project.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 3, 2026, 10:05 IST

Introduction to the New Hospital Management System

Guwahati, Jan 3: The Government of Assam has awarded RailTel Corporation of India Limited a significant contract to deploy a state-of-the-art Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) across seven medical colleges under the Medical Education & Research Department.

Project Overview and Objectives

This initiative, valued at Rs 56.71 crore, aims to revolutionize healthcare services by enhancing transparency, efficiency, accountability, and patient satisfaction.

The HMIS is a sophisticated, web-based software solution that offers a comprehensive and improved experience for both hospital staff and patients.

Benefits of the HMIS

The integrated clinical information system will digitize healthcare workflows, facilitating smooth hospital operations and better patient care.

Patients will have easy access to their medical records via mobile devices, promoting quicker and more convenient healthcare services. Meanwhile, doctors will gain immediate access to complete medical histories and clinical support, enabling them to provide precise and timely treatments.

Empowering Hospital Administrators

Hospital administrators will be equipped to make data-driven decisions based on the systematic information generated by the HMIS. The system's multi-hospital capabilities will foster cross-consultation and collaboration among various institutions.

Hospitals Involved in the Project

The hospitals included in this project are Assam Medical College Hospital in Dibrugarh, Gauhati Medical College Hospital in Guwahati, Silchar Medical College Hospital in Cachar, Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College Hospital in Barpeta, Tezpur Medical College Hospital in Tezpur, Lakhimpur Medical College Hospital in Lakhimpur, and Diphu Medical College Hospital in Diphu.

Integration and Implementation Timeline

The HMIS will also ensure seamless integration with medical and diagnostic equipment, promoting efficient information flow across departments and labs.

By digitizing healthcare processes, the system aims to deliver faster services to beneficiaries while alleviating administrative burdens on healthcare providers.

The project is set to unfold over seven years, with 78 weeks dedicated to implementation, followed by a six-month stabilization phase after the last hospital's completion.

After stabilization, RailTel will offer three years of operational and maintenance support, along with an additional two years of comprehensive onsite support.

About RailTel Corporation

RailTel Corporation of India Limited, a Navratna PSU under the Railway Ministry, stands as one of the largest neutral telecom infrastructure providers in India, boasting a nationwide optical fibre network.