Urgent Need for Infrastructure Protection at Karara Ayushman Arogya Mandir

The Karara Ayushman Arogya Mandir is struggling to provide essential health services due to severe erosion affecting access routes. Serving over 8,000 residents, the facility has seen improvements but faces critical challenges as the pathway narrows, complicating access for patients, especially during immunization drives. Community members are urging authorities to prioritize infrastructure protection to ensure the health centre's survival. Without prompt action, the future of this vital health service is at risk, highlighting the need for immediate intervention to construct protective measures against erosion.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 6, 2025, 12:51 IST

Critical Infrastructure Issues at Karara Ayushman Arogya Mandir

Baihata Chariali, Dec 6: The Karara Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM), previously known as the Karara Health Sub-centre, is currently facing significant challenges in delivering services to the local community due to severe erosion along the banks of Radhakuchi Borpukhuri. This erosion has severely restricted the only access route for essential services to the health facility.

Situated by the Radhakuchi Borpukhuri under the Bihdia BPHC in Kamrup district, this primary health centre caters to over 8,000 residents.

While locals have praised the enhancements and new services at the AAM, the deteriorating access path remains a pressing issue. The absence of a protective guard wall has led to considerable difficulties for patients, particularly in accessing restrooms and tube-wells, as the pathway has become increasingly constricted. A concerned resident highlighted that the situation worsens on Wednesdays, when many women and children visit for routine immunization.

Community members have pointed out that although the government is making strides to improve the primary health sector, it is equally important to focus on safeguarding and upgrading existing infrastructure.

Residents are worried that without immediate action, the future of the AAM could be jeopardized. They urge authorities to construct a guard wall before the rainy season to prevent further erosion, as the ongoing deterioration poses a significant threat to the health centre's survival.