GUWAHATI, Aug. 9: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday highlighted the five-star GRIHA rating awarded to the GMCH Mother & Child Hospital, describing it as a major milestone for the state’s healthcare infrastructure.
In a social media post, Sarma said the hospital had been recognised as “sustainable”, “energy efficient” and “patient friendly” under the GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) framework.
He said the recognition marked a proud milestone for Assam’s healthcare infrastructure and reflected the government’s efforts to create more patient-friendly healthcare spaces.
The GRIHA rating assesses buildings on parameters including energy efficiency, sustainable construction practices, water conservation, waste management and overall environmental performance.
