Aizawl, June 10, 2025: Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation (UD&PA) Minister Pu K. Sapdanga today inaugurated a newly installed MRI facility and other advanced medical equipment at Aizawl Civil Hospital, implemented under the Aizawl Smart City Project. The inauguration ceremony was held at the hospital’s Conference Hall and was also attended by Health Minister Pi Lalrinpuii, and senior officials from the UD&PA Department.
In his address, Pu K. Sapdanga expressed hope that the new MRI unit would significantly benefit the public, especially the underprivileged, by providing improved diagnostic services. He noted that this marks a major milestone for Aizawl Civil Hospital, as it will now offer services previously unavailable due to the lack of advanced diagnostic equipment.
The MRI machine, manufactured by Siemens Healthineers (Germany), cost approximately ₹8.72 crore and comes with a 10-year service agreement. In total, 24 new machines have been procured under the Smart City initiative for Aizawl Civil Hospital, aimed at improving cancer detection, trauma care, and various other treatments.
Health Minister Pi Lalrinpuii praised the Smart City initiative and emphasized the importance of strengthening public healthcare for the economically weaker sections. She announced the expansion of ICU facilities at ZMC (13 beds) and in district hospitals at Siaha, Lunglei, and Champhai (5 beds each). She also mentioned that kidney transplant surgeries are expected to begin soon in the state.
Aizawl Smart City Limited CEO Pu C.C. Lalchhuangkima presented a detailed report on the new installations. Dr. Lalchhuankimi, Senior Medical Superintendent, and Dr. ST. Lalruatfela, Additional Director of Hospitals & Medical Education, also addressed the gathering, urging the public to make the most of the new facilities.
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The Smart City project has also recently provided four ambulances to public and private hospitals and established a Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Plant at Tuirial worth ₹8.01 crore, operational since April 2025.
