The lack of a guesthouse or Arunachal Bhavan in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, is causing significant inconvenience to Arunachalis seeking medical treatment. Although the Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, is a preferred hospital for many Indians, including a large number of Arunachalis, the absence of government accommodation forces patients to resort to rented houses and hotels.
Without proper guidance from state government officials and the burden of expensive rent, Arunachali patients face numerous challenges during their extended stays. This situation stands in stark contrast to other Northeastern states such as Assam and Mizoram, which have constructed guesthouses and deployed government staff to assist patients.
The urgency of the situation is highlighted by the fact that Assam and Mizoram have already constructed large guesthouses, while Nagaland House is currently under development. It is puzzling that Arunachal Pradesh has yet to take the initiative to build an Arunachal Bhavan in Vellore, considering the convenience it would provide to hospital-goers.
The need for an Arunachal Bhavan was initially acknowledged in 2007 when the then chief minister, late Dorjee Khandu, allocated funds for land procurement near CMC Vellore. A plot measuring 4,225 square feet was acquired in Alamelu Magapuram, Vellore-9, four kilometers away from the hospital. However, no infrastructure has been developed on the land except for a protection wall and a security guard to prevent encroachment.
In 2011, the late finance minister Kalikho Pul announced the allocation of Rs 6 crores for the construction of an Arunachal Bhavan in Vellore. Unfortunately, the project was never taken up, leaving Arunachal Pradesh without the much-needed accommodation for its patients.
It is imperative that the new government takes immediate action to prioritize the construction of an Arunachal Bhavan in Vellore. Such a facility would provide immense relief to underprivileged individuals in need of affordable government accommodation.
FAQs:
1. Why is the lack of a guesthouse or Arunachal Bhavan in Vellore causing inconvenience to Arunachalis seeking medical treatment?
– The absence of government accommodation forces patients to resort to rented houses and hotels, which can be expensive and challenging to find.
2. How does this situation compare to other Northeastern states like Assam and Mizoram?
– Assam and Mizoram have constructed guesthouses and deployed government staff to assist patients, while Arunachal Pradesh has yet to take the initiative.
3. When was the need for an Arunachal Bhavan first acknowledged?
– The need for an Arunachal Bhavan in Vellore was acknowledged in 2007 by the then chief minister, late Dorjee Khandu.
4. What happened in 2011 regarding the construction of an Arunachal Bhavan?
– The late finance minister, Kalikho Pul, announced the allocation of Rs 6 crores for the construction, but the project was never taken up.
5. Why is it important for the new government to take immediate action?
– An Arunachal Bhavan in Vellore would provide much-needed accommodation for underprivileged individuals in need of affordable government accommodation.
Definitions:
– Arunachal Bhavan: A government accommodation facility for residents of Arunachal Pradesh in other states for medical treatment or other purposes.
– Christian Medical College (CMC): A hospital in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, that is a preferred choice for many Indians seeking medical treatment.
Related Links:
– Arunachal Pradesh Official Website
– Christian Medical College, Vellore