SANGRUR, 2 April 2026:
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday inaugurated the Sant Attar Singh Ji Maharaj Hospital in Cheema village, marking a significant expansion of grassroots healthcare infrastructure, as a state-of-the-art 30-bed facility built at a cost of ₹11.70 crore begins serving tens of thousands across the region. The Chief Minister emphasised that the hospital will benefit around 50,000 people across 15 villages, while also strengthening access to affordable and quality treatment for nearly 35,000–40,000 residents in nearby areas.
During his visit, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann also interacted with patients and their families at the hospital, inquiring about their well-being and reviewing the facilities on the ground. Highlighting the transformation, he stated that earlier, due to lack of facilities, patients were routinely referred to Sangrur, Patiala and Ludhiana, but will now receive treatment locally, with the hospital equipped with modern machines and dedicated emergency and mother-child wards.
During this, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “The work on the medical college in the name of Sant Baba Attar Singh will also be started soon and the state government has already finalised arrangements for it. The sole motive is to give fillip to medical education in the region and ensure quality health facilities to the people. The state government will not leave any stone unturned for accomplishing this project on war footing.”
Speaking about the newly inaugurated healthcare facility, he said, “Today, the Community Health Center has been inaugurated at the birthplace of Sant Attar Singh Ji Maharaj in village Cheema. Sant Attar Singh Ji Maharaj made significant contributions in the fields of education and social service and in his honor this Community Health Center has been named after him. This center will have a capacity of 30 beds and an expenditure of ₹11.75 crore has been incurred on this project.”
Detailing its expansion, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann added, “This center was originally established in 1975 with a capacity of 10 beds and later its capacity was increased to 20 beds, and now it has been expanded to 30 beds. This center will prove to be a boon for around 50,000 people as emergency and specialized medical services will be available. Victims of road accidents and patients with serious illnesses will receive emergency care and surgical procedures will also be conducted here.”
Highlighting medical services at the facility, he said, “Pediatric specialists will be available for the treatment of children’s diseases along with ENT and dental services. Free maternal and child healthcare services, facilities for X-rays and blood tests will be provided. Treatment for patients seeking de-addiction services will also be provided in the CHC.”
Addressing the issue of drug abuse, the Chief Minister rejected calls to legalise drugs, stating, “It is irrational and illogical as one drug cannot replace another. Rather this malady should be removed by channelizing the unbounded energy of the youth in a positive manner. The state government has already started a number of initiatives to make Punjab drug free.”
Emphasising the impact of the ongoing anti-drug drive, he said, “The Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign has already broken the backbone of the drug trade in the state. The supply line of the drugs has been snapped, drug smugglers have been put behind bars and their properties have been confiscated. The AAP government will soon embark on a campaign to felicitate the brave hearts who have given vital information against the drug smugglers.”
Outlining governance achievements, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The AAP government has taken path breaking initiatives in every sector due to which complete transformation has been witnessed in these arenas. The tax money of people belongs to the state and they are judiciously spending it on the welfare of people. People’s money is coming back to people through development, schools, hospitals, and roads. The state government has provided free electricity to 90% of households, jobs to over 65,000 youth without corruption, improved roads, closed toll plazas saving ₹70 lakh daily, and is building infrastructure.”
Cabinet Minister and Local MLA Aman Arora and Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh were also present on the occasion.
