FROM
COLONEL S. L. BHATIA, C.I.E., M.C., M.D., F.R.C.P., I.M.S., INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF CIVIL HOSPITALS,
ASSAM,
TO
THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF ASSAM
IN THE EDUCATION AND LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS.
Dated Shillong, the 29th October 1946.
SIR,
I HAVE the honour to forward herewith for your approval, the Annual Report on the Working of the
Assam Mental Hospital, Tezpur for the year 1945.
ANNUAL REPORT ON THE WORKING OF THE ASSAM MENTAL HOSPITAL, TEZPUR,
FOR THE YEAR 1945.
Introductory.—Dr. S. K. Chakravarti, M.B., A.M.S., (Senior) was in charge of the Provincial Mental
Hospital throughout the whole year of 1945.
STAFF AND ESTABLISHMENT
(1) First Sub-Assistant Surgeon and Deputy Superintendent.—(a) Dr. Parimal Kumar Bose worked from 1st
January to 3rd September, 1945, and 12th December 1945 to 31st December, 1945.
(b) Dr. Surendra Chandra Purkayastha worked from 4th September to 11th December, 1945 during the
absence of Dr. Parimal Kumar Bose deputed for training to Ranchi Indian Mental Hospital.
(2) Second Sub-Assistant Surgeon.—(a) Dr. Surendra Chandra Purkayastha worked from 1st January to 3rd
September, 1945, and 12th December to 31st December, 1945.
(b) Dr. Surendra Chandra Dev, worked from 4th September to 11th December, 1945, vice Dr. Surendra
Chandra Purkayastha worked as Deputy Superintendent.
(3) Third Sub-Assistant Surgeon.—(a) Dr. Surendra Chandra Dev, worked from 1st January to 3rd Septem
ber, 1945 and 12th December to 31st December, 1945.
(b) Dr. Basirali Saikia, worked from 6th September to 11th December, 1945 transferred from Naga
Hills.
(4) Stewards.—(a) Srijut Dandiram Saikia was the Steward from 1st January to 31st December, 1945.
(b) Babu Nagendra Chandrn Dutta Chaudhury worked as Assistant Steward from 1st January to 2nd
March, 1945.
(c) Muhammad Illias Ali transferred from Civil Surgeon's Office, Gauhati, worked as Assistant Steward
from 2nd March to 31st December, 1945.
(5) Clerk.—(a) Srijut Kamala Kanta Das an outsider, worked from 1st January to 31st December, 1945.
(6) Matron.—(a) Miss Sibani Ryntathiang was Matron throughout the whole year.
(b) Mrs. Jayanti Bala Nath was the Assistant Matron from 1st March to 31st December, 1945.
(7) Compounders.—(a) There were two Compounders throughout the year.
(8) Head Keepers and Keepers.—(a) There were 6 Male and 1 Female Head Keepers throughout the year.
(b) There were 85 Male and 17 Female Keepers in strength but the total strength could not be main-
tained throughout the year owing to the constant absconding of the Keepers.
(9) Contingency Menials.—(a) Sweepers.—There were 21 Sweepers in strength but the total strength could
not be maintained owing to the constant absconding and non-availability of substitutes (workers).
(b) Barbers.—There were 2 barbers throughout the year.
Statement No. I.—The number of inmates remaining at the end of the year 1944 was, 558, of whom 481
were males and 77 females. During the year 142 (125 males and 17 females) were admitted.
The total number of the patients treated during the year under review was, therefore, 700 (606 males
and 94 females) as against 751 (664 males and 107 females) in 1944. Of this number 9 (8 males and
1 female) were discharged " Cured " 24 males and 2 females were discharged " Improved "—1 male trans-
ferred, 31 (30 males and 1 female) died, leaving 633 (543 males and 90 females) remaining at the end of the
year.
Of the 9 discharged cured 8 (7 males and 1 female) were non-criminal and 1 (male) Criminal Mental
Patient.