Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha reiterated the state government’s commitment to improving the healthcare infrastructure in Tripura during an event on November 3. The Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for several new projects at the Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GBP Hospital, with the aim of elevating AGMC to rank among the top ten medical institutions in the country.
Among the projects inaugurated were the Critical Care Building (CCB), Communicable Disease Center (CDC), a 20-bed special ward at GBP Hospital, the launch of a digital telemedicine link with Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute in Lucknow, and the Inter-Departmental Call Management System (IDCMS).
CM Saha emphasized the importance of medical education and professional excellence, revealing that there are currently 400 MBBS seats across Tripura’s medical colleges. He urged students to perform well in their examinations and highlighted the improvement in facilities at hospitals such as GB, TMC, and other district facilities. However, he expressed concern over reports of brokers operating in GB and TMC Hospitals, directing patients to private hospitals outside the state. Strict measures are being implemented to address this issue.
The Chief Minister also shared that Tripura has successfully performed eight hip replacement surgeries, along with knee replacements and other advanced medical procedures. AGMC Hospital now offers a wide range of specialized treatments, with plans to expand its infrastructure to introduce advanced healthcare facilities. Nine super-specialty services have already been launched at AGMC, with four more services set to be introduced soon. CM Saha has met with the Union Health Minister to secure financial support for these projects, with assurances of assistance for procuring essential medical equipment.
He stressed the importance of skill enhancement and professional development among doctors in Tripura, urging them to strive for national-level recognition. The Chief Minister announced the upcoming construction of a new Mother and Child Care Building at AGMC and GB Hospital, funded with Rs 192 crore from the DoNER Ministry. Additionally, Rs 202 crore has been allocated for infrastructure development at the Tripura Dental College.
CM Saha called for collective efforts from all stakeholders to achieve the goal of bringing AGMC within the country’s top 10 medical colleges. He emphasized that this endeavor requires dedicated commitment and collaboration from everyone involved in the healthcare sector.
