Tripura CM inaugurates major health infrastructure projects
Agartala, June 25
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said that the state government is implementing development projects at a rapid pace to ensure that even the last person in society benefits from socio-economic progress, gains access to quality healthcare services, and avails improved administrative facilities.
The Chief Minister said that Tripura has witnessed remarkable progress in several sectors, including healthcare, education, tourism, information technology and infrastructure, creating a favourable environment for investment and economic growth.
"Our state has made tremendous progress in the fields of health, education, tourism, information and technology. As a result, investors from different parts of the country are showing keen interest in investing in Tripura," he said.
Saha made the remarks after laying the foundation stone for the new building of the 100-bed Sepahijala District Hospital and inaugurating the 24/7 Emergency and Indoor Patient Department (IPD) services at the Lalsinghmura Primary Health Centre in Sepahijala district. The Chief Minister also virtually inaugurated several development projects implemented across different parts of the district.
Addressing the function, Saha said that under the visionary leadership and guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state government has been implementing numerous welfare and development initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of the people.
Highlighting the achievements in the health sector, he said that significant efforts have been made to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve access to quality medical services across the state.
"To provide better health services to the people, the number of beds at Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP) Hospital has been increased from 727 to 1,413. The bed capacity of Gomati District Hospital has also been doubled. A cardiac care unit has been established in Ambassa, enabling people in remote areas to access specialised treatment closer to home," he said.
The Chief Minister further stated that beneficiaries across the state are receiving improved healthcare services under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). "An expenditure of around Rs 300 crore has been incurred under the scheme. In addition, people of the state have availed medical services worth Rs 41.74 crore under the Chief Minister Jan Arogya Yojana," Saha said.
He also informed that a 100-bed eye hospital is being constructed near ILS Hospital in Agartala to further strengthen specialised healthcare services in the state.
The Chief Minister said that the government has also initiated steps to establish Homeopathy and Ayurvedic Medical Colleges to promote alternative systems of medicine and expand educational opportunities in the healthcare sector.
"Telemedicine services have been introduced for the benefit of people living in remote and rural areas. Trauma care centres have been established in all districts of the state to ensure timely treatment of accident victims and emergency patients," he said.
Saha further highlighted the state's economic achievements and said that Tripura currently ranks second among the northeastern states in terms of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) and per capita income. He added that NITI Aayog has recognised Tripura as a 'Front Runner' state for its performance in various developmental indicators and governance initiatives.
The Chief Minister reiterated the government's commitment to ensuring balanced and inclusive development by expanding healthcare infrastructure, improving connectivity, creating employment opportunities and enhancing the overall quality of life of the people.
Among those present on the occasion were Sepahijala District Magistrate Siddharth Shiv Jaiswal, Sepahijala Zilla Parishad Sabhadhipati Supriya Das Dutta, Health and Family Welfare Department Secretary Kiran Gitte, and officials from various departments.
— IANS
Reader Comments
As someone from Tripura, I'm cautiously optimistic. The 100-bed eye hospital near ILS is much needed—eye care in rural areas is still very basic. Also glad to see Homeopathy and Ayurvedic colleges being planned. We need both modern and traditional medicine to work together. But I wish the CM had spoken more about improving doctor availability in PHCs, not just beds and buildings.
Good to see Tripura climbing up! Second in GSDP among NE states and 'Front Runner' tag from NITI Aayog is no small feat. But infrastructure is just one part—healthcare delivery depends on doctors and nurses on ground. Hope the government is also working on recruitment and training. Telemedicine is a great initiative for remote areas, but internet connectivity in those places is still a challenge. Hope they are addressing that too.
Impressive numbers! Spending Rs 300 crore under PM-JAY and Rs 41.74 crore under state scheme shows serious commitment. But I'm curious—how many patients actually got treated? In many states, these schemes have low uptake due to awareness issues. Hope Tripura is doing proper outreach in tribal areas. The double bed capacity at Gomati hospital is a good start, but we need to see if they can staff all those beds.
One thing I appreciate is the focus on trauma care centres in every district. Road accidents are a major killer in hilly areas, and having round-the-clock emergency services at Lalsinghmura PHC is a concrete improvement. But let's not forget that many PHCs still lack basic medicines. Building new infrastructure is good, but maintaining existing ones and ensuring drug supply is equally important. Hope the government pays equal attention to both.
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