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Tripura's Chief Minister Manik Saha met with Union Health Minister JP Nadda to discuss critical healthcare infrastructure development. The meeting focused on establishing a new medical college, upgrading existing medical facilities, and expanding student seat capacities. Saha highlighted the state's progress in medical education, increasing MBBS seats from minimal numbers to around 400 across three colleges. The discussions centered on securing funds and support for transforming Tripura's healthcare landscape.

Key Points: Manik Saha Seeks JP Nadda Funds for Tripura Health Boost

  • Proposed new medical college in Dhalai district through PPP model
  • Request for advanced medical instruments at AGMC Super Speciality Block
  • Seeking additional Ayushman Bharat PMJAY funds
  • Plan to expand medical and dental seat capacities
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Tripura CM meets JP Nadda, seeks funds to boost health infrastructure

Tripura CM Manik Saha meets BJP leader JP Nadda, discusses medical infrastructure expansion and funding for new healthcare initiatives.

"We are trying to increase the seat capacity of AGMC - Manik Saha, Tripura Chief Minister"

Agartala, Oct 14

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday held a meeting with Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda in New Delhi on Tuesday and discussed various health infrastructure and manpower related issues, including the setting up of a new medical college in the state, an official said.

A senior official of the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said that the Chief Minister has informed Nadda about the state government's plan to set up a new Medical College at Kulai in northern Tripura's Dhalai district, which is an aspirational District, on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis.

Saha, who also holds the Health and Family Welfare portfolio, also discussed the establishment of a Tertiary Ophthalmology Hospital at Agartala and the setting up of an Immunology Lab for Organ Transplant services at the government-run Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital.

The Chief Minister requested Nadda, who is also the National President of the BJP, to provide funds for procuring advanced medical instruments at the Super Speciality Block at the AGMC.

Saha also urged for additional funds for Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY) to settle the pending claims.

Tripura currently has three Medical colleges -- Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC), Tripura Medical College (TMC) and Tripura Santiniketan Medical College (TSMC).

The TSMC is a private medical college, while the TMC has been governed by the state government-constituted society.

The Chief Minister earlier said that there were very few MBBS seats available in Tripura medical colleges, but now the number of seats is around 400 in three medical colleges in the state.

"There was only one seat for BDS earlier. Now we have a Government Dental College, which started with 50 seats and currently has 63 seats. We are trying to increase the seat capacity of AGMC. For 2025-26, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has permitted 150 seats, of which 118 are for Tripura students, 22 for central government nominees, and the remaining 10 for the Northeast region," said Saha, who himself is a dental surgeon.

He said that currently, around 525 students (of different years) are pursuing MBBS at AGMC.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally some focus on Tripura's healthcare! The increase from 1 BDS seat to 63 shows real progress. But I hope they ensure quality education along with quantity. Sometimes we rush to increase numbers without proper infrastructure.
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Sarah B
As someone from Northeast India, I appreciate the focus on regional healthcare development. The immunology lab for organ transplants is much needed. Hope other northeastern states also get similar attention from the central government.
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Arjun K
Good to see our CM actively pursuing healthcare improvements. The PPP model for medical college could work well if implemented properly. But I hope they don't compromise on affordability for common people.
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Michael C
The Ayushman Bharat scheme has been a lifesaver for many families. Glad to see the state is pushing for more funds to settle pending claims. Timely settlement is crucial for hospitals to continue providing cashless treatment.
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Kavya N
While I appreciate the development, I hope they focus on retaining doctors in Tripura. Many medical graduates leave for bigger cities. Better infrastructure must be accompanied by better working conditions and incentives for healthcare professionals.

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