A four-member delegation from AIIMS New Delhi recently concluded a three-day visit to Tripura to assess the state’s healthcare infrastructure.
The team, led by AIIMS Director Prof. (Dr.) M. Srinivas, will soon submit a detailed report to Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha. Based on their findings, AIIMS will extend support through training initiatives aimed at improving the skills of doctors, nurses and lab technicians in the state.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Dr. Srinivas said that while Tripura already has a robust healthcare system, the state government is seeking further assistance from AIIMS to upgrade and expand its services. “The state government has asked AIIMS for guidance on strengthening healthcare delivery. We will advise on improving medical infrastructure and services at Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GB Pant Hospital,” he said.
The delegation, which arrived in the state on June 7, met with Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha and held in-depth discussions on key aspects of healthcare development—including infrastructure, health education, service delivery, and super-specialty facilities. They also visited AGMC, GBP Hospital, IGM Hospital, and Tripura Medical College to review operations across various departments.
Dr. Srinivas noted that their visit included direct interactions with medical professionals, healthcare staff, and patients. “We will compile all our observations into a comprehensive report to be submitted in Delhi. Based on this, a detailed action plan will be prepared. We are committed to arranging training through AIIMS to enhance healthcare delivery in Tripura,” he added.
Delegation member Dr. Ramesh Agarwal praised the state’s performance on key health indicators. “We had meaningful discussions with the Health Secretary and senior officials. Notably, Tripura’s infant mortality rate is significantly lower than the national average, which reflects the strength of its healthcare system,” he said. He also highlighted the advantage of having a doctor as the state’s Chief Minister in driving forward health sector reforms.
Assuring continued support, Dr. Agarwal emphasized that AIIMS will actively assist in the future development of Tripura’s healthcare system.
Also present at the press briefing were AIIMS officials Dr. Laxmitej Undavalli and Dr. Aruna Kumari, Tripura Health Director Dr. Tapan Majumder, GBP Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. Shankar Chakraborty, and AGMC Principal Prof. (Dr.) Anup Saha.
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