In a major step towards strengthening healthcare in Tripura, Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for a new trauma centre at Tripura Medical College (TMC). The announcement coincided with the 20th foundation day of the college, adding significance to the occasion. The proposed trauma centre will be housed in a G+13 storey building, making it one of the most ambitious healthcare infrastructure projects in the state. Officials said the facility would be equipped with state-of-the-art critical care units aimed at addressing the rising number of emergency cases in the region.
Addressing faculty members, students, and dignitaries, Saha — who once served as a faculty member at TMC — praised the institution’s steady growth and efficient management over the years. He emphasised that healthcare expansion must go hand-in-hand with proper upkeep of facilities, suggesting that 10 per cent of departmental budgets be earmarked exclusively for maintenance. Highlighting the fast-changing landscape of medical sciences, the Chief Minister urged doctors and students to adapt to new technologies, especially in fields where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping medical education and patient care. “Upgrading skills in step with technology is essential for providing world-class healthcare,” Saha said.
The Chief Minister reassured residents that patients in Tripura no longer need to travel outside the state for advanced treatments, as modern facilities are being introduced across government and private institutions. He also announced that the government is actively considering a proposal to increase MBBS seats at TMC from 400 to 450, a move expected to boost medical education and produce more trained professionals for the state.
