AGARTALA: In a significant move to enhance healthcare in Tripura, chief minister Dr Manik Saha announced on Monday (May 27) the state government’s plan to establish Ayurvedic and Homeopathy medical colleges in the state.
Dr Saha made the announcement during his visit to the State Ayurvedic Hospital in Agartala, where he was accompanied by Tripura health secretary Kiran Gitte.
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During his visit, Dr Saha toured the hospital, interacted with officials and patients, and assessed the hospital’s facilities.
Reflecting on his visit, Dr Saha said, “I had previously visited to inaugurate this new building, although the Ayurvedic hospital itself has a long history. There are high expectations for the State Ayurvedic Hospital. A significant number of patients, including outpatients, visit daily. Therefore, I came to inspect the overall situation and consider what can be done with the old building.”
He revealed that the government plans to start an Ayurvedic medical college in the new building.
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“A letter regarding this initiative has been sent to the Centre by the Health Secretary. Initially, we will establish the Ayurvedic Medical College, followed by the Homeopathy Medical College. There are some issues that need to be addressed, and I have directed that these be resolved promptly. We are optimistic that these issues will be resolved soon. Additionally, we are planning to expand the infrastructure of this building,” he added.