Govt signs MoU with AIIMS to develop centres of excellence in healthcare: CM

In a major step towards strengthening healthcare services in Tripura and providing better medical facilities to the people of the state, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today between the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Tripura, and the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.

The signing took place in the presence of Chief Minister Prof. Dr Manik Saha on Wednesday at New Delhi.

Dr Saha said it is a matter of great pride that this MoU has been signed for the development of medical colleges, as well as state and district-level hospitals in Tripura, to transform them into Centres of Excellence in medical education and super-specialty healthcare services aligned with international standards.

“The State Government envisions transforming Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GB Pant Hospital into a medical hub equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for patient care, modeled on the excellence of AIIMS, New Delhi,” said Dr Saha.

Dr Saha, who also holds the portfolio of Health Minister, stated that AIIMS, New Delhi, is a globally acclaimed institution known for its pioneering contributions to medical education, research, and advanced patient care.

“The collaboration between AIIMS, New Delhi, and the Health Department of Tripura marks a significant step towards enhancing the overall quality and reach of healthcare services across the state,” he added.

On this occasion, Dr M. Srinivas, Director of AIIMS, New Delhi, and senior officials from the Health Department, Government of Tripura, were present at Tripura Bhawan, New Delhi.