Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Tripura to appoint VC for medical university
Tripura's Chief Minister, Manik Saha, announced that the government will soon appoint a vice chancellor for a new medical university.
This university will help manage all medical institutes in the state better.
Currently, Tripura has three medical colleges with 550 MBBS and over 200 postgraduate seats.
The government has also improved medical facilities, reducing referral cases by 80%.
They have a telemedicine service connected to AIIMS in New Delhi, where patients get free consultations.
Additionally, a statewide program called Mukhyamantri Niramay Arogya Abhiyan screens people for non-communicable diseases.
The Hepatitis Foundation of Tripura aims to make the state hepatitis-free in the next four years.
Tripura to appoint a vice chancellor for a proposed medical university to improve medical education.
Current medical colleges offer 550 MBBS and over 200 postgraduate seats.
Telemedicine facility connected to AIIMS, New Delhi, provides free consultations.
Government initiative Mukhyamantri Niramay Arogya Abhiyan screens for non-communicable diseases.
Hepatitis Foundation of Tripura aims to make the state hepatitis-free in four years.
- Who
- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha
- What
- Appointment of a vice chancellor for the proposed medical university
- When
- Soon
- Where
- Tripura
- Why
- To improve medical education and healthcare facilities in the state
Government Perspective
Public Health Perspective
Medical Education Expansion
Government Perspective
The government aims to improve medical education by establishing a dedicated medical university and appointing a vice chancellor.
Public Health Perspective
The public benefits from enhanced medical facilities and reduced referral cases, improving healthcare access.
Healthcare Initiatives
Government Perspective
The government has launched initiatives like Mukhyamantri Niramay Arogya Abhiyan to screen and treat non-communicable diseases.
Public Health Perspective
The public benefits from early detection and treatment of diseases, reducing mortality rates.
- Current Medical Colleges
- 3
- MBBS Seats
- 550
- Postgraduate Seats
- Over 200
- Telemedicine Facility
- Connected with AIIMS, New Delhi
- Government Initiative
- Mukhyamantri Niramay Arogya Abhiyan
- Hepatitis Foundation Goal
- Make Tripura hepatitis-free in 4 years