Tripura Unveils Major Medical Leap: More Doctors, New University, Enhanced Healthcare

Tripura is rapidly transforming its medical landscape, with Chief Minister Manik Saha spearheading a significant boost to medical education and healthcare infrastructure. The state has increased its MBBS seats to 500 for the 2026-27 academic session, with further plans to reach 550, and the long-awaited Tripura University of Health Sciences is set to begin operations, aiming to streamline medical training and research. These advancements are part of a broader push to make Tripura a 'self-sufficient medical hub' and reduce patient referrals outside the state, which have already dropped by nearly 80 percent. Beyond conventional medicine, the Tripura Government has also secured approval for new Ayurvedic and Homeopathy medical colleges, each with 60 seats, significantly expanding AYUSH education options. Key initiatives like the operationalization of the new Agartala Civil Hospital and a strong focus on screening for non-communicable diseases underpin this comprehensive healthcare overhaul. Looking ahead, the state expects to issue advertisements for the Vice-Chancellor of the Tripura University of Health Sciences shortly, signaling its imminent launch. With a new medical college planned for Jolaibari under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram, and ongoing upgrades to district hospitals, Tripura is poised to become a formidable medical education and healthcare destination in Northeast India.