Agartala, March 17, 2026: A series of healthcare reforms and institutional developments were raised in the Tripura Legislative Assembly by the Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman regarding the visit of an expert team from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and subsequent actions taken by the state government.

Responding to the unstarred question, Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, who also holds the Health portfolio, confirmed that a specialized AIIMS team had visited the state to assess healthcare infrastructure and services. “Yes, the team visited and submitted its report to the government,” he informed the House.

The Chief Minister further stated that based on the recommendations, several steps have already been initiated under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between AIIMS, New Delhi and the Government of Tripura.

Among the key developments, Dr. Saha highlighted the proposal for setting up a Health University in Tripura to strengthen medical, dental, nursing, and paramedical education. He also informed that administrative integration of medical colleges and hospitals under a unified structure is being pursued through the Directorate of Medical Education.

“Telemedicine services with AIIMS have already commenced, and steps are being taken to enhance hospital administration by appointing experts,” the Chief Minister said.

He added that efforts are underway to upgrade healthcare facilities, including the introduction of departments such as Emergency Medicine and Trauma Surgery, implementation of a “one bed-one patient” policy, and establishment of specialized units like Maternal Newborn Care Units (MNCU) and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery units.

Addressing manpower shortages, Dr. Saha stated that measures such as mandatory senior residency for postgraduate doctors, recruitment of MBBS doctors, and maintaining proper nurse-patient ratios as per Indian Nursing Council norms have been proposed.

Further, the government is working towards modernizing procurement systems through centralized procurement, e-procurement, and IT-enabled supply chain management. Digital health initiatives such as E-Hospital systems, LIS, RIS, and grievance redressal platforms similar to AIIMS’ “Santushti” portal are also in the pipeline.

“The remaining recommendations mentioned in the MoU are being implemented in a phased manner,” the Chief Minister assured.

The discussion highlighted the state government’s roadmap to strengthen healthcare delivery by aligning with AIIMS standards, following the concerns raised by the opposition.