Agartala, December 2: The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, has approved ₹140 crore for the establishment of two new medical institutions in Tripura - an Ayurveda Medical College and a Homoeopathy Medical College. The announcement was made by Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha on Tuesday.
According to the Chief Minister, a high-level meeting was convened to finalise the implementation roadmap and initiate preparations to ensure that both colleges become operational from the next academic session. The initiative is expected to significantly boost the state’s healthcare infrastructure and expand educational opportunities in traditional medicine.
Dr. Saha expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, and Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav for their continued support in strengthening Tripura’s medical and educational landscape.
The upcoming institutions are expected to enhance access to Ayush healthcare, create new avenues for medical education, and contribute to the state’s long-term goal of improving public health services.
Further details regarding location, admissions, and construction timelines will be announced in the coming months as the project progresses.
