A high-level AIIMS Delhi team, led by Director Prof. M. Srinivas, visited Tripura to assess healthcare infrastructure at GBP Hospital and AGMC. The delegation met CM Dr. Saha and officials to suggest improvements.
A high-level delegation from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, led by Director Professor M. Srinivas, arrived in Agartala on June 7, 2025, for a two-day assessment of the state’s health infrastructure. This visit comes amid long-standing expectations of establishing an AIIMS-like super-specialty hospital in Tripura—an electoral promise yet to be realized.
The backdrop of the visit is particularly important, as Tripura’s health sector, though showing progress, continues to face serious challenges in terms of infrastructure, staffing, and service delivery. GBP Hospital and Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC), two of the state’s leading medical institutions, have frequently faced criticism over patient care and limited facilities. Against this background, the AIIMS team’s visit is being seen as a pivotal step toward long-overdue reforms.
Upon arrival, the delegation was received by Tripura’s Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha and senior officials for a high-level meeting at the T.I.F.T. Conference Hall. The session was attended by key health administrators, including Health Secretary Kiran Gitte, CM’s Officer on Special Duty (OSD) Dr. Parmananda Sarkar Banerjee, Director of Health Services Dr. Tapan Majumder, MLA and GBP Hospital Rogi Kalyan Samity chairperson Mina Rani Sarkar, and other senior medical professionals.
The agenda of the meeting centered on evaluating the current state of healthcare delivery at AGMC and GBP Hospital and identifying strategic areas for improvement. The AIIMS delegation, which included senior healthcare professionals and domain experts, provided insights based on national standards of medical excellence and patient care.
Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to enhancing healthcare for all citizens. In his address, he underscored the importance of partnerships with institutions like AIIMS to bridge the gaps in healthcare quality. “We are determined to deliver world-class healthcare services to the people of Tripura. The expertise of AIIMS Delhi will help us identify our shortcomings and guide us on the path to better patient care,” Dr. Saha stated after the meeting.
Following the strategic discussion, the AIIMS team conducted an on-ground visit to GBP Hospital. There, they engaged directly with doctors, nurses, and hospital staff to understand operational challenges and infrastructure gaps. The team also inspected wards, outpatient departments, diagnostic facilities, and emergency care units.
One of the focal points of the assessment was to analyze how current resources are being utilized and how AIIMS can support the state in capacity building, equipment upgrades, and training modules for medical personnel. Professor M. Srinivas expressed satisfaction with the state’s willingness to collaborate and pledged full support from AIIMS Delhi in designing a roadmap for healthcare transformation.
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Despite the absence of the promised AIIMS-like institution in Tripura, this visit by the top brass of AIIMS Delhi is a promising sign. The visit suggests that although the physical infrastructure may still be pending, the groundwork for institutional support and planning has begun in earnest.
Over the next few months, the AIIMS delegation is expected to submit a comprehensive report detailing their observations and recommendations. The state government hopes this report will lay the foundation for long-term structural improvements, not only at GBP and AGMC but across Tripura’s healthcare network.
The timing of this visit is crucial. As Tripura experiences increasing patient loads and a growing need for specialized care, the involvement of AIIMS could mark the beginning of a much-needed overhaul. Furthermore, it sends a message to the people of the state that concrete steps are being taken, even if promises remain pending on paper.
In conclusion, the AIIMS delegation’s visit signifies a critical juncture in Tripura’s healthcare journey. With expert guidance, political will, and sustained investment, the state could soon witness a transformation in how healthcare is delivered to its citizens—making quality, accessibility, and efficiency the new standards of care.
