Tripura CM Dr. Manik Saha inaugurated the Rs 20.37-crore 50-bed Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Agartala Civil Hospital, highlighting paperless healthcare, modern medical infrastructure, evening OPD services and the government’s plan to strengthen integrated public healthcare across Tripura with similar hospitals.
Tripura took a major step towards strengthening its public healthcare system on Sunday with the inauguration of the newly constructed 50-bed Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Agartala Civil Hospital at Jackson Gate in the state capital. Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha described the occasion as a historic milestone in the state’s healthcare journey and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing affordable, technology-driven and quality healthcare services to every citizen.
The hospital, constructed at a cost of Rs 20.37 crore, has been developed as a modern healthcare facility equipped with advanced medical infrastructure and digital systems. It has also been launched as a pilot project, which, if successful, will pave the way for establishing similar hospitals in the remaining 19 Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayat areas across Tripura.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Dr. Saha said the day would be remembered as a landmark in Tripura’s public health sector. He noted that the hospital reflects the government’s promise to bring modern, accessible and high-quality healthcare closer to people’s homes.
“Today marks a historic milestone for Agartala and the entire state of Tripura. The inauguration of the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Agartala Civil Hospital is a reflection of our commitment to ensuring advanced healthcare services reach every citizen,” the Chief Minister said.
He also announced that, in addition to regular medical services, the hospital will operate evening Outpatient Department (OPD) services, making healthcare more convenient for working professionals and residents who find it difficult to visit hospitals during regular hours.
The Chief Minister, who also holds the Health and Family Welfare portfolio, said the government has been consistently working to modernise public healthcare institutions since assuming office. Recalling the poor condition of government hospitals in previous years, he said significant improvements have been made in infrastructure, equipment and patient services.
“We are not claiming that everything has been completed, but we are steadily moving towards building a modern healthcare system. This hospital represents the beginning of a new chapter in Tripura’s healthcare sector,” he said.
Dr. Saha highlighted that the Agartala Civil Hospital has been designed as a completely paperless healthcare facility, aligning with the government’s vision of establishing an integrated digital healthcare system across the state. He said the hospital would utilise technology to improve efficiency, patient care and administrative services.
The newly inaugurated hospital has facilities for minor and general surgeries, OPD services in medicine, ENT and gynaecology, along with comprehensive mother and child healthcare services. It is equipped with 50 oxygen-supported beds, an oxygen generation plant, ambulance services and an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) for the scientific disposal of biomedical waste.
According to the Chief Minister, the hospital has been strategically developed to meet the healthcare needs of residents of Agartala, reducing pressure on other major hospitals and ensuring timely treatment during emergencies.
Emphasising inclusive healthcare, Dr. Saha said the government aims to ensure that every government hospital is adequately staffed with doctors, nurses, healthcare workers and ambulances while providing modern medical facilities for all sections of society, including economically weaker families.
The Chief Minister also pointed to the state’s broader achievements in healthcare, stating that nearly all major treatments are now available within Tripura. As a result, the number of patients referred outside the state for treatment has declined by 83 per cent.
He further highlighted the rapid expansion of specialised medical services, including the establishment of mother and child hospitals in different districts. Tripura has already successfully conducted seven kidney transplant surgeries, with two more scheduled soon. The government is also working towards introducing heart and liver transplant facilities, further strengthening the state’s medical capabilities.
Dr. Saha said that if the Agartala Civil Hospital pilot project proves successful, the government will positively consider replicating the model in all urban local bodies across Tripura, significantly expanding access to quality healthcare.
The inaugural programme was attended by Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor and MLA Dipak Majumder, Health Secretary Kiran Gitte, Urban Development Secretary Milind Ramteke, AMC Commissioner Saju Wahid A, along with senior government officials and dignitaries.
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With the launch of the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Agartala Civil Hospital, Tripura has taken another significant step towards building a modern, digitally integrated and people-centric healthcare system, reinforcing the government’s vision of making quality medical services accessible to every resident of the state.
