Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha met Union Health Minister and BJP National President Shri J.P. Nadda in New Delhi on Tuesday. During the meeting, Dr. Saha discussed several key healthcare initiatives aimed at strengthening the state’s medical infrastructure.

The Chief Minister highlighted the proposal to set up a Medical College at Kulai in Dhalai district, an aspirational district, on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis. He also discussed the establishment of a Tertiary Ophthalmology Hospital in Agartala and an Immunology Laboratory for organ transplant services at AGMC & GBP Hospital.

Dr. Saha further requested funds for advanced medical instruments at the Super Speciality Block of AGMC and sought additional funds under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to clear pending claims.

The meeting focused on ensuring better healthcare delivery and expanding medical facilities across Tripura, particularly in underserved regions.