To raise healthcare quality and medical education in the state, Tripura is planning superspeciality courses at AGMC and a Memorandum of Understanding with AIIMS for hospital management.
Tripura Plans Superspeciality Courses at AGMC, MoU with AIIMS for Hospital Management
In a significant step toward advancing healthcare education and delivery, Tripura plans superspeciality courses at AGMC, MoU with AIIMS for hospital management. This ambitious initiative is part of the state government’s larger vision to transform Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) into a centre of medical excellence in the Northeast.
Superspeciality Education Coming to AGMC
The decision to introduce superspeciality postgraduate courses at AGMC reflects the government’s commitment to expand advanced medical learning opportunities within the state. Specialisations under consideration include:
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Nephrology
- Gastroenterology
- Endocrinology
These additions are expected to reduce patient referrals to metros like Delhi and Kolkata, ensuring critical care is accessible within Tripura itself.
“Our goal is to ensure that AGMC produces top-tier specialists who stay and serve in the state,” said a senior health official.
Strategic MoU With AIIMS for Better Hospital Management
Parallelly, the Tripura government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) to streamline hospital operations, staff training, and patient management systems. The MoU includes:
- Deployment of AIIMS-trained personnel for short-term advisory roles
- Capacity-building programs for AGMC administrators and nurses
- Digitization of medical records and patient flow optimization
- Joint academic exchange between AGMC and AIIMS faculty
This collaboration aims to replicate AIIMS-level service quality at AGMC and upcoming health hubs in Tripura.
Why This Move Matters for Tripura
Tripura plans superspeciality courses at AGMC, MoU with AIIMS for hospital management not just to boost academic prestige but to plug critical healthcare gaps. Currently, over 60% of critical cases are referred outside the state, putting financial and emotional pressure on patients and families.
By creating in-house superspeciality capabilities and borrowing from AIIMS’ hospital management expertise, Tripura is investing in self-reliant, patient-centric healthcare.
Supporting Rural and Border Areas
An equally important benefit lies in reaching underserved regions like Dhalai, North Tripura, and Sabroom, where infrastructure is limited. Doctors trained under the new superspeciality system will be encouraged to serve in peripheral districts under a state incentive scheme.
Additionally, telemedicine tie-ups and hub-and-spoke models are being planned to allow AGMC-based specialists to consult remotely with rural health centres.