Healthier Tripura: AGMC Gets 58 New PG Seats
Tripura CM Manik Saha announces an increase of 58 PG seats at Agartala Government Medical College to boost medical education and healthcare.
In a significant move to bolster the healthcare landscape of the state, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has announced a substantial increase in postgraduate medical seats at the Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC). This expansion is designed to empower the state's youth and ensure a more robust medical education system for the future.
Major Boost for Medical Aspirants
The Chief Minister revealed that for the academic year 2026-27, the number of postgraduate (MD/MS) seats at AGMC will rise from 95 to 153. This addition of 58 new seats will span across 16 specialised disciplines, offering aspiring doctors more opportunities to specialise within their home state.
Sharing the news via a post on X, CM Manik Saha expressed his satisfaction with the development, noting that the move would open new doors for medical students and significantly enhance the state's capacity to produce specialists.
A Vision for a Healthier Tomorrow
The Chief Minister linked the expansion of educational infrastructure directly to the quality of public health. He emphasized that investing in the training of doctors today is the key to a better healthcare system in the future, stating, "A stronger medical education system today will build a healthier Tripura tomorrow."
Central Support and Infrastructure
Chief Minister Saha also took the opportunity to acknowledge the role of the central government in this achievement. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health Minister JP Nadda for their ongoing support in upgrading the medical education and healthcare infrastructure across Tripura.
By increasing the seat capacity in 16 different specialisations, the state aims to reduce the dependency on outside institutions for advanced medical training and improve the overall availability of specialist doctors for the people of Tripura.