Agartala, November 8: In a major boost to medical education in Tripura, Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) has received 58 additional postgraduate (PG) seats across 16 departments, increasing the total number of seats from 95 to 153.
Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha welcomed the development, describing it as a significant step towards strengthening the state’s healthcare and medical education infrastructure.
Speaking about the achievement, Dr. Saha thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda for their support in expanding postgraduate medical education opportunities in Tripura.
The Chief Minister said the state had witnessed considerable progress in the healthcare sector over the past few years. He also highlighted the increase in MBBS seats to around 550, adding that the expansion of PG seats was equally important to meet the growing demand for specialist doctors.
He expressed gratitude to the Centre for approving the additional seats and said the development would further strengthen medical education and healthcare services in the state.
