AGARTALA — Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha inaugurated the newly constructed 12-room Urban Polyclinic at Arundhatinagar (AD-nagar) along with five virtual inaugurations of Urban Arogya Mandirs across Agartala. Constructed at a cost of ₹2.10 crore, the AD-nagar facility aims to deliver localized, accessible basic healthcare services to urban residents.
The five newly inaugurated Urban Arogya Mandirs are located at Radhanagar, Jagaharimura, Ujan Abhoynagar, Dhaleswar, and Ramakrishna Shivalaya Ashram.
Key Infrastructure Updates & Healthcare Metrics
Decline in Out-of-State Patient Referrals: Highlighting the impact of upgraded health infrastructure, CM Saha shared that patient referrals outside Tripura dropped drastically from 555 in 2023 to 161 in 2026.
Expansion at GBP Hospital: The state’s primary referral hospital, GBP Hospital, has expanded its bed capacity from 727 to 1,400. Four additional super-specialty blocks are slated for establishment at the facility.
Telemedicine & Digital Systems: To strengthen remote healthcare, an advanced telemedicine studio will be set up at GBP Hospital. The state is also leveraging the e-Sanjeevani portal and an Integrated Health Medical System (IHMS) for improved administrative management.
Hilly & Remote Coverage: Satellite health centers in Tripura’s hilly terrains continue to play a pivotal role in delivering medical assistance to remote populations.
Health-Tourism Vision: The Chief Minister outlined plans to develop Tripura into a integrated tourism and health hub by continuing to strengthen dual-use infrastructure.
Dignitaries Present
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Member of Parliament Rajib Bhattacharjee, Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor and MLA Dipak Majumder, National Health Mission State Mission Director Saju Vaheed A, West Tripura District Magistrate Dr. Vishal Kumar, and Director of Health Services Dr. Debashree Debbarma. West Tripura Chief Medical Officer Dr. Shankar Chakraborty delivered the welcome address, while MLA Mina Rani Sarkar offered the vote of thanks.
Source: Directorate of Information & Cultural Affairs (ICA), Government of Tripura (Press Release No: S-3066, Issued: Sep 24, 2026).
