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₹140 cr Sanctioned For New AYUSH Colleges in Tripura: CM

  • By Thetripurapost Desk, Agartala
  • Dec 02, 2025
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The Tripura government’s announcement of a ₹140-crore central sanction for establishinñg dedicated Ayurveda and Homeopathy medical colleges marks a strategic expansion in the state’s healthcare and medical education landscape. Chief Minister Manik Saha confirmed the approval on Tuesday, calling it a significant step toward strengthening the northeastern state’s infrastructure in traditional systems of medicine.

Tripura currently operates three medical colleges, including the Agartala Government Medical College, all of which focus primarily on allopathic education. The introduction of two specialised AYUSH institutions broadens the state’s academic portfolio and aligns with the national push to integrate traditional medicine into mainstream public health services.

According to Saha, the Ministry of AYUSH has not only sanctioned the funds but has also shown urgency in enabling the colleges to begin functioning as early as the next academic session. A high-level meeting held in Agartala has already begun outlining the roadmap—covering aspects such as faculty recruitment, infrastructure development, course structuring, and regulatory compliance.

This initiative is expected to serve multiple policy objectives: expanding opportunities for students from the region, reducing dependence on out-of-state institutions, and enhancing healthcare access in remote and tribal-dominated areas through AYUSH outreach.

The Chief Minister extended his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda, and Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH, Prataprao Yadav, noting that consistent central support has been crucial to Tripura’s ongoing reforms in the health and education sectors.

While the state is optimistic about the projected timeline, the success of the initiative will depend on timely execution, adequate staffing, and the ability to integrate traditional medicine into Tripura’s broader healthcare ecosystem. Analysts also point out that quality assurance and accreditation will be central to the colleges’ long-term credibility.

As Tripura accelerates its efforts, the move reflects a broader national vision—leveraging India’s heritage systems of healing while expanding institutional capacity in underserved regions.