Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has directed the departments concerned to expedite the Detailed Project Report for a proposed medical college near Shantirbazar District Hospital in Jolaibari, South Tripura, under PMJVK, stressing modern infrastructure, quality medical education and advanced healthcare services.
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Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has directed officials to expedite the Detailed Project Report for the proposed Jolaibari Medical College in South Tripura.
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The project aims to strengthen medical education and advanced healthcare services alongside the expansion of Shantirbazar District Hospital.
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The proposed campus may include a yoga centre, auditorium, football ground and indoor badminton hall, with facilities for students, doctors and other staff.
Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has directed officials to accelerate preparations for the proposed Jolaibari Medical College in South Tripura. He wants the departments concerned to complete and submit the Detailed Project Report (DPR) at the earliest. The project aims to strengthen medical education and healthcare services while supporting the wider development of the Jolaibari area.
The Chief Minister issued the directions during a review meeting at Conference Hall No. 2 of the State Secretariat. Officials discussed plans to establish the medical college under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK), with the existing Shantirbazar District Hospital serving as the proposed project’s focal point.
Dr. Saha stressed that timely planning and coordination would prove essential to moving the project towards implementation. He also called for a comprehensive approach that combines healthcare infrastructure, academic facilities and amenities for students and medical professionals.
CM Calls for Early Completion of Project Report
Chief Minister’s Secretary Kiran Gitte opened the meeting with a detailed visual presentation on the proposed medical college. He outlined the institution’s planned infrastructure, essential facilities and the present status of Shantirbazar District Hospital.
The presentation also covered key aspects of project implementation. After reviewing the proposal, Dr. Saha examined its different components and issued instructions to the officials concerned.
He directed them to prepare and submit the DPR without delay. The report will help advance the necessary steps towards implementing the proposed project.
The Chief Minister emphasised that departments must work together throughout the planning process. He called for a coordinated approach to ensure that the proposed institution meets its healthcare and academic objectives.
Medical College to Support Wider Development
Dr. Saha said the proposed medical college should serve as a catalyst for transforming the Jolaibari area into a well-planned township.
He stressed that the initiative must extend beyond the construction of a medical college and hospital. The project should also create an environment that supports academic activities, student welfare and the area’s overall development.
The Chief Minister highlighted the importance of providing adequate facilities for students pursuing medical education. He said campus planning should account for their academic needs as well as their physical and recreational well-being.
Dr. Saha suggested considering several additional facilities for the proposed campus. These include a yoga centre, an auditorium, a football ground and an indoor badminton hall.
He also called for suitable amenities for doctors and other staff members. Such provisions should form part of the broader infrastructure plan to support the institution’s day-to-day functioning.
Focus on Modern Infrastructure and Quality Healthcare
The Chief Minister underlined the need for modern, functional and scientifically planned infrastructure. He stressed that planners must consider the institution’s long-term requirements while developing its facilities.
Dr. Saha said the project should give equal importance to academic standards, medical services, hospital infrastructure and patient amenities. The proposed institution must support quality medical education while providing advanced healthcare services to the people.
The planning process should therefore address the needs of both students and patients. It should also provide appropriate working facilities for doctors and other healthcare personnel.
The emphasis on comprehensive infrastructure reflects the project’s dual purpose: strengthening medical education and improving access to healthcare in South Tripura.
Shantirbazar District Hospital to Receive Attention
The meeting also examined ways to expand the capacity of Shantirbazar District Hospital and improve its healthcare services.
Dr. Saha stressed that officials must coordinate the hospital’s development with the proposed medical college project. Authorities should plan infrastructure upgrades and service improvements in line with the requirements of the new institution.
This coordinated approach would help align the existing hospital’s facilities with the broader development plan. The meeting considered the hospital’s present status as part of the overall assessment of the proposed project.
The Chief Minister urged the departments concerned to maintain close coordination at every stage. He reiterated the need to expedite the DPR so that officials can proceed with the next steps towards implementation.
Senior Officials Attend Review Meeting
Minister for Minority Welfare Shuklacharan Noatia attended the meeting along with department director Nirmal Adhikari. The District Magistrate of South Tripura and senior officials from various departments also participated in the discussions.
The meeting focused on expediting project preparation, planning modern campus facilities and strengthening healthcare services through the proposed medical college and the existing district hospital.
The directions of Dr Saha placed the immediate emphasis on completing the DPR and coordinating the infrastructure plans required to take the project forward.
