Agartala, November 15, 2026: Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has stressed the need for adopting modern technology and improving professional skills to strengthen surgical services in Tripura. He said the state government is working continuously to make healthcare facilities more advanced, modern and citizen-friendly.

The Chief Minister was speaking at the inauguration of the 20th Annual State Conference of the Association of Surgeons of India (TRUSICON), Tripura State Chapter, held on Saturday at the Swami Vivekananda Auditorium of Tripura Medical College.

Saha highlighted the significant changes taking place in Tripura\'s healthcare sector through the expansion of medical infrastructure, the introduction of modern technology and the development of medical education. He said continuous improvements in medical facilities and professional expertise are essential to providing better healthcare services to people.

During the programme, the Chief Minister released a commemorative souvenir marking the 20th annual conference. He also felicitated two distinguished medical professionals, Dr. Sunil Kumar Ghosh and Dr. Sujit Kumar Bhattacharjee. A female student of Tripura Medical College was also honoured for her outstanding academic performance.

The programme was attended by Health Department Secretary Kiran Gitte, Director of Health Services Dr. Debashree Debbarma, Director of Medical Education Prof. Dr. H.P. Sharma, Tripura Medical College Principal Prof. Dr. Arindam Dutta, ASI Tripura State Chapter President Dr. Dhruba Banik and Organising Chairman Prof. Dr. Ajay Saha, among other senior officials and medical professionals.

The conference provided a platform for surgeons and medical experts to exchange knowledge and discuss developments in surgical practices and healthcare.