Agartala, Aug 27: Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha today laid emphasis on raising awareness on the treatment facilities available in the state.

He noted, a good number of people move outside the state to avail treatment facilities, which are already available in the state, due to lack of awareness.

The Chief Minister also said that the state government is working to change the face of Tripura-- economically, socially and politically so that the next generation does not face problems.

He said this after the inauguration and foundation stone laying of different projects on the occasion of 20th Foundation Day of Tripura Medical College and Dr. BRAM Teaching Hospital   on Wednesday.

Dr. Saha inspected the newly inaugurated playground in Tripura Medical College premises.

“We have also laid the foundation stone for a Trauma Centre so that patients don’t need to go to GB Pant Hospital," he said.

From Tripura Medical College around 13 batches of MBBS students have already passed out, maybe even more. From next time, Dr. Saha emphasized, during such programs, the alumni and former doctors must be invited.

Dr. Saha, who is also the Health Minister, said that development will happen gradually but will surely take place.

“I have seen massive development here. I want to congratulate all who have been awarded. This profession is divine and noble, and along with that we also have many responsibilities. We should not avoid our duties, and if we identify our loopholes, we can develop ourselves. If we take rest, then no work will be done. The officials have applied for 50 more MBBS seats for TMC. If the seats are increased, many children will benefit. We have so many students who are working outside the state and even abroad,” he said.

He also stressed that skill development is necessary for everyone, including doctors.

“There should not be referral cases. Nowadays, every treatment is available in Tripura, but people are not aware of it and go outside the state spending all their money. We must create awareness about this. The Speaker is now stable and under observation without oxygen. He received the primary treatment at TMC. Now we have AI, technology, and the internet, and we can think innovatively. We must use all these tools. We are working to create a new Tripura so that the next generation does not face problems,” he added.

The event was attended by Health Secretary Kiran Gitte, Chairman of the Society for Tripura Medical College Dr. Pramotesh Roy, CEO of the Society for Tripura Medical College and Dr. BRAM Teaching Hospital Swapan Saha, Principal of Tripura Medical College and Hospital Professor Dr. Arindam Dutta, Medical Superintendent Professor Dr. Jayanta Poddar, Professor Dr. A.K. Chakma, and other eminent physicians.

In the event, the Chief Minister also inspected a blood donation camp and handed over awards among MBBS students for their academic excellence.