By Firstdespatch Desk Sep 23, 2026
Agartala, Sept 23 (FD) Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday held the 73rd episode of Mukhyamantri Samipeshu, an initiative aimed at providing people with a direct platform to raise their grievances and seek government assistance. During the programme, several people approached the Chief Minister seeking support for the treatment of serious and complex medical conditions.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Saha said healthcare services in Tripura have improved significantly and that several medical procedures that were considered difficult or impossible in the state in the past are now being successfully carried out. He highlighted the progress in organ transplantation and the use of telemedicine to provide timely medical consultation and treatment.
The Chief Minister said the state government is committed to ensuring advanced healthcare services for the people at affordable costs. He also emphasised the importance of maintaining direct communication with citizens, listening carefully to their concerns and ensuring timely and appropriate action on their grievances.
Among those who attended the 73rd episode was Phuldebhi Debbarma from Konaban in Sepahijala district, who sought assistance for her son’s heart treatment. After hearing her request, Chief Minister Saha contacted AIIMS in New Delhi and directed the concerned officials to take necessary steps for arranging the required treatment.
Khokon Pal from South Srirampur in South Tripura approached the Chief Minister seeking financial and medical assistance for his wife, who is suffering from a complex neurological condition. Dr. Saha instructed the concerned officials to arrange treatment at the earliest under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
Jaya Pal Majumdar, an elderly woman from Bhati Abhoynagar in Agartala, also sought assistance for treatment of a complex illness and financial support. The Chief Minister assured her of necessary medical treatment and arrangements for a government allowance.
Mausumi Bhattacharjee from Town Bardowali sought assistance for treatment of a serious kidney-related condition. The Chief Minister assured her of necessary support regarding kidney transplantation.
Other applicants included Pichu Debnath from Arundhatinagar and Arpita Debnath from Raninagar in Mohanpur, who sought assistance for treatment of complex leg and brain-related illnesses affecting their children. Dr. Saha directed officials to take necessary measures to provide them with support.
Jayanta Debnath from Gokulnagar in Sepahijala district sought medical assistance for a serious kidney-related condition. Suman Das from Office Tilla in Jirania and Abhijit Saha from Bishalgarh also approached the programme seeking treatment support for complex heart and liver-related diseases. The Chief Minister directed the concerned departments to take prompt action in their cases.
Several senior officials attended the programme, including Chief Minister’s Secretary Kiran Gitte, Additional Secretary of the Social Welfare and Social Education Department Tapan Das, and Health Department Director Dr Debashri Debbarma. Medical Superintendents of GBP Hospital, IGM Hospital and Atal Bihari Vajpayee Regional Cancer Hospital, along with other departmental officials, were also present. FD SB