Agartala, Oct. 15 -- Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha has reached out to union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, urging support for the establishment of a Medical College in Kulai, located in the Aspirational District of Dhalai, through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.

Currently, Tripura boasts three medical colleges in Agartala-one government-run, one managed by a society, and another operated by a private entity. Another private medical college is seeking land from the state government to launch operations in the eastern part of Agartala.

Dr Saha emphasised his government's commitment to transforming Tripura into a hub for education and healthcare, alongside promoting tourism. Due to the region's geographical isolation a...