Agartala: Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu visited the Generic Medicine Centre at Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GB Hospital, taking stock of the facilities available for patients seeking affordable medication.
During the visit, the Governor reviewed the functioning of the centre, which provides generic medicines at subsidised rates to patients, helping reduce the financial burden of healthcare on the general public. He interacted with hospital staff and pharmacy personnel to understand the range of medicines available and the overall demand among patients visiting the facility.
The Governor reportedly expressed satisfaction over the services being provided at the centre, while also emphasising the need to ensure consistent availability of essential generic medicines to benefit a larger section of the population, particularly those from economically weaker backgrounds.
Hospital authorities briefed the Governor on the centre’s operations, including the range of medicines stocked and the savings it offers patients compared to branded alternatives.
The visit is being seen as part of the Governor’s continued engagement with healthcare institutions in the state, aimed at strengthening public health infrastructure and ensuring accessible, affordable treatment for residents of Tripura.
No further statement was issued by the Governor’s office regarding specific directives following the visit.