Arunachal Announces Two New Medical Colleges; TRIHMS MBBS Seats Double to 100

The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh announced today that the state will add two more medical colleges to its educational infrastructure. In a statement, he also revealed that the MBBS intake at the existing Tirupati Rural Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) will be increased from 50 to 100 seats. This move is aimed at expanding access to medical education for students across the state and addressing the shortage of healthcare professionals in remote areas. The government plans to finalize the locations and construction timelines for the new colleges within the next six months.