Tripura CM launches midday meals for patients, their families at Rs 10 at AGMC, GBP

AGARTALA: The Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP) Hospital, in the presence of Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, launched a midday meal service priced at just Rs 10 to support underprivileged patients and their families visiting the hospital.

Speaking to ANI during the launch, the Tripura CM said, “Agartala Government Medical College and Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, commonly known as GBP Hospital, is one of the oldest hospitals. It currently has 150 undergraduate students and about 89 postgraduate students. Many patients come here from outside the city... I have worked at this hospital before, and recently, discussions were ongoing about the fact that patients often have family members accompanying them. In collaboration with the Rotary Club and the Patient Welfare Committee, a midday meal service has now been launched, providing meals for just Rs 10. I personally provided a meal to a patient, and they were very happy. You can understand how significant it is to get a meal for Rs 10, which includes eggs, vegetables, and lentils.”

In addition to the meal service, a new shelter facility has also been constructed for families accompanying patients. This initiative ensures they have a place to stay and access to affordable food, significantly reducing their hardships.

“As the Honourable Prime Minister has emphasised the importance of such initiatives, we have ensured that this programme remains within our budget. Additionally, we are constructing a shelter room for those coming from outside, where they can stay and have meals. This facility has already been launched, and we are working further to enhance it,” Saha added. (ANI)

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