Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Tuesday inaugurated the 19th College Foundation Day of Tripura Medical College and Dr Bram Teaching Hospital here at Agartala and claimed that the TMC is no less than any other colleges in the country in terms of rendering medical education.Dr Saha said that due to the sincere efforts of doctors, professors and health workers, the TMC is progressing on the path of development.The Chief Minister also inaugurated an open gym, children’s park and badminton court at the Tripura Medical College campus on Tuesday. Speaking at the event, Chief Minister Dr. Saha said, Agartala Government Medical College and Tripura Medical College were supposed to be launched simultaneously in 2005. But the journey of Tripura Medical College started in 2006 as the letter of permission from the Medical Council was received after one year. Till now 13 batch students have passed from this college.The Chief Minister said that the number of patient referrals outside the state has largely reduced due to the massive improvement in the state’s health sector. Presently, it is becoming possible to perform operations for many complex diseases including kidney transplant, plastic surgery in the state. Along with infrastructural development of Agartala Government Medical College and Tripura Medical College quality education is also being provided, he added.