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Manipur to Upgrade RIMS to AIIMS Status and Set Up New Medical College in Senapati
✍️ The Assam Tribune
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 12:37 PM
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The Manipur government has approved an upgrade of the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) to AIIMS status and announced the establishment of a new medical college in Senapati district.
Manipur's health ministry confirmed that the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) will be elevated to AIIMS status, a move aimed at strengthening tertiary care in the state. The decision, reported by The Assam Tribune, also includes the creation of a new medical college in Senapati district, expanding higher‑education opportunities for aspiring doctors.
The AIIMS‑status upgrade is expected to bring advanced infrastructure, specialist departments and research facilities to RIMS, aligning it with the standards of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences network. State officials said the upgrade will improve patient care and attract qualified medical professionals.
The new medical college in Senapati will be the first of its kind in the district, addressing the shortage of medical seats and healthcare services in the region. While detailed timelines were not disclosed, the government has pledged to fast‑track land acquisition and funding to commence construction.
Both initiatives are part of Manipur's broader strategy to enhance health infrastructure and educational capacity, aiming to reduce out‑of‑state referrals and improve overall health outcomes for its residents.
The AIIMS‑status upgrade is expected to bring advanced infrastructure, specialist departments and research facilities to RIMS, aligning it with the standards of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences network. State officials said the upgrade will improve patient care and attract qualified medical professionals.
The new medical college in Senapati will be the first of its kind in the district, addressing the shortage of medical seats and healthcare services in the region. While detailed timelines were not disclosed, the government has pledged to fast‑track land acquisition and funding to commence construction.
Both initiatives are part of Manipur's broader strategy to enhance health infrastructure and educational capacity, aiming to reduce out‑of‑state referrals and improve overall health outcomes for its residents.