Lok Sabha MP S. Supongmeren Jamir has urged the Government of India to consider accreditation and upgradation of Kohima Medical College into a premier central institute on the lines of AIIMS or the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS).
Highlighting that Kohima Medical College is the first medical college in Nagaland, which began functioning in September 2023 with an intake capacity of 100 students, Jamir said the institution marked a historic milestone in strengthening the State’s healthcare infrastructure.
However, he stressed that there remained a pressing need to enhance institutional capacity, advanced medical facilities and academic and research opportunities. He said upgrading the college to AIIMS-level or granting it central institute status would significantly improve healthcare delivery not only in Nagaland but across the Northeast.
Jamir further said the move would help address the shortage of specialised healthcare services, reduce dependence on other states for advanced treatment, and create more opportunities for local youth in medical education and employment.
He called on the Centre to take immediate steps towards granting central institute status or AIIMS-level upgradation to Kohima Medical College, stating that it would ensure equitable healthcare development and fulfil long-standing aspirations of the people.
