Chief Secretary reviews RIMS healthcare facility
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 17 2026: Chief Secretary Rajeev Singh Thakur visited the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, and reviewed the healthcare facilities, ongoing infrastructure development, and various institutional activities aimed at strengthening patient care, medical education, and public health services.

During the visit, the Chief Secretary inspected several key facilities of the institute, including the New Outpatient Department (OPD), New Medicine Emergency, Trauma and Surgery Emergency, Surgery Wards, Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) .

He also inspected the site of the under-construction 150-bedded Critical Care Block and reviewed the progress of the ongoing infrastructure development.

At the Dental and Nursing Colleges, he interacted with faculty members and staff.

The interaction focused on academic activities, student facilities, institutional infrastructure, staff accommodation, and other matters concerning the effective functioning and future development of the institute.

During his interaction with the authorities, various issues relating to patient care, particularly the availability of accessible and affordable medical services for economically weaker sections of society, were discussed.

The Chief Secretary appreciated RIMS Imphal for providing medical treatment to patients, especially those from poor and underprivileged backgrounds, who depend on the institute for quality healthcare.

He acknowledged the importance of strengthening patient-centred services and stressed that essential medical facilities must remain accessible to those in need.

The Chief Secretary and the RIMS authorities also discussed the possibility of developing the institute further in line with the vision and standards of an Institution of National Importance (INI) .

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