Thu Sep 12 01:05:00 UTC 2024: ## Tripura Government to Protect Heritage Building of Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital
**AGARTALA, Sept 11:** Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Tuesday that the government will undertake retrofitting work at the old building of Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGM) to preserve its heritage value.
The IGM Hospital, located in the heart of Agartala, was originally known as Victoria Memorial Hospital and was established by Maharaja Bir Chandra Manikya Bahadur in 1873. It was later upgraded by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya Bahadur.
The heritage structure, built during the Manikya dynasty, will undergo extensive retrofitting work to ensure its longevity. The health department will oversee the project.
Currently, the IGM Hospital houses the Tripura Government Dental College, a nursing college, and a referral hospital.
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