Dimapur, March 28 -- Nagaland's lone Lok Sabha MP S Supongmeren Jamir has made a strong plea to the Centre to consider the accreditation and upgradation of Kohima Medical College into a premier central institute on the lines of All India Institute of Medical Sciences or the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences.

Highlighting the significance of Kohima Medical College as the first-ever medical college in Nagaland, Jamir emphasised that the institution represents a historic milestone in strengthening healthcare infrastructure in the state.

The college commenced operations in September 2023 with an intake capacity of 100 students.

Jamir said despite this progress, there remains a pressing need for enhanced institutional capacity, advanced ...