The first batch of students of Tomo Riba Institute of Medical Sciences, the sole medical college of Arunachal Pradesh, was inducted today.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu handed over seat allocation letters to the first batch of 39 students at a function marking the beginning of the academic session.
"Many doctors have been recruited by APPSC which would be posted across the state as part of streamlining and decentralisation process of health sector," Khandu said.
"It is a dream come true," Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said adding it is a tribute Tomo Riba, former chief minister of the state after whom the hospital and medical college has been named.
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