Tripura is preparing for a major transformation in public healthcare as all government hospitals move towards fully paperless services from November 10, 2026. The Department of Health and Family Welfare will implement the transition through the Integrated Health Management Information System (IHMIS), which has already reached 100% coverage across the state’s public healthcare sector. The system will digitise routine services, including patient registration, prescriptions, diagnostic tests and laboratory reports. Meanwhile, the government plans to bring private healthcare facilities onto the digital platform within the next two months. The initiative aims to improve patient access, hospital coordination and healthcare administration.
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Tripura Sets November 10 Deadline for Paperless Hospitals
The Department of Health and Family Welfare has announced that all government hospitals across Tripura will transition to fully paperless services from November 10.
Health Secretary Kiran Gitte outlined the plan during the National Health Authority’s review meeting on Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) in Kolkata on November 5 and 6.
He said the state had already brought every government hospital onto the IHMIS network.
The November 10 deadline marks the next stage of implementation. Hospitals will shift routine patient services and administrative processes from manual paperwork to digital platforms.
Consequently, patients will increasingly use electronic systems during registration, consultations and diagnostic procedures.
IHMIS Achieves 100% Coverage Across Government Hospitals
Tripura has completed the onboarding of all government hospitals onto its Integrated Health Management Information System.
The platform provides a common digital framework for managing hospital services and patient information.
It supports several important functions, including outpatient registration, token generation, inpatient admission, prescriptions, pharmacy services and laboratory investigations.
Furthermore, doctors can use digital records to review patients’ medical histories and previous reports.
The system can also support better coordination when patients move between district hospitals and larger medical institutions.
However, full hospital onboarding does not automatically mean that every patient record has already been linked to an ABHA account. The department continues to encourage greater use of digital health identifiers and connected records.
Patient Registration and Prescriptions Move Online
The paperless transition will cover several routine services across government hospitals.
Patients will be able to complete registration through digital platforms. Hospitals will also manage prescriptions, diagnostic requests and laboratory reports electronically.
In addition, digital pharmacy services will support the recording and dispensing of prescribed medicines.
The change aims to reduce dependence on physical files and handwritten registers.
It could also help patients access reports and prescriptions more conveniently. Meanwhile, doctors may retrieve previous medical information without searching through multiple paper records.
These improvements could prove especially useful when patients receive referrals between district hospitals and tertiary healthcare centres.
Agartala Civil Hospital Demonstrates the Digital Model
Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Agartala Civil Hospital serves as an example of Tripura’s paperless healthcare model.
The hospital has operated with digital patient services since its establishment.
Its system covers outpatient registration, token generation, admissions, prescriptions, medicine dispensing and laboratory testing.
As a result, patients can complete major stages of their hospital visit through electronic processes.
The state showcased this model during the national review meeting in Kolkata.
Health officials presented the hospital’s operational framework to representatives from different states and Union Territories. The presentation received appreciation from participating officials, according to the state government’s account.
Private Hospitals Targeted for Digital Onboarding
After completing public-sector onboarding, Tripura plans to expand the digital healthcare network to private medical institutions.
The state has set a target of bringing private healthcare facilities onto the system within the next two months.
This expansion could help connect patient services across government and private hospitals.
For example, digital records may support continuity of care when patients move between different healthcare providers, subject to appropriate consent and access arrangements.
However, private hospitals will need to adopt compatible systems and meet the required technical and operational standards.
The government aims to build a more connected healthcare network across the state.
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Supports the Transition
Tripura’s paperless healthcare initiative aligns with the wider objectives of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
ABDM promotes digital health identifiers, healthcare facility registries and the secure exchange of health information through interoperable systems.
The Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) number provides individuals with a digital health identifier. Patients can use it to link health records across participating facilities.
Meanwhile, AB PM-JAY focuses on financial protection for eligible beneficiaries who need secondary and tertiary hospital care.
Together, these initiatives support different aspects of healthcare delivery.
Tripura’s IHMIS rollout connects hospital operations, while ABDM provides a broader framework for digital health information exchange.
Digital Transition Aims to Improve Hospital Efficiency
The shift towards paperless services could reduce paperwork and simplify hospital administration.
Digital registration may help reduce queues and improve patient management. Similarly, electronic prescriptions and test reports could make medical information easier to retrieve.
Furthermore, connected records may support better coordination between healthcare facilities.
However, successful implementation will depend on reliable internet connectivity, trained hospital staff and functioning digital infrastructure.
Hospitals must also protect patient information and provide assistance to people who are unfamiliar with digital services.
The government will need to monitor the transition closely to ensure that patients continue receiving services without disruption.
Conclusion
Tripura will begin the transition to fully paperless services across government hospitals from November 10, 2026. The Integrated Health Management Information System has already achieved 100% onboarding across the public healthcare sector. The next phase will digitise registration, prescriptions, diagnostic tests and other routine hospital services. Meanwhile, the state plans to bring private healthcare facilities onto the platform within two months. The initiative marks a significant step towards connected patient records, improved hospital administration and more accessible digital healthcare across Tripura.
FAQs
1. When will Tripura government hospitals become paperless?
All government hospitals are scheduled to transition to fully paperless services from November 10, 2026.
2. What is IHMIS in Tripura?
IHMIS stands for Integrated Health Management Information System. It provides a common digital platform for managing government hospital services and patient information.
3. How many government hospitals have joined IHMIS?
The state has reported 100% onboarding across its public healthcare sector.
4. Which hospital serves as Tripura’s digital healthcare model?
Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Agartala Civil Hospital serves as an example of the state’s paperless hospital system.
5. Will private hospitals also join IHMIS?
Yes. Tripura has set a target to bring private healthcare facilities onto the system within the next two months.
6. Which hospital services will become digital?
The transition covers patient registration, token generation, admissions, prescriptions, medicine dispensing, diagnostic tests and laboratory reports.