Guwahati, Assam's Tinsukia Medical College has received official recognition from the National Medical Commission, making it the 13th institute for medical studies in this northeastern state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday.

He said that a total of 100 undergraduate seats have been sanctioned per year.

"Great news for the people of Assam. National Medical Commission has officially recognized Tinsukia Medical College and approved 100 undergraduate admissions per year. With this, medical colleges in Assam have The number has now reached 13."

He expressed his gratitude to the medical fraternity of the state for this achievement and also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inaugurating the Tinsukia Medical College and Hospital.

“This milestone is an important step towards enhancing health care education and services in our state,” the CM said.

Modi had inaugurated the facility on March 9 during his two-day visit to the state.