The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, celebrated the 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with patriotic fervour in front of the Administration Block. The Director, Prof. G. Sunil Kumar Sharma, hoisted the Tricolour National Flag, followed by the National Anthem, in the presence of administrators, faculty, staff, students, and members of the RIMS community.
Addressing the gathering, the Director extended Republic Day greetings and highlighted the significance of the day as a symbol of democracy, justice, equality, and constitutional values, paying tribute to freedom fighters and the framers of the Constitution. He reaffirmed RIMS’s commitment to service to humanity, marking over 55 years of contribution to healthcare in Manipur and the North Eastern region.
Reviewing the past year, he noted major achievements including nearly five lakh OPD visits, over 54,000 inpatient admissions, expansion of surgical services, and strengthening of super-specialty departments such as Neurosurgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, and Pediatric Surgery. He also highlighted RIMS’s completion of one year as a Centre of Excellence for Rare Diseases, the first in the North East, providing financial assistance up to Rs. 50 lakh to eligible patients.
Academic and infrastructural developments, including enhancement of postgraduate seats, proposed MDS courses, NABH and NABL accreditation initiatives, the new OPD Hub, construction of a 150-bedded Critical Care Block, and long-term campus redevelopment plans were also shared.
Concluding, the Director appreciated the dedication of all staff and urged them to uphold compassion, integrity, and ethical medical practice in line with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat @2047.
The programme included patriotic song performances by students, followed by distribution of sweets to patients in hospital wards by the Medical Superintendent in the presence of Heads of Departments.