Agartala (Tripura) [India], July 31 (HBTV): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said the present state government is working on a priority basis for the overall development of the state.
According to a CMO release, 'The government is giving importance to road connectivity, drinking water, electricity, agriculture, rural development, urban development, information technology, and social security.'
'Tripura is moving forward in terms of good governance and administrative reforms. Tripura is now competing with the fast-developing states of the country,' the Chief Minister said.
Chief Minister Saha made the remarks while inaugurating several development projects under Khowai district at Khowai Town Hall, in an event organised by the Khowai District Administration.
Speaking at the event, Saha said the present state government has always worked for the welfare of the people.
'Today is a significant day for the people of Khowai. Along with the inauguration of seven different projects under the initiatives of the Social Education and Social Welfare Department, Rural Development Department, Drinking Water and Health Provision Department, Urban Development Department, and other departments, eight smart OPD kits have also been distributed under the initiative of the Health and Family Welfare Department. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised the use of technology. Our state is moving forward in the direction shown by the Prime Minister,' he said.
Saha said the Department of Health and Family Welfare had started a subsidised mortuary vehicle service from Thursday.
'This will greatly benefit financially weaker families. Bereaved families often have to spend a lot of money to transport bodies from GB Hospital or IGM Hospital. In such cases, from now onwards, if anyone wants to transport a body from Agartala, they will have to pay INR 1,000 per trip. However, families under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) will have to pay only INR 500. This is a very good initiative. If someone is unable to pay even this amount, necessary action will be taken in such cases,' he said.
During the event, the Chief Minister said various projects worth INR 8.9 crore were inaugurated, which would ensure safe, comfortable, and improved services. He said the initiatives would also lay the foundation for future generations.
He said the overall development of Tripura was now taking place.
'Tripura is progressing in all sectors, including education, health, and road connectivity. In the last financial year, we inaugurated and laid foundation stones for various projects worth INR 1,500 crore across different parts of the state. Tripura is being developed through the Act East Policy. The Prime Minister repeatedly says “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas”. Following this vision, work is being carried out with emphasis on road connectivity, drinking water, electricity, agriculture, rural development, urban development, information technology, and social security. If the marginalised sections of society are not developed, neither the country nor the state can progress,' he said.
At the event, Saha also said the aim of the present government was to work for the welfare of the people with transparency.
'Our government is working wholeheartedly. The evaluation of our work will be based on performance. We want development not only in Agartala but also in villages, towns, households, and every corner of the state. The benefits of all government schemes should reach the people. Our government is an example of a work culture,' Saha said.
The Chief Minister said that, according to 2025 statistics, the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of the state had doubled and the purchasing power of the people had increased.
'The law and order situation has improved significantly, and infrastructure has developed. Tripura is now competing with the fastest-developing states in the country. Today, Tripura is moving ahead in terms of good governance and administrative reforms,' he added.
The event was attended by Minister of Social Welfare and Social Education Tinku Roy, Sabhadhipati of Khowai Zilla Parishad Aparna Singha Roy (Datta), MLA Pinaki Das Chowdhury, Chairperson of Khowai Municipal Council Debashish Nath Sharma, District Magistrate and Collector of Khowai district Rajat Pant, Superintendent of Police of Khowai district B. Jagadishwar Reddy, and other dignitaries. (ANI)