The state government is making all-out efforts with responsibility to fulfil the aspirations of the people. In the last 5 years, the state has made unprecedented progress. Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas mantra, the state government has continued its multifaceted works for the overall development of the people of all sections Chief Minister Prof (Dr) Manik Saha said this while hoisting the national flag at the main programme organized on the occasion of 27″ Independence Day at Assam Rifles Ground last morning. In his address to the people of the state, the Chief Minister highlighted various programmes undertaken by the state government for public welfare and said that 13 new schemes have already been announced in the welfare-centric budget for the fiscal year 2023-24. This budget contains a proper roadmap for development of the people of all sections including Tribals, Minorities and Scheduled castes.
Hoisting the national flag, the Chief Minister inspected the parade. 16 platoons of security and non- security participated in the parade. On the occasion, the Chief Minister presented medals to all the officers and personnel of the State Police Force who have received medals for their special contribution at workplace at various times. At the end of the programme, a wonderful cultural programme was organized by the Department of School Education, Tripura Tribal Area Autonomous District Council and Department of Youth Affairs and Sports Students from different schools participated in it. Chief Secretary J.K Sinha, Director General of Police Amitabh Ranjan and officials of State Administration and Police Administration were present on the occasion
In the main programme of the Independence Day celebration, the Chief Minister also said that about 25 percent of the budget presented by the state government in the budget session of the Legislative Assembly has been earmarked for health and education. Compared to 2022-23, the urban development budget has increased by about 70 percent, tribal welfare budget by about 43 percent, power services by about 28 percent, industries by about 54 percent and agriculture by about 25 percent. The Chief Minister said that the positive efforts of the state government towards the development of tribal culture and tradition along with the economic development have been reflected in the last 5 years. Three new hostels have been constructed for tribal students which are in Agartala Women’s College, Ambedkar College at Fatikroy and Gandatwisa Degree College and Kummari Madhuti Rupashree Rest House at Agartala and Tribal Rest House at Kalacherra in Sabroom. The Central Government has sanctioned 17 Eklavya Model Residential Schools Construction of new Eklavya Model Residential School at Nalicherra in Ambassa has been completed and commissioned
Construction of 12 new Eklavya model residential schools is under progress. The Chief Minister said that the development of agriculture is one of the priority areas of the state government. The state government plans to set up 1 Krishak Bandhu Kendra’ in each agricultural sub-division of the state from 2018. Till now 32 Krishak Bandhu Kendras have been launched. Chief Minister Professor (Dr.) Manik Sahu highlighted the development of education department and said that in this year’s budget, with the aim of developing education infrastructure, the state government has invested 2 thousand crore rupees for the next 5 years to modernize 400 government schools under PM-SHRI and Vidyajyoti scheme.
