Dr Manik Saha chairs all party meet with Political Leaders to Drive Tripura’s Development Agenda
Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha chaired a high-level meeting today with prominent political leaders and stakeholders to deliberate on critical developmental strategies aimed at accelerating the overall progress of Tripura. The meeting underscored the government’s continued efforts to foster cooperation across party lines for the collective welfare of the state and its people.
The meeting saw the participation of several political figures, including Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Rajib Bhattacharjee, Tipra Motha Chairman Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) president Prem Kumar Reang, along with other senior party leaders, advisors, and representatives from various sectors..
During the meeting, the leaders discussed a broad spectrum of issues concerning Tripura’s development. Key focus areas included strengthening physical and digital infrastructure, enhancing healthcare and education services, promoting sustainable economic growth, and ensuring the welfare and uplift of the state’s indigenous communities.
Special attention was given to matters related to tribal welfare, preservation of indigenous cultures, and the socio-economic empowerment of marginalized groups. Strategies to improve connectivity in remote areas, boost local employment opportunities, and attract investments were also thoroughly explored.
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Chief Minister Dr. Saha emphasized the importance of unity and collaboration in achieving the vision of a progressive and self-reliant Tripura. He expressed his appreciation for the constructive inputs provided by all participants and noted that such inclusive platforms are essential for effective governance and policy-making.
Dr. Saha reaffirmed the state government’s unwavering commitment to working hand-in-hand with all stakeholders, regardless of political affiliation, to build a prosperous future for Tripura. He added that sustained dialogue and cooperation would remain central to the state’s development journey moving forward.
CM stresses scientific drain construction to combat flood
Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today emphasized the need to construct drains in a scientific manner to quickly drain the water accumulated in the city during heavy rains.
Dr. Saha said this during a meeting held today at the Secretariat’s video conference hall on the progress of various ongoing development works and future plans in the Agartala Municipal Corporation area.
The meeting discussed in detail the advance preparations for the rainy season in the corporation area, improvement of the parking system in the city, and other development plans.
At the beginning of the meeting, Agartala Smart City Limited CEO Shailesh Kumar Yadav presented a pictorial report on the drainage system of the city, the current status of the pumps used for water drainage, and the implementation of other development plans including the parking system in the city.
In the meeting, the Chief Minister emphasized the need to construct drains in a scientific manner to quickly drain the water accumulated in the city during heavy rains, and reviewed the current status and maintenance of the water drainage pumps.
Dr. Saha directed necessary steps be taken to keep the electronic traffic signals in various parts of the city operational and well-maintained.
He also directed the concerned officials to take the initiative to construct a foot-over steel bridge on the national highway at the Ramthakur College intersection in the Badharghat area.
The Chief Minister was informed about the current status of the multi-level car parking under construction at Agartala Motorstand and directed the CEO of Agartala Smart City Limited to work on a combined project for improving the drainage and parking systems of Agartala city.
Traffic Superintendent Kanta Jangir discussed the various initiatives taken to improve the traffic system of the city and future plans in the meeting.
Among others, the meeting was attended by Secretary Apurba Roy, Secretary of the Urban Development Department Abhishek Singh, Chairman of the Tripura Pollution Control Board K. Sasikumar, and high-ranking officials of various departments.
