Tripura CM Manik Saha inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 21 development projects in Kumarghat, involving investments exceeding Rs. 40 crore. The initiatives include healthcare facilities, school buildings, roads, hostels, community infrastructure and expanded medical services ahead of Durga Puja.
Developmental activities are going on across villages and urban areas, hills and plains, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. All activities are being carried out to turn Tripura into Shrestha Tripura. Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha made these remarks today after inaugurating and laying foundation of 21 development projects in Kumarghat subdivision from the Gitanjali auditorium of Kumarghat.
Today the Chief Minister virtually inaugurated the new buildings of seven health sub-centres, three school buildings (H.S. Schools), two 50-bed girls hostels, Type-III and Type-IV quarters for the staffs of Kumarghat SDM office, two RCC foot bridges, one newly constructed pitch-road, one cement-casted road. For all these projects more than Rs. 27.98 crore has been spent.
Other projects for which foundation stone was laid included 500-seat multi-purpose community centre in Pecharthal, vertical extension of Pecharthal PHC, beautification garden on the side and in the middle of the stretch from KN Road to MP SHRI Pabiachera HS School in Kumarghat MC area, For the upcoming projects the estimated expenditure has been calculated at Rs. 12 crore 3 lakh and 57 thousand. The upcoming projects will be implemented by the rural development department, Tripura Housing and Construction Board and TUDA.
On the day the Chief Minister also launched the 24 hour service for the Rajkandi PHC and operation theatre in Kumarghat subdivisional hospital. Speaking on this occasion the Chief Minister said the inauguration and foundation laying of so many projects on the eve of Durga Puja is like a Puja gift for the people of these areas. He said, the people of the state, since 2018, have witnessed what development is called. The current state government is trying to make Tripura a Shrestha Tripura through various developmental activities in the field of healthcare, education, road communication, power, drinking water, agriculture and so on.
The Chief Minister declared that this year various welfare-oriented development projects worth over Rs. 1000 crore have already been inaugurated across the state. He said nowadays investors from outside the state are showing interest to invest in Tripura because of its improved connectivity and peaceful environment. Over 1200 investors took part in the Business Conclave-2026 held in Agartala. Representatives of foreign countries also attended this Conclave. Resultantly 468 MoUs worth Rs. 1.32 crore were signed.
The Chief Minister also said, the state is moving ahead in the field of education. Tripura stands at third position in literacy in the country. Approval had been received for 21 Model Residential Schools for the educational development of the tribal people. Out of these 21 approved schools, 12 schools have already started functioning. Six more are lined up for beginning their journey.
In addition, importance is being given to smart class for students, and skill development learning. In rural areas employment, roads, drinking water, housing etc. conditions are being improved. So far from July 1, 2026, more than 83 lakh mandays have been generated under G-RAM G SCHEME. Under the PMGSY several hundred km. roads have been constructed. Piped drinking water facility has been ensured for 86.61 per cent families across the state.
Under PMAY more than 3.76 lakh houses have been sanctioned. Out of this figure, 3,73,943 houses have already been constructed. Safe housing facility for the poor has been ensured through this scheme. In the healthcare sector also the state has made tremendous progress, the Chief Minister claimed. He said, number of seats in the medical colleges has been increased. Few days back Homeopathic Hospital was inaugurated. In few days Ayurvedic Hospital will also be inaugurated. The government is also trying to increase number of beds in hospitals. The goal behind all these initiatives is the advancement of Tripura.
Speaking on the occasion the Industries and Commerce Minister Santana Chakma said, remarkable developments have occurred in the ADC areas as well in terms of education, healthcare, roads and industries. She said, we should also contribute to the making of Viksit Bharat by 2047. At the event, Minorities Development Minister Shukla Charan Noatia said, in line with the current development wave across the state, higher education of the minority students has also been prioritised. Merit award is being given to the meritorious minority students.
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MLA Bhagaban Chandra Das also addressed the event, while Sabhadhipati of Unakori Zila Parishad Amalendu Das presided over the programme. Welcome address was delivered by DM-Unakoti Megha Jain. SC Welfare Minister Sudhangshu Das attended the programme virtually from Rajkandi PHC. At the stage were also present Saha Sabhadhipati of Unakoti Zila Parishad Santosh Dhar, Chairperson of Kumarghat MC Biswajit Das, PWD Secretary Kiran Gitte, RD Secretary Abhishek Singh and SP Rishab.
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Today before inaugurating and laying foundation stone of the projects, the Chief Minister handed over three four-wheel vans to SHGs selling fruits, vegetables and other items. Besides, two wheel-chairs were provided to two Divyangjan beneficiaries on the part of the social welfare and social education department.
