Tripura CM Manik Saha inaugurated the newly built Dharmanagar DM office and laid foundation stones for 50 projects worth Rs. 176 crore. The initiatives aim to strengthen infrastructure, healthcare, rural livelihoods, connectivity and development across North Tripura.
The state government is working towards building Viksit Bharat by the year 2047 as targeted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stated the Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha today after inaugurating the newly built DM office in Dharmanagar. On the day foundation stone was also laid by the Chief Minister virtually for 50 other projects worth Rs. 176 crore.
Addressing the event the Chief Minister said, these projects reflect fulfillment of the promises made by the government to the common people. He said, today the people of North Tripura district have also received the benefits of various development activities going on across the state.
The Chief Minister said, in the past there were only talks about golden age; but this government believes in action, not hollow words – and for that the state is experiencing a wave of developmental activities. Not only North Tripura, the present state government is ensuring development of every corner of the state.
During the current year only projects worth over Rs. 1000 crore have been inaugurated. With the inauguration of this DM office and foundation stone laying of projects worth Rs. 176 crore the people of the district have found new ray of hope.
The Chief Minister said, the state government aims not only improvement of infrastructure, but to ensure improvement in the standard of living and better coverage under different government schemes. With the objective of creating employment in rural areas multiple projects are being implemented through TRLM.
The government has adopted zero tolerance policy to build drug-free Tripura and show the youth a new direction in life. He said massive developments are occurring in the field of sports to encourage youth in sports and keep them away from drugs. Various sports infrastructures are being dedicated to the renowned sport personalities of the state to honour their contribution to the field. In this context he referred to the ‘Gourishankar Indoor Sports Hall’ build in Dharmanagar at the cost of Rs. 6.80 crore.
In the context of healthcare the Chief Minister said massive progress has taken place in this sector in Tripura. Now complex diseases are being treated in the state, as a result the number of referral patients has come down. He also informed that due to the prevailing peace in the state, coupled with improved connectivity, domestic and international investors are showing interest to invest in Tripura.
The overwhelming participation from the business community in the recently held Tripura Business Conclave – 2026, indicates larger economic possibilities of the state. He also spoke about different infrastructural developments in North Tripura district and achievements of the district at the national level. He said for building a better road network in the district, 280 km roads are being constructed or renovated in the district with an investment of Rs. 296 crore. Settlement of Bru migrants has been successfully done in North Tripura district with an expenditure of Rs. 64 crore.
Under PM-JANMAN North Tripura District was declared the best performing district in 2026. North Tripura district also came out as the best performing district in the Northeast in the hilly states category for its successful implementation of Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Prakalpa. Bhangmun village under North Tripura district has been recognized as the first village in the country that has rain water harvesting in every house. The Prime Minister also mentioned about this recognition in his Mann ki Baat programme.
Among other dignitaries present on the occasion included MLA Jadablal Debnath, MLA Jawahar Chakraborty, MLA Binoy Bhushan Das, Dharmanagar MC Chairperson Mitali Rani Das Sen, ICA Secretary Kiran Gitte, Power department Secretary Abhishek Singh, School Education Secretary Milind Ramteke, SP (North) Avinash Roy. Welcome address was delivered by the DM (North) Chandni Chandran.
It is worth mentioning that the newly built DM office is a G-plus three building with 49 office rooms. It also contains a conference hall, a meeting hall and a video conference hall. The building has been constructed at a cost of Rs. 22 crore 10 lakh and 556 rupees.
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On the occasion appointment letters for the post of Ward Secretary under Dharmanagar MC were handed over to eight candidates. Three schools of the district were awarded for best performance in the unique programme called ‘Har Haat Hunar’. Under the programme the first prize went to Baruakandi HS School, second prize went to Bargol High School and the third prize went to Khudrakandi High School.
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A MoU was signed between the North Tripura District and Tata Trust on this day. The MoU was signed for collaborative work in the field of rural development, drinking water and sanitation, rural livelihood. Besides, Swachhta Vehicle service was launched today for maintaining cleanliness in the different blocks. The Chief Minister launched the service by flagging off the vehicles.
