As many as 108 solar streets lights were installed in Ganganagar Bazar area of Dhalai district under Gramin Bazar Alok Jyoti Prakalp scheme at the cost of Rs 21. 60 lakh yesterday.
Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Dev Varma through a programme unveiled a slab and launched Alok Jyoti Prakalp scheme. He said, the rural markets of the state are being equipped with solar light system. A total of 15 thousand solar street lights will be installed in the rural markets of the state at the cost of 40 crore rupees. This will keep the rural markets illuminated after dusk, making it convenient for both buyers and sellers.
Deputy Chief Minister said, the government has given priority to improving the socio-economic status of the people living in tribal areas. In the Aspirational Blocks, emphasis has been given on 100 days of work.
The government is sincere towards developing remote areas like Ganganagar. MDC Bhumikananda Reang, MLA Dhananjoy Tripura, Deputy Director of TREDA G. S Das, General Manager of NABARD M. R. Gopal also spoke on the occasion. The programme was presided over by Ganganagar BAC Chairman Gouranga Reang. Welcome speech was delivered by Director General of TREDA Mahananda Debbarma. Vote of thanks was delivered by Project Officer, TREDA Swaraj Debbarma.
