The elite Tripura State Rifles will besides being modernized soon undergo a facelift and look smarter. Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said, plans are afoot to equip the TSR with modern requirements . He was addressing the TSR jawans at their 11th Battalion headquarters in Pathaliaghat yesterday.
“The state government is also planning to set up a CBSE schools for their children .While visiting the Headquarters the Chief Minister also participated in a blood donation camp and tree plantation programme organised by the 11th-Bn TSR.
Addressing the Sainik Sammelan, Deb appreciated the role of TSR in helping people during Corona crisis.
Deb said, some TSR personnel are blessed with special talents and stressed on honouring them. He said, five personnel from this battalion participated in national-level swimming competition.
The Chief Minister also stated that initially some TSR personnel were unwilling to go for posting outside the state. But, now, many of them were willing for the same.
He said around 91 percent of the total eligible population (18+ age groups) was already vaccinated with the first shot. Besides, 100 percent vaccination was already done in 11 urban local bodies and 244 villages.
While visiting the 11th-Bn TSR headquarters, Deb was accompanied by Tripura Police Chief V.S. Yadav, District Magistrate, Sepahijala- Viswashree B, Inspector General of TSR- G.S. Rao, battalion commandant and other officers.
