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Tripura Leads in Education & Sports, CM Saha Highlights Rs 80 Crore Projects

Chief Minister Manik Saha virtually inaugurated multiple development projects, including new school buildings and sports facilities, from Belonia. He detailed projects worth around Rs 80 crore focused on roads, water, electricity, and education in the Rajnagar area. Saha emphasized quality education through smart classrooms, teacher recruitment via TET, and aligning courses with the National Education Policy. He also highlighted sports infrastructure development and nurturing talent, citing national cricketer Manishankar Murasingh as an example of Tripura's success.

Key Points: Tripura Progress in Education, Sports: CM Manik Saha

  • Rs 80 crore projects in Rajnagar
  • 347 state development awards
  • New schools and smart classrooms
  • Grassroots sports infrastructure push
  • Vocational training in 435 schools
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Tripura ahead in education, sports: CM Saha ​

CM Manik Saha inaugurates schools & sports facilities, details Rs 80 crore development projects and 347 awards for Tripura's growth.

"Tripura has received 347 awards for development achievements. - Chief Minister Manik Saha"

Agartala, Jan 31

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said the state is making steady progress across education, culture, sports, industry, and commerce, earning a distinct place among the country's leading states in overall development. ​

The Chief Minister was speaking while virtually inaugurating and laying foundation stones for a series of development projects across Tripura from the Belonia Vidyapeeth ground in South Tripura district. ​

As part of the programme, Saha inaugurated the newly constructed pucca (concrete) building of Niharnagar Class XII School in the Rajnagar area of Belonia subdivision. He also inaugurated the pucca building of Ghoshkhamar Class XII School, while the Belonia English Medium Class XII School building was inaugurated virtually. ​

Addressing the gathering, Saha said the government is committed to ensuring that the benefits of development reach marginalized sections of society. ​

"Projects worth around Rs 80 crore are being implemented in the Rajnagar area for the development of roads, drinking water, electricity, education, and other sectors. Tripura has received 347 awards for development achievements. New schools are being established, smart classrooms and digital libraries are being created, stipends are being provided to students, and SCERT courses have been aligned with the National Education Policy," the Chief Minister said. ​

Emphasising the importance of quality education, Saha described schools as temples of learning and stressed the importance of strong teacher-student relationships.

"Teachers should stay updated and build a spiritual connection with students. To address teacher shortages, recruitment is conducted through the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) under a transparent policy. PM-SHRI and Vidya Jyoti schools have been established to promote quality education," he said. ​

The Chief Minister also highlighted the role of teachers in imparting social values alongside academics, drawing reference to ancient centres of learning such as Nalanda and Taxila. ​

He informed that vocational training centres have been opened in 435 schools across the state. To strengthen sports infrastructure, Saha said new playgrounds are being developed, and that sporting talent is being nurtured at the grassroots level.​

"Tripura has produced national-level cricketers like Manishankar Murasingh. Sports play a vital role in building a drug-free Tripura," he said. ​

During the programme, the Chief Minister inaugurated the Belonia Indoor Cricket Practice Shed and virtually inaugurated similar facilities at Jirania and Kailashahar. He also inaugurated the final match of the South Tripura district-level Drug-Free Premier Football League. ​

Earlier, Saha laid the foundation stone for the Vidyasagar Fish and Vegetable Market in Banakare, Belonia. Cooperative Minister Shuklacharan Noatia, several MLAs, senior officials, district administration officials, and other dignitaries were present at the event. ​

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see development reaching Belonia and South Tripura. New school buildings and sports facilities are essential. But I hope the "transparent policy" for teacher recruitment is truly transparent on the ground. We've heard promises before. Action and results matter more than speeches.
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Aman W
Promoting sports to build a drug-free society is a brilliant and necessary approach. Youngsters need positive outlets. More indoor practice sheds and playgrounds across the state will definitely help unearth more talents like Murasingh. Jai Tripura! 🏏⚽
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the alignment with the National Education Policy and the reference to ancient centers of learning. A holistic approach that combines modern digital libraries with timeless values could be a model for other states. The 347 awards mentioned are quite impressive.
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Vikram M
Infrastructure development in education and sports is commendable. However, the real test is maintenance and quality of teaching in these new pucca buildings. Hope the stipends reach the intended students and the digital libraries have reliable internet. Execution is key.
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Kavya N
As someone from the Northeast, it's great to see Tripura getting its due recognition. Often our states are overlooked. Development in roads, water, and electricity alongside schools is the right way. The fish and vegetable market will help local economy too. More power to the state!

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