Tripura signs MoU with Ramakrishna Mission to launch state's first dedicated foreign language training centre
Agartala, June 2
In a major push to improve global employment and travel opportunities for local youth, the Government of Tripura on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ramakrishna Mission, Viveknagar, to open the state's first dedicated foreign language training centre.
Speaking to ANI on the occasion, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha described the initiative as a landmark step to help youth break communication barriers when moving outside the state or travelling overseas.
"Since many people from Tripura, particularly the youth, venture outside the state, they often face a significant language barrier once they leave, especially when travelling abroad. Furthermore, the issue is not limited to international travel; even when someone from Tripura travels to other parts of India, they frequently encounter language-related difficulties. Therefore, it is essential that they acquire a solid command of the language," Chief Minister Saha said.
Highlighting the historical lack of local language institutions, the Chief Minister pointed out that students from the state previously had to rely on centres in other metropolitan cities, which added to their financial and logistical burdens.
"We used to send them to other centres--specifically to Kolkata for training. This led us to consider how we could establish a similar centre right here in Tripura. Ultimately, we entered into discussions with the Ramakrishna Mission, located in Vivek Nagar. Consequently, an MoU has been signed to facilitate the opening of this new centre here," Saha announced.
The Chief Minister promised full administrative backing for the project, ensuring that the state machinery will handle the logistical and foundational needs of the upcoming campus.
"The Government of Tripura will provide assistance, specifically regarding infrastructure development; additionally, we will extend all necessary logistical support," the Chief Minister added. "In my view, this marks a truly memorable day. The centre will offer courses in a wide array of languages, including German, Spanish, Japanese, and many others... This is a very positive development for us," CM Saha assured.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great initiative! But I hope they also focus on English proficiency alongside these foreign languages. Many of our youth struggle with basic communication in English, which is still the global bridge language. Having multiple language options is fantastic though—especially Spanish and Japanese for tourism and tech sectors. Let's see how the curriculum is designed.
As a Bengali-speaking Tripura resident, I appreciate this move. But let's not forget that the real challenge is creating jobs in the state itself—if we train youth in foreign languages, they'll likely end up migrating anyway. Still, it's better than leaving them unprepared. Kudos to CM Saha for thinking long-term. Just hope the centre doesn't become another paper project.
This is such a forward-thinking step! My cousin from Agartala had to go all the way to Delhi to learn French for her hotel management course. Imagine the cost savings now. Ramakrishna Mission has excellent teaching methods—I've attended their spoken English classes. Really hope they also offer online options for students in remote areas of Tripura. 🤞
Good move, but why only Ramakrishna Mission? There are other reputed institutions like Max Mueller Bhavan for German or Alliance Française for French. However, I trust their experience in education. Hopefully the centre also teaches Korean—with K-pop and K-drama popularity, many youth are already eager to learn it. Overall, a positive development for Tripura's aspirations. 🇮🇳
This is exactly what we need in the Northeast! Language is the biggest hurdle for our students
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