Tripura will gain a special place in NE through development: CM Manik Saha
Agartala, July 12
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said that in terms of development, Agartala and Tripura will occupy a special place in the North East Zone in the future. At the same time, the present government is working with special emphasis on the care and development of religious places.
Chief Minister Manik Saha said this while inaugurating the Shib Bari Water Reservoir Development and Beautification Project at Shib Bari Square on Central Road in Agartala.
Speaking at the event, Saha said that after taking charge as Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given special importance to the development of religious places.
"He has created an atmosphere of faith across India. Similarly, after 2018, the government in Tripura has also been working in that direction. We have also focused on the development of religious places. On January 22, 2024, Ramlala's life was consecrated in Ayodhya. In 2021, the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor was inaugurated in Varanasi. The Prime Minister launched the infrastructure development of the Tripura Sundari Temple under the PRASAD project. The Somnath Temple in Gujarat was modernised. The temple of Maa Sarada Devi in Jammu and Kashmir was beautified, which was not done during the previous government," he said.
During the discussion, the Chief Minister said that it is very necessary to take care of and develop religious places.
"With respect for religious beliefs, initiatives have been taken to develop and beautify the Shib bari Water Reservoir. Similarly, allocations have been made for the development of the Fourteenth Deity Temple. The Kasbeshwari Temple is also being developed in Kamalasagar. In this way, ponds are being beautified in many places. Such initiatives will continue in the future as well. There is a sense of holiness associated with this," said Saha.
He also said that now many people from outside are visiting Tripura.
"Tourists are also coming in large numbers. They are impressed by the overall development of Tripura. A large number of people from India as well as abroad participated in the two-day investor summit. We had expected that at least 500 representatives would attend. However, around 1,200 representatives participated. The Prime Minister himself was also happy with the success of the event. Our target was to bring investment of Rs. 1 lakh crore through this summit. Investment proposals worth about Rs. 1 lakh 21 thousand crore have been received. The way Agartala and Tripura are developing, it will occupy a special place in the North East Zone in the future," he added.
Mayor and MLA of Agartala Municipal Corporation Dipak Majumdar, Deputy Mayor Manika Das Dutta, Chairman of Central Zone Ratna Dutta, Secretary of the Urban Development Department Milind Ramteke, CEO of Tripura Jal Board Mihir Kanti Gop, Commissioner of Municipal Corporation Saju Wahid A, along with other public representatives and eminent persons, were present as distinguished guests at the event.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally someone is paying attention to the North East! We've been neglected for too long. Beautifying temples and water bodies is good, but I hope basic issues like road connectivity and healthcare in rural areas also get priority. Beti bachao, development bachao! 😊
I'm from Tripura and living in Bangalore now. The change I see is real - when I visit home, the roads are better, there's more activity. But we need sustainable development, not just beautification. The Shib Bari project sounds nice, but what about flood control in low-lying areas?
Interesting to see the emphasis on religious tourism infrastructure. The PRASAD project for Tripura Sundari Temple could be a game-changer for local tourism. But I wonder if the development is inclusive of all communities? Hope the secular fabric is maintained while promoting faith-based initiatives.
As a student from Tripura studying in Delhi, I'm proud of how our state is getting attention. The PM's initiatives for religious places are nice, but I wish we'd also hear more about educational infrastructure and skill development for youth. We need jobs, not just pilgrimages.
The investor summit success is indeed remarkable - 1,200 participants when they expected only 500! That shows growing confidence in Tripura. But let's not forget the challenges: insurgency issues, border tensions with Bangladesh, and infrastructure gaps. Development must be holistic. Jai Tripura! 🇮🇳
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