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Tripura CM Manik Saha inaugurated multiple school buildings while announcing self-defence training for 1.42 lakh girls. The state installed sanitary napkin vending machines in 455 schools and plans infrastructure upgrades for 123 institutions. Saha emphasized digital education, including QR codes for flora awareness and smart classrooms. The government prioritizes filling teaching vacancies and implementing the National Education Policy 2020.

Key Points: Tripura CM Manik Saha Launches 1.42 Lakh Girl Students Self-Defence Training

  • 1.42 lakh girls trained in self-defence across 2,058 schools
  • Sanitary napkin vending machines in 455 schools
  • 123 school infrastructure upgrades planned
  • Digital education push with smart classes & QR flora codes
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Agartala : 1.42 lakh girl students received self-defence training: CM Manik Saha

Tripura CM Manik Saha announces self-defence training for 1.42 lakh girls, 455 sanitary vending machines, and 123 school upgrades

"Our government and education department are working for the overall development of education, or else no country or state can progress – CM Manik Saha"

Agartala, April 23

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday said that the main aim of the present state government is to provide quality and proper education, and around 123 school infrastructures would be developed along with the filling up of teaching and non-teaching staff in the education department, according to a CMO statement.

Saha said this after inaugurating the new building of Amtali H.S. School, followed by the virtual inauguration of the new buildings of Henry Derozio Academy, Gandhigram H.S. School, Taltala H.S. School, Indranagar High School, and Nandan Nagar H.S. School at the Amtali H.S. School premises today.

He stated that the state government has installed vending machines for sanitary napkins in 455 schools, at a cost of over Rs. 1.31 crores, and provided self-defence training to 1.42 lakh girl students across 2,058 schools under the Rani Laxmibai Self-Defence Training Program.

He said that Earth is the only planet where people live, and to secure our Earth, we must stress the importance of flora and fauna.

"We must be aware of the history of trees. PM Modi has always appealed to everyone to protect nature, and now we are beginning to understand its value. If our ecological balance is not maintained, then we will face many problems. That is why the Ministry of Education Department, from 22nd to 30th April, has launched a QR code for flora, so that people and students can scan it and be aware of trees. We must use technology. The way we used to provide teaching to students won't be effective; we must update our approach. For our state government, education is the most prioritised sector. Without education, development and progress are not possible. Our government and education department are working for the overall development of education, or else no country or state can progress," said Dr. Saha.

Dr. Saha, who is also the Education Minister of the state, stated that 34 years after Independence, the National Education Policy 2020 was implemented.

"Not only in schools but also in colleges, so that the upcoming generation would benefit. We have emphasised and introduced digital education, including smart classes, the Vande Bharat channel, NCERT, and Vidya Jyoti School. The primary objective of the present state government is to implement various schemes effectively and provide quality education. In the 2025-26 Financial Year, 30 more schools would be set up. For infrastructural development, 67 schools under secondary education and 56 under elementary education will be developed. We have decided to fill up teaching and non-teaching staff," he added.

According to the CMO statement, during the event, Deputy Speaker Ramprasad Paul, Special Secretary, Education Department, Raval Hamendra Kumar, Director of Secondary Education, NC Sharma and others were present.

- ANI

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Priya K.
This is such an important initiative! Self-defense training for girls should be mandatory nationwide. So proud of Tripura for leading the way 👏
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Rahul M.
The QR code for flora is such a smart idea! Combining education with technology like this helps students learn in more engaging ways. Hope other states adopt similar programs.
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Ananya S.
While I appreciate the focus on education infrastructure, I hope they're also improving teaching quality. New buildings alone don't guarantee better education. The staff appointments need to be merit-based.
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Sunil P.
Sanitary napkin vending machines in schools is a game-changer for girls' education! This removes one major barrier to regular school attendance. More states should implement this 💯
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Meena T.
As a teacher from Tripura, I've seen firsthand how these initiatives are changing students' lives. The self-defense training especially has given our girls so much confidence!
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Deepak R.
Good to see focus on both education and environment. But hope they maintain these new buildings properly - seen too many government school buildings deteriorate quickly due to poor maintenance.

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