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Tripura CM Meets PM Modi: Key Support Sought for State Development Plans

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the state's development initiatives. He sought central support for several key projects including infrastructure upgrades and community welfare schemes. The meeting focused on transforming Tripura's healthcare, transportation, and heritage conservation efforts. This collaboration aims to align state development with the national vision of Viksit Bharat.

Key Points: Tripura CM Saha Meets PM Modi Seeks Support State Initiatives

  • Sought NFSA inclusion for Bru-Reang community and increased wheat allocation under PDS
  • Requested double-laning of railway tracks and Vande Bharat train from Agartala
  • Pushed for declaring Unakoti as Sustainable Development Heritage Site
  • Signed MoU with AIIMS to upgrade state healthcare facilities to international standards
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Tripura CM Saha meets PM Modi, seeks support for key state initiatives

Tripura CM Manik Saha meets PM Modi, seeks support for Bru community inclusion, Vande Bharat train, healthcare upgrades and heritage site declaration.

"Under his visionary leadership, and to fulfil the goal of Viksit Tripura, Viksit Bharat, our government in Tripura has been taking several transformative initiatives. - Manik Saha"

Agartala, October 15

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and apprised him of the ongoing developments in the state, seeking his support on several key matters, the Chief Minister's Office said in a release.

In a Facebook post after the meeting, Chief Minister Saha stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, Tripura is progressing towards the vision of Viksit Tripura, Viksit Bharat. "Under his visionary leadership, and to fulfil the goal of Viksit Tripura, Viksit Bharat, our government in Tripura has been taking several transformative initiatives. I apprised him of the ongoing developments and sought his kind support on key matters," Saha wrote.

During the interaction, the Chief Minister sought the Prime Minister's support for the inclusion of the Bru-Reang community under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) scheme and for increasing the allocation of wheat under the Public Distribution System (PDS).

"Double-laning of the railway track in Tripura, starting a Vande Bharat train from Agartala to Guwahati, enhancement of the ceiling limit for Externally Aided Projects (EAPs), increase in the number of EMRS by 15, setting up of an Agar Board and research centre, and declaring Unakoti as a Sustainable Development Heritage Site," the post further read.

Earlier in the day, the Tripura government, led by Chief Minister Saha, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the state's Health and Family Welfare Department and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to strengthen healthcare services and improve medical facilities across the state.

The signing took place in the presence of Chief Minister Manik Saha at Tripura Bhawan in New Delhi on Wednesday.CM Saha said, "It is a matter of great pride that this MoU has been signed for the development of medical colleges, as well as state and district-level hospitals in Tripura, to transform them into Centres of Excellence in medical education and super-speciality healthcare services aligned with international standards."

"The State Government envisions transforming Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GB Pant Hospital into a medical hub equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for patient care, modelled on the excellence of AIIMS, New Delhi," he said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Vande Bharat from Agartala to Guwahati would be a game-changer for connectivity in Northeast! This is exactly the kind of infrastructure development we need. Kudos to both state and central government for working together 🇮🇳
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Ananya R
The AIIMS partnership is excellent news! Healthcare infrastructure in Northeast needs this boost. Hope they implement it properly without delays. Our people deserve quality medical facilities 💙
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Sarah B
While these initiatives sound promising, I hope the focus remains on actual implementation. We've seen many announcements before that took years to materialize. The Bru community's inclusion in food security should be prioritized immediately.
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Vikram M
Unakoti as Sustainable Development Heritage Site is brilliant! This will boost tourism and preserve our cultural heritage. Tripura has so much untapped potential in tourism sector 🏞️
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Karthik V
Double-laning railway track and better PDS allocation - these are basic necessities that should have been addressed long back. Better late than never, but hope the execution happens quickly.

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