Agartala, July 16, 2025: Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha today emphasized that while politicians make decisions for the state’s and nation’s development, the responsibility of implementing these decisions rests with government employees. He said this while inaugurating a recruitment letter distribution ceremony at Muktdhara Auditorium, organized by the Public Works Department (PWD).
In this event, appointment letters were handed over to 184 Junior Engineers (Diploma) from the Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical branches. The Chief Minister, along with other dignitaries, symbolically handed over the letters to selected candidates.
During his speech, Dr. Saha stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have often cited Tripura as an example of development in the Northeast. He said it is a matter of pride for every citizen of the state and credited the people of Tripura for their sincere efforts in enabling this progress.
He noted that while governments recruit staff, departments must ensure that the selected individuals keep pace with technology, embrace innovation, and work with dedication for the welfare of the nation and its people. He urged all employees to act with integrity and contribute positively to their departments’ image.
Dr. Saha also shared that Tripura ranks second after Sikkim in terms of per capita income in the Northeast and that the state’s budget has increased significantly this financial year by several thousand crores. He credited transparency and fairness in governance for this growth.
So far, 19,484 people have been directly recruited to government jobs in the state till June this year, including the recent batch of Junior Engineers and those appointed under the die-in-harness scheme.
He highlighted ongoing and upcoming infrastructure projects like the flyover from Radhanagar to IGM Chowmuhani, multi-storeyed parking at Motor Stand, Eastern Bypass upgrades, and the Shaktipeeth at Bondertwari in Udaipur, which is expected to emerge as a major pilgrimage and tourism site.
The Chief Minister also mentioned a ₹92 crore investment under the PM-DevINE scheme for various projects including a new Dental College, a 500-bed maternal and child health block at AGMC & GBP Hospital, and a rest centre in Bishramganj.
Also speaking on the occasion, PWD Minister Tinku Roy stated that the government prioritizes merit-based and transparent recruitment, ensuring skilled manpower for development. Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy noted that this year’s budget has allocated significant funds specifically for infrastructure development.
PWD Secretary Kiran Gitte welcomed the newly appointed engineers and urged them to contribute meaningfully to the state’s progress. The event was also attended by the CM’s Secretary Dr. P.K. Chakraborty and engineers from various departments.
