Digital Tripura is an ambitious initiative by the Government of Tripura aimed at leveraging technology to enhance governance, improve public service delivery, and promote digital literacy across the state. The initiative focuses on implementing e-governance platforms to ensure transparency and accessibility for citizens, expanding digital infrastructure to support online education and services, and promoting capacity-building programs to equip residents with essential digital skills.
As part of these efforts, the Government of Tripura is making significant strides in enhancing the educational framework by implementing a secure and free Wi-Fi network across all government colleges. In collaboration with the Department of Higher Education, the Directorate of Information Technology aims to provide free internet access on campuses, enabling students to explore a wide range of educational resources and online content. This initiative creates a safe online environment, ensuring that students can securely access vital information for their academic pursuits. Additionally, college administrative staff, employees, students, and guests will have shared access to wireless network resources, supporting the Government of Tripura’s mission of promoting teaching, research, and outreach.
With a total investment of approximately Rs. 12.32 crore under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment, this initiative is being executed in phases. The first phase has successfully established a secure and free Wi-Fi network with a high-speed internet backbone (100 Mbps) in 19 government degree colleges. The second phase aims to expand this connectivity to an additional 11 colleges. This systematic rollout ensures that each institution is adequately equipped to support digital learning and engagement.
On October 21, 2024, Shri Pranajit Singha Roy, Hon’ble Minister of IT, Finance, Planning & Coordination, officially launched the free Wi-Fi facility for 19 government colleges under Phase I at Netaji Subhash Mahavidyalaya, Udaipur. He was joined by Shri Ram Pada Jamatia, Hon’ble MLA, TLA; Shri Jeya Ragul Geshan B, Director, IT; Shri Tarit Kanti Chakma, DM & Collector, Gomati; Shri Namit Pathak, SP, Gomati; Shri Animesh Debbarma, Director of Higher Education; Shri Sital Chandra Majumder, Chairperson, Udaipur Municipal Council; and Shri Sudhan Debnath, Principal, Netaji Subhash Mahavidyalaya, Udaipur. The event was organized by the Directorate of Information Technology, Government of Tripura. Over 55,000 students across 19 colleges are expected to benefit from this initiative.
Students of Netaji Subhash Mahavidyalaya, Udaipur, attended the event in large numbers. Faculty members from Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar College, Belonia, South Tripura, were also present at the venue.
Faculty members and students from MBB College, Agartala, and Women’s College, Agartala, participated in a live interaction with the Hon’ble IT Minister via video conferencing.
Faculty members and students from other colleges across Tripura attended the event virtually without an interaction feature. These colleges include Ambedkar College, Fatikray, Unakoti District; Government Degree College, Dharmanagar, North Tripura; Government Degree College, Longtharai Valley, Dhalai District; Michael Madhusudan Datta College, Sabroom, South Tripura; Dasarath Deb Memorial College, Khowai District; Institute of Advanced Studies in Education, Kunjaban, West Tripura District; Tripura Government Law College, West Tripura District; Swami Vivekananda Mahavidyalaya, Mohanpur, West Tripura; Sri Aurobindo Government Degree College, West Tripura; Government Degree College, Khumulwng, West Tripura; Bir Bikram Memorial College, Agartala, West Tripura District; Government Degree College, Old Agartala, West Tripura District; Ramthakur College, Agartala, West Tripura District; Kabi Nazrul Mahavidyalaya, Sonamura, Sepahijala District; and Rabindranath Thakur Mahavidyalaya, Bishalgarh, Sepahijala District.
The implementation of this Wi-Fi facility project is expected to have a transformative impact on education in Tripura. By fostering digital literacy and collaboration, the initiative empowers students to engage more deeply with their studies and develop essential skills for the future workforce. Furthermore, it addresses the digital divide by ensuring equitable access to technology for all students. Ultimately, this initiative aligns with the state’s commitment to creating a more informed and digitally literate youth, paving the way for a brighter future.
