Tripura 15 Jan, 2025: The primary goal of the current state government is to ensure the overall welfare of the people and to build a developed Tripura, stated Chief Minister Professor (Dr.) Manik Saha. Speaking in the Assembly while supporting the motion of thanks on the Governor’s address, he highlighted that developmental work in the state is progressing smoothly with the wholehearted cooperation of the Prime Minister, Home Minister, and the Union Cabinet.
Referring to the devastating floods in August, the Chief Minister praised the collective efforts of the state government, the central government, and the citizens, which enabled the state to recover from the crisis in a short time. He also expressed gratitude to government employees, NGOs, private organizations, political parties, and the general public for their cooperation during the disaster.
Key Achievements and Initiatives Highlighted in the Assembly:
1. Improvement in Law and Order:
• Crimes against women have decreased by 8.47% compared to the previous year.
• Anti-Human Trafficking Units have been established.
• 1,665 NDPS-related cases have been registered, and 2,697 individuals have been arrested over the past three years. Drugs worth ₹867.43 crore were seized last year.
• Political violence incidents have significantly declined.
2. Women’s Empowerment:
• Initiatives such as the Mukhyamantri Kanya Atmanirbhar Yojana have been launched.
• Women have been inducted into TSR battalions, and 33% reservation in government jobs has been implemented.
• Nine women-only police stations have been established.
3. Economic and Social Progress:
• The state now has 91,871 “Lakhpati Didis” under self-help groups.
• Financial assistance of ₹746.8 crore has been provided to self-help group members, and ₹1,465.81 crore in bank loans have been distributed since 2018.
• Health infrastructure has improved significantly, reducing the need for patients to seek treatment outside the state.
4. Focus on Tribal Welfare:
• 2,073 beneficiaries have received financial assistance under the Janajati Unnayan Yojana for income-generating activities.
• The Rubber Mission has benefited 28,149 people by developing rubber plantations on 23,177 hectares.
5. Urban Development:
• The Mukhyamantri Satellite Town Development Scheme and the Mukhyamantri Nagar Unnayan Project aim to invest over ₹1,500 crore in urban infrastructure over the next five years.
6. Industrial and Tourism Growth:
• A new industrial policy has been introduced, and an Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency (IPAT) has been established.
• The state’s first tea auction center is being set up.
• Collaboration with Tata Technologies Limited is improving 19 ITIs.
• Tourist numbers have increased by over 6 lakh from 2018 to 2023.
7. Peace Agreements:
• A tripartite agreement was signed between the Government of India, NLFT, and ATTF on September 5, 2024, ensuring ₹250 crore for tribal development.
Other Contributions Discussed in the Assembly:
• Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury emphasized the significant growth in the tourism sector.
• Fisheries Minister Sudhanshu Das mentioned the introduction of the Pranipalak Samman Nidhi, providing ₹6,000 annually to 5,000 livestock farmers.
• Several MLAs participated in the debate, voicing support or raising amendments.
The motion of thanks on the Governor’s address was ultimately passed through a voice vote, rejecting the amendments proposed by the opposition.
