Agartala, Sep 21, 2023, TRIPURATIMES Desk
Agartala, Sept 21: Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, who inspected the site of proposed high-rise administrative building at Gurkhabasti on Thursday, said the project is expected to get its final shape within next two or two and half years.
He asked the officials of the implementing agency to maintain the quality of the construction and complete the project within the stipulated time.
The Chief Minister visited several facilities including Muktadhara Auditorium, Nazrul Kalakshetra, Tripura State Forensic Science Laboratory, Tripura Institute of Technology (TIT) and then multi-storied office building (B+G+14) site at various locations.
Speaking to the media, Dr. Saha said, he noticed few problems in some facilities and instructed the officials concerned to address the problems. He also passed instructions for proper maintanence.
“I first visited Muktadhara Auditorium and identified some issues. I directed officials to promptly address the maintenance concerns and urged them to undertake renovation works. Subsequently, I visited Nazrul Kalakshetra and instructed the officials to address the problems in the building," said Dr. Saha.
At Nazrul Kalakshetra, the Chief Minister inspected prestigious North Eastern Regional Centre of Lalit Kala Akademi, Sangeet Natak Akademi, National School of Drama and Tripura Film and Television Institute.
During his visit to Tripura Film and Television Institute, the Chief Minister interacted with the students. During interactions, the students requested the Chief Minister to increase the duration of their courses. The Chief Minister also responded to their proposals and said he would take up matter with the authority concerned.
"I am happy to see that the students are participating in their classes with great enthusiasm. They also expressed a desire for long-term courses," the Chief Minister told the reporters.
He then inspected existing infrastructure at Forensic Laboratory and TIT.
"I also inspected the new construction at TIT. Since 50 percent of the previous building was allocated to the Law University, we are now constructing a new building. Later, I visited the Tripura State Forensic Science Laboratory and experienced the importance of this establishment. I got to know how officials are combating crimes related to NDPS, POCSO, and handling the identification of arms and fake currencies," Chief Minister said.
After visiting the high-rise building site, he said, "This facility will house all offices under one roof. I am hopeful that the project will be completed within the next two or two and half years."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is focusing on development works and we are also working in the same direction, he said.