Agartala, Dec 15, 2022, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Agartala, Dec 15: Chief Minister Dr Manik Shah on Thursday called upon the farmers to focus on scientific cultivation methods to increase their production and income.

Dr. Saha, who inaugurated and laid foundation stone for several projects at Panisagar in North Tripura district, said the present state government is sincerely working for farmers' welfare and expansion of agriculture system.

As part of his North Tripura visit, the Chief Minister accompanied by Minister for Sports Sushanta Chowdhury inaugurated new building of Panisagar Krishi Vigyan Kendra built at the cost of over Rs. 1.67 crore.

He also interacted with the local farmers. In their interactions with the Chief Minister, the farmers said they received the benefits of various government schemes and it helped them increase the production of crops and income.

The Chief Minister then inaugurated a newly-built Swimming Pool and 100-seated boys hostel and laid foundation stone of modern Synthetic Athletic Track at the Regional College of Physical Education.

Addressing a public rally at Vivekananda Mancha of Panisagar, Dr. Saha said, several plans are being implemented across the state to develop sports infrastructures.

Speaking in the programme, the Sports minister said the new swimming pool constructed at the cost of Rs. 5.50 lakh would largely benefit the swimmers.

He said, with the construction of synthetic track under Khelo India, the young players will get an opportunity to prepare according to international standards in every season.

"Our government has done many development works across the state. We are trying to provide world class facilities to the players of the entire state. We want our youth to develop their skills," Chowdhury said.

MLA Panisagar Binay Bhushan Das, Zilla Sabhadhipati of North Tripura Zilla Parishad Bhabatosh Das, Ex-Principal of Regional College of Physical Education/Associate Prof. Dr. Chitrajit Bhowmik and other dignitaries were present.