Agartala, Jan 20, 2025, TRIPURA TIMES Desk

Agartala, Jan 20: In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for building Neshamukt Bharat, the Tripura government also adopted a zero tolerance policy against drugs.

In this direction, Bhoomi Puja for the state’s first Integrated Drugs De-addiction Centre was held at Bishramganj in Sepahijala district on Monday.

Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, who performed the Bhumi Puja, assured that such facilities would be built in every district. He said, the project cost for 200-bedded facility is Rs 121.90 crore.

The Chief Minister also virtually laid the foundation stones for several projects, including the District Transport Office Building; a road from Bishramganj Bazar to Chikancherra via Barkurbari; new school building of Latiacherra High School; Circuit House building; and additional classrooms and boundary walls for Charilam H.S. School.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been working for the North East region and has introduced the Act East policy. We are also working following PM Modi’s vision. We are committed to ensure all-round development,” the Chief Minister said.

Dr. Saha also said, PM Modi always emphasizes Ease of Living. PM-DevINE schemes have also been implemented in the state. In the Assembly, many MLAs raised questions about the drug menace. Our government launched the Neshamukt Tripura campaign in 2018 and is actively working to combat the drug problem.

The Chief Minister also emphasized identification of drug-addicted youths in schools and colleges. He urged the teachers to identify such students and also highlighted the important role of club’s in this fight against drugs.  

The new de-addiction centre will serve as a referral centre with facilities such as a swimming pool, yoga, awareness programs, and more. It will be a G+4 building,” Dr. Saha said and stressed on timely completion of the project.

Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury, MLAs- Sushanta Deb, Kishor Barman, Antara Sarkar Deb, Tafajjal Hossain, Subodh Debbarma, and Biswajit Kalai along with Secretary Kiran Gitte, Sepahijala District Magistrate Sidharth Shiv Jaiswal, and SP B.J. Reddy were also present.