Agartala, Jan 04, 2023, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Agartala, Jan 04: The main goal of the present state government is to transform Tripura into best state of India in every sector including health, education and connectivity, said Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha.

After releasing a Report Card of the present state government at a programme in Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan, Agartala, he said, the government is continuing its public welfare works by maintaining peace and prosperity. 

“The benefits of various government schemes are being delivered till the last person of the society”, the Chief Minister said.

He also unveiled the cover of the combined booklets on the development and achievements of various departments and booklet on achievements of Prati Ghare Sushason campaign. 

Dr. Saha, the state government had promised to bring its combined achievements report card before the people. The government has been able to keep its promise. It is not an easy task to prepare an elaborate report of the developmental works implemented by the present state government. That is why, the Planning and Commission department has taken the initiative to bring up the report card on achievements in important sectors conclusively.

The Chief Minister said, the state government is working for the overall welfare of the people under the guidance of the Prime Minister. The state government has achieved plenty of success in each and every sector starting from connectivity to health and education. The state government has even received different awards from the central government. 

He said, 6 NH roads are being constructed for better connectivity services of the state with the sincere cooperation of the central government. The central government has allotted 10 thousand 222 crore rupees for construction of 7 more NH roads including transformation of Assam Agartala NH road (NH-8) into 4-lane road. Besides, setting up of 4 rope ways in the state has been approved. 

Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Dev Varma said, the government has published its report card to generate awareness among the public about the welfare works implemented in the past 4.5 years. The present state government has created new milestones in every sector including education, health, agriculture, connectivity and infrastructure. 

The government is working in mission mode in each and every sector. As a result, huge success has been achieved in the state in improving power infrastructure including rail, airways and road connectivity. The state government and Asian Development Bank recently has signed a historic contract of Rs. 2,275 crore for the implementation of a power project. As a result, the state is forging ahead with new vision on new direction, the Deputy Chief Minister said.

Secretary of Planning and Commission department- Apurba Roy in his welcome speech said, 10 important sectors- education, agriculture, health, women and child welfare, tribal welfare, infrastructure, finance and industry, law and order and tourism have been featured on the report card. Besides, every department has published its combined booklet on its achievements. 

Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs- Manoj Kanti Deb, SC Welfare Minister Bhagaban Chandra Das, Jail Minister Ram Prasad Paul and Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha among other notables were present in the programme.