Agartala, Dec 29, 2024, TRIPURA TIMES Desk

Agartala, Dec 29: Before concluding his two-day Tripura visit, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Civil Supplies and Renewable Energy Prahlad Joshi offered prayers at Mata Tripurasundari Temple in Udaipur.

Tripura Finance minister Pranajit Singha Roy, MLA Abhishek Debroy, District Magistrate, Gomati- Tarit Kanti Chakma and several others accompanied the Union Minister during his visit to Matabari, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.

The Union Minister was briefed by the District Magistrate about the on-going development works at Matabari Temple premises under PRASAD scheme. The project is nearing completion.

Before Matabari visit, the Union Minister also listened to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat along with the local people at Chandrapur in Udaipur.

Meanwhile, he inspected renewable energy site at Charilam in Sepahijala district, where he reviewed the implementation of key schemes pertaining to this sector. He expressed satisfaction over the progress made by Tripura in this sector.

He inspected the 27 SPV Pumps installed under PM-KUSUM Scheme and 35 SPV Street Lighting Systems.

These initiatives have resulted in double cropping and doubling farmers' incomes in the region, the Union Minister said.

He then interacted with the beneficiaries and listened to their views.

"Beneficiaries are witnessing real change with brighter homes, fuller lives, and smiles that reflect true progress," he commented.
Solar power under PM-KUSUM scheme is ensuring steady water and reduced electricity costs, he mentioned.

The Union Minister arrived in Tripura on Saturday on a two-day visit. He held a state-level review meeting in presence of Chief Minister Dr Manik, Agriculture minister Ratanlal Nath, Food minister Sushanta Chowdhury and top officials to discuss the implementation status of key central schemes.