Agartala, September 20: Minister Sushanta Chowdhury, the spokesperson for the Tripura government, emphasized on Wednesday that the division of the state, without explicitly mentioning the Opposition TIPRA Motha and its Tipraland agenda, is not a solution for the development of the tribal population.
He highlighted the government’s commitment to the socio-economic development of indigenous communities and disclosed that the budget for the current fiscal year allocates Rs 30 crore under the Chief Minister Tribal Development Mission (CMTDM).
Chowdhury announced that today in the cabinet meeting, it was decided to expedite development activities and infrastructure in tribal areas, including providing drinking water, roads, electricity, and education.
He said that the Tribal Welfare Department will serve as the nodal agency for these initiatives, aligning with the mission’s spirit.
The Minister also provided updates on the commencement of international flights from MBB airport and the planned rail connectivity between Tripura and Bangladesh.
He said that both these connections are in the mature stages, they are considered vital and hold priority status for both state and central governments, with expectations of them becoming operational in the coming months.
During his media address following the cabinet decision at the secretariat, Chowdhury also shared information about appointments made in various departments, including state universities, education, sports, and others.
