CM launches 18 development projects in Sepahijala, West Tripura

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday said that everyone must work for the next generations so that they can live with self-respect, as 35 years of CPI(M) rule had destroyed the state.

Dr Saha said this after inaugurating various projects and laying foundation stones (virtually) for several projects under Sepahijala and West Tripura districts from the new SDM Office in Sonamura.

He said, “We must work for the next generations so that they can live with self-respect. The 35 years of rule had destroyed the Sepahijala district and the entire state, and the Chief Minister who was from this Sonamura sub-division never worked for development. However, due to PM Modi’s blessings, we are working for the development of Sepahijala district and the entire state.”

Dr Saha informed that a total of 18 projects worth Rs 50 crore were inaugurated, among which 7 are for health, 5 for education, 5 for the revenue department, and one for the minority affairs.

“If we can’t invest in infrastructure, we can’t develop the state, and then Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas will not be possible. That is why we have kept Rs 7,000 crore for infrastructure development for 2025–26. The way the previous government used to lie before 2018, we are now realizing it. Now we are witnessing a wave of development. For a brighter future, we are introducing many schemes and projects,” he said.

Dr Saha also added that in the North East region, Tripura is second in GSDP and also second highest in per capita income.

“The law-and-order situation has also significantly improved. We want to build a new Tripura with Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas. We must work for the development of society, which is necessary for the progress of Tripura. We have launched Amar Sarkar, CM Helpline, Mukhyamantri Samipeshu, etc., so that people do not face problems and we can solve issues early. The earlier government used to stay in power by creating problems, but we want to solve them. From 2018 till now, we have provided 20,184 government jobs, and no one can challenge us. We know how to give jobs in a transparent manner.” He also informed that many universities have expressed their desire to establish their institutions in Tripura.

During the event, Higher Education Minister Kishore Barman, Cooperative Minister Sukla Charan Noatia, MLAs Taffajal Hossain, Bindu Debnath, Antara Sarkar Deb, Sepahijala Zila Sabhadhipati Supriya Das Datta, DM Dr. Siddharth Shiv Jaiswal, and SP Bijoy Debbarma were present.