25 Glorious, Historic And Extraordinary Years Of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Public Service: National Mission Of Viksit Bharat By 2047 : Chief Minister Of Tripura Dr. Manik Saha.

Agartala, Tripura, 14th of October, 2026 : On the completion of 25 glorious, historic and extraordinary years of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s public service, the Council of Ministers unanimously passed a resolution expressing its gratitude and felicitations on behalf of more than 40 Lakh people of Tripura. Informing this Chief Minister Prof. ( Dr. ) Manik Saha in a press Conference held at Civil Secretariat today stated that the Cabinet unanimously resolved that the Government of Tripura would work shoulder to shoulder with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s dynamic leadership in the national mission of building an ‘Self-Reliant India’ and ‘Developed Tripura’ by 2047.

The Chief Minister stated that Shri Narendra Modi assumed office as the Chief Minister of Gujarat on October 7, 2001, and as the Prime Minister of the country on 26 May, 2014. Throughout this entire period, his priorities, decisions and policies have consistently measured up to the principles of ‘Nation First’ and ‘Citizen First.’ From serving as Chief Minister of Gujarat to becoming the Prime Minister of the world’s largest democracy, his tenure has been an outstanding example of sacrifice, dedication and public welfare.

The Chief Minister said, in 2014, the country entrusted the Prime Minister with the responsibility of leading the nation. He presented himself as the Pradhan Sevak and placed service, rather than power, at the centre of governance. The mantra of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” reinforces this very spirit. The Prime Minister has been known as an honest Karmayogi. Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha said guided by the spirit of “Nation First”, he has implemented several decisions that had been deferred for decades. These include the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, implementation of One Rank One Pension, creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff, simplification of labour laws, and replacement of colonial-era laws with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, among several other major

measures. The Prime Minister has clearly defined India’s red lines in matters of national security. In 2016, the Indian Army carried out surgical strikes across the Line of Control. In 2019, the Indian Air Force conducted air strikes on terrorist facilities in Balakot. In May 2025, under Operation Sindoor, successful strikes were carried out against terrorists and their patrons across Pakistan. Unrest in Jammu and Kashmir had, for decades, remained a major challenge related to the country’s internal and national security. Today, a new chapter of peace, development, and trust is being written in Jammu and Kashmir.

Over the past 12 years, India’s role on global platforms has expanded in an unprecedented manner. Evidence of this could be seen at the recently held BRICS Summit. Similarly, in 2023, India successfully hosted the historic G20 Summit. Another example of India’s growing role at the international level is the recognition accorded to the Prime Minister by various countries. So far, 36 countries have conferred upon him their highest civilian or national honours. Representing crores of Indians, the Prime Minister has addressed the Parliaments of other countries on 21 occasions so far. The Tripura Cabinet expressed its profound gratitude, respect and felicitations to Prime Minister Shri Modi on this unprecedented and historic achievement.

Chief Minister Prof (Dr.) Manik Saha said that under the Prime Minister’s visionary leadership, Tripura has received the benefits of HIRA (Highways, Internet-ways, Railways and Airways) model, development of urban facilities, the expansion of basic infrastructure in drinking water, power and gas, strengthening of education, tourism and health sectors, welfare benefits to indigenous people, women, youth and farmers had brought memorable positive changes to the lives of citizens. Tripura today is a shining example of what the Centre and the State can achieve together. A ‘New Tripura’ is being developed as per the vision of ‘Vikasit Tripura’ and ‘Vikasit Bharat.’

The Chief Minister referred to the major development initiatives undertaken by the Government of India and State Government of Tripura in the recent times. Under the component of National Highway Infrastructure Expansion Government of India has sanctioned 6 National Highways in Tripura, with a total length of 923 KMs. Of these, 514 KMs have already been upgraded into two lanes with paved shoulders. Work on the Agartala City West Bypass has commenced to avoid the plying of heavy trucks through the heart of the capital city. Four-laning of the busy Agartala-Churaibari and Agartala-Udaipur corridors is in the project approval stage. The State Government has helped expediting the projects by speedy land acquisition, utility shifting and forest clearances.

In the context of Railway Connectivity – Electrification, Modernization and Double-Line Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha added that The Badarpur-Agartala-Sabroom railway line is now 100% electrified. Electric trains carry passengers and goods across the State in faster, cheaper and cleaner manner. Four stations – Dharmanagar, Kumarghat, Udaipur and Agartala – are being rebuilt under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at a cost of Rs. 144 crore. Modern waiting halls, easy access for the elderly and digital displays will greet the passengers. The survey for doubling the 263 KMs Chandranathpur–Sabroom line has been completed. Highlighting the Modernization

of Civil Aviation Infrastructure the Chief Minister stated, to honour Tripura’s heritage, Agartala Airport was renamed Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Kishore Airport on 4th July 2018. On 4th January 2022, the Prime Minister inaugurated its new terminal, which can handle 30 lakh passengers a year. Agartala Airport is also declared as an International Airport. A new Air Cargo Terminal with a capacity of 40,150 MT a year is now functional. Tripura’s Queen Pineapple, jackfruit and aromatic rice can now fly straight to markets in India and abroad.

Chief Minister also added that With respect to Expanding Grassroots Digital Connectivity under BharatNet 714 out of 1,178 Village Panchayats now have direct internet connections- 572 through optical fibre and 142 remote Village Councils through satellite. Under the Digital Bharat Nidhi 4G Saturation Project, 109 telecom sites are working, and 28 more remote sites are ready for the next phase. Digital banking, online education and Direct Benefit Transfers have reached the remotest tribal hamlets.

Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha stated that North East Gas Grid with total length of 1,656 KMs is being built by Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited, a joint venture of GAIL, IOCL, ONGC, OIL and NRL. It links Guwahati with the capitals of all eight North Eastern States, including Agartala. In Tripura, over 80% of the 253.51 KMs gas network is complete – including the Panisagar-Agartala trunk line, the Aizawl branch line and the NEEPCO spur line. Soon, steady natural gas will reach the State’s industrial estates, gas-based power plants, businesses and homes. This will bring cleaner energy and more industry to Tripura.

In the context of Strategic Border Connectivity through Sabroom Land Port on the border with Bangladesh, the Land Ports Authority of India has built the Sabroom Land Port – with a passenger terminal, cargo complex, warehouses, truck yards and digital customs. The State Government has built the roads connecting it to rail and national highway. Sabroom is just a short distance from Chittagong Port of Bangladesh. For the first time, the landlocked North East has a direct door to the sea.

With respect to Ease of Doing Business Reforms and Investments the Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha reiterated that Tripura has secured the first rank in the country in the Compliance Reduction and Deregulation exercise during 2025 and 2026. During Rising North East Business Summit held at New Delhi in May 2025, investment intents and MOUs worth Rs. 15,300 Crore were signed. In last one year, investment projects of more than Rs. 8,000 Crores have been grounded. The Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026 held in July 2026 drew investors from across the country as well as from 10 foreign countries. Total 468 MoUs have been signed, with investment proposals worth Rs. 1.32 lakh crore across all major sectors. State Government has undertaken grounding of investment proposals on fast track. Special 100 days Action Plan has been prepared for grounding of major investments.

Under the Agartala Smart City Mission, major urban transformation projects have been undertaken which includes Smart Roads, avenue development, river fronts and rejuvenation of water bodies. The Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha stated that Smart roads with underground cables, proper drainage, footpaths and LED lights have improved the urban transport and utility services. Tangled overhead wires and the repeated digging up of new roads are now a thing of the past. An Integrated Command and Control Centre of Rs. 139 crore now watches over the city’s traffic, public safety and emergencies, round the clock, in real time. The Haora Riverfront

development, renovation of the Maharaja Bir Bikram Lake, four laning of Airport Road restoration of Ujjayanta Palace avenue have been completed. These projects have protected the city’s lakes and rivers, given families beautiful public spaces, and preserved the State’s royal heritage. Agartala today is a clean, green and modern capital.

In the arena of Rural Drinking Water Supply under Jal Jeevan Mission 86.59% of rural homes in Tripura now have a tap connection. At the beginning of Jal Jeevan Mission in August 2019, rural pipe water supply was just over 3.5%. Further, in 97% of institutions – 4,402 schools and 8,550 Anganwadi Centres piped water has been ensured.

Making the reference of great strides in medical education, health infrastructure and specialised treatment in State the Chief Minister stated that Tripura has achieved universal health coverage. Under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, about 17 lakh citizens from 5.5 lakh families have Ayushman cards. More than 5.70 lakh beneficiaries have received cashless treatment, with claims of Rs. 307 crore settled. The State’s Chief Minister Jan Arogya Yojana covers another 2.70 lakh families with 6 lakh cards. More than 92,000 beneficiaries have received cashless treatment, with claims of Rs. 50 crore settled. Tripura is also training its own doctors. Annual MBBS intake has risen from 200 seats in 2022 to 550 seats in 2026. The Tripura University of Health Sciences has been established to oversee 37 colleges and institutes in the medical and allied health sector. Specialised care has also arrived. Eleven successful kidney transplants have been performed so far – complex treatment, now closer to home. From the 2026-27 academic year, the Tripura Government Homoeopathic Medical College and Netaji Subhas Homoeopathic Hospital at Agartala, and the Tripura Government Ayurvedic Medical College at Udaipur have started functioning.

State has taken all-round effort for the welfare of the indigenous tribal community with the objective of Reaching the Last Mile. The State has been honoured as the Best Performing State in implementing PM-JANMAN and the Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan which marks that welfare is reaching tribal communities, including the most vulnerable, right at their doorstep.

The Chief Minister stated that Tripura has become 3rd fully literate State in the country last year. Renowned educational institutions like Sri Sri Ravishankar University, Dhanvantari Skill University, Aryavrata International University, Dhamma Dipa International Buddhist University etc have been set up in recent times. State Government has bestowed University Status to the Women’s College and Tripura Institute of Technology for improving the quality of higher education in the State.

The Chief Minister stated that Mata Tripura Sundari Temple, popularly known as Matabari, was established in 1501 A.D. by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. Under the PRASAD Scheme, the temple complex at Udaipur has been given a complete makeover – Bhog and Prasad Ghar, multipurpose halls, food court, pooja shops, modern toilets and change rooms, and temple illumination. Water supply, sewerage, drains, landscaping and solar power have also been put in place.

Highlighting the initiatives to explore the vast potential of the State in the sector of Tourism Development the Chief Minister added that Development of major Tourism Destinations like Chabimura, Sonamukhi Eco Accommodation & Adventure Park,

ChaturdashDevta Temple & Kasba Kalibari Temple have been taken up under the Asian Development Bank project. Development of Dumbur Lake under Swadesh Darshan with 23 Log Huts and more than private 150 Home stays has become major tourist attraction. Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Govt. of India had sanctioned the project for Development of Matabari Tourism Circuit covering West Tripura-Sepahijala-Gomati and Dhalai Districts in Tripura with provision of more than Rs. 212 Crores. In December 2022, Unakoti was included in the UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage Sites. The State has built visitor pathways and protective measures, so these delicate carvings are preserved while more visitors come. Tripura is now on the world’s cultural map – and heritage tourism is bringing new income in hospitality, transport and eco-tourism to local indigenous communities.

Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha also stated that in the spirit of ‘Vocal for Local’, Tripura has won GI tags for the hand woven Risa and Rignai (Pachra), the Queen Pineapple, the sacred Matabari Peda and the Tripura Sarinda. Artisans and farmers have formed GI user groups to maintain quality, and the GI tag is used in expos and cooperative outlets.

Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha also referred to the initiatives taken in the context of Housing, Women empowerment, Farmers’ welfare and overall poverty alleviation In the Housing sector More than 3.5 Lakh permanent houses in Rural areas and more than 80,000 permanent houses in Urban areas have been constructed for the poor under the PM Awas Yojana in Tripura. Women’s empowerment has remained at the core of the Government’s policies. Women have benefited from initiatives such as Self-Help Groups, Mudra loans, home ownership schemes, and livelihood programmes. Approximately 1.40 Lakh women have become ‘Lakhpati Didis’. The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam has also introduced a provision for one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. Under the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi, Rs. 1021 Crore funds have been transferred directly into the bank accounts of over 2.85 Lakh farmers. Under the Kisan Credit Card Scheme, crop loan is disbursed to the fifty six thousand six hundred (56,600) farmers. One Lakh five thousand (1,005,000) farmers are covered under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. Most importantly, under the Prime Minister’s leadership, the Government has ensured that every benefit reaches its intended recipient. It is a result of such policies that 25 crore citizens have risen out of poverty between the years 2013-14 and 2022-23.

The Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha stated that on this historic occasion, the Council of Ministers extends its heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the Prime Minister on completing 25 uninterrupted years of service as Head of Government from 7 October 2001 to 7 October 2026. The Cabinet appreciates his dedication to service of the nation, first as Chief Minister of Gujarat and subsequently as Prime Minister of India, the continuity established under the leadership of the Prime Minister, in which national interest and public service have been accorded priority and the efforts made by the Prime Minister to promote the welfare of the last person in society and encourage public participation, thereby enabling ordinary citizens to become participants in governance and the process of nation-building.

The Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha also added that the Council of Ministers Salutes the leadership of the Prime Minister in taking every important decision in the national interest, strengthening national security,
promoting peace and development in conflict-affected regions, and enhancing self-reliance in key sectors. Reiterates its resolve to continue working towards building a Viksit Bharat in the spirit of “Sabka Saath,
Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas”.The Tripura Council of Ministers extends its best wishes for the good health and continued service of the Prime Minister and expresses confidence that, under his able
leadership, the country will continue to advance towards becoming prosperous, secure, self-reliant, and developed.

In the press conference Secretary of Information & Cultural Affairs Department Kiran Gitte was also present.