Tripura Chief Minister Advocates for Enhanced Connectivity and Economic Support
Tripura CM Saha demands direct flights, railway project, gas rebate
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During the 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council in Shillong, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha urged for direct flights between Agartala and Chittagong, a double-line railway project, and a 40% gas price rebate, alongside increased funding for state development initiatives.
- 01CM Manik Saha called for the operationalisation of direct Agartala-Chittagong flights and the Badarpur-Sabroom double-line railway project.
- 02He requested a 40% rebate in natural gas prices and an increase in funding under the 'Pride of Hills' scheme from ₹3,450 crore to ₹6,000 crore annually.
- 03Tripura has attracted investments exceeding ₹30,000 crore in the last year, with over ₹8,000 crore worth of projects initiated.
- 04The state's health infrastructure improvements have led to an 80% reduction in out-of-state patient referrals.
- 05Saha proposed the establishment of an IT Park and an AIIMS institute in Agartala to support local development.
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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha presented several key demands during the 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council in Shillong, advocating for enhanced connectivity and economic support for the state. He called for the operationalisation of direct flights between Agartala and Chittagong and the early commencement of the Badarpur-Sabroom double-line railway project. Additionally, Saha requested a 40% rebate in natural gas prices and an increase in funding under the 'Pride of Hills' scheme from ₹3,450 crore to at least ₹6,000 crore annually. Emphasizing Tripura's socio-economic progress, he noted that the state has attracted over ₹30,000 crore in investments last year, with significant improvements in health infrastructure, reducing out-of-state patient referrals by 80%. Saha also proposed the establishment of an IT Park and an AIIMS institute in Agartala, highlighting the need for increased funding for various projects and initiatives to further enhance the state's development.
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The proposed initiatives could significantly enhance Tripura's infrastructure and economic landscape, benefiting residents through improved connectivity and lower energy costs.
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