Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha Unveils Initiatives for Viksit Bharat on Independence Day

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Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha highlighted various initiatives adopted by his government across different sectors, emphasizing the importance of pursuing passion for Viksit Bharat and New India, on the occasion of 79th Independence Day. Saha highlighted significant economic development in the state, with a 12 per cent hike in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) last fiscal, ranking it second in the North East region. He stressed on the importance of Swadeshi products, with the Tripura government launching 'Vocal for Local' to prioritize state-produced products.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Tripura government spent Rs 15 crore under Mukhyamantri Integrates Crop Management, expanding 92,588 hectares area for rice cultivation, and brought 20,161 hectares area under organic farming.
  • The state government distributed 11,444 agricultural equipment and 35,661 soil health cards, and disbursed Rs 450 crore as farmers' loan under Kisan credit card scheme and Rs 201 crore directly to 2.38 lakh farmers under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme.
  • The state produced over 2.47 lakh tonnes of milk, 59,700 tonnes of meat, and 36 crore eggs in the 2023-24 fiscal year, with 85,800 metric tonnes of fish and 45.65 crore fish fingerlings, making the state self-sufficient in fish production.
  • The crime rate declined by 19.4 per cent in the state last year, with 12.35 per cent fewer crime cases in the first five months this year compared to 2024.
  • The state saw a 106 per cent rise in the seizure of drugs and 132 per cent in destruction of drugs during the period.
  • The Tripura government is a focus on indigenous people's overall development, with programs like the 'Mukhyamantri Janajati Unnayan Mission' and the launch of the 'Super 100' program to impart training to meritorious students.
  • Former CM Biplab Kumar Deb celebrated Independence Day by donating blood, interacting with security personnel, and visiting Shantikali Ashram.

Statistics:

  • Rs 15 crore spent under Mukhyamantri Integrates Crop Management
  • 92,588 hectares area for rice cultivation expanded
  • 20,161 hectares area brought under organic farming
  • 11,444 agricultural equipment distributed
  • 35,661 soil health cards distributed
  • Rs 450 crore disbursed as farmers' loan under Kisan credit card scheme
  • Rs 201 crore directly disbursed to 2.38 lakh farmers under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme
  • 2.47 lakh tonnes of milk produced
  • 59,700 tonnes of meat produced
  • 36 crore eggs produced
  • 85,800 metric tonnes of fish produced
  • 45.65 crore fish fingerlings produced
  • 19.4 per cent decline in crime rate last year
  • 12.35 per cent fewer crime cases in the first five months this year compared to 2024
  • 106 per cent rise in the seizure of drugs
  • 132 per cent rise in destruction of drugs

Sources:

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  • "[2] Debi Raj Deb, Unknown date"