Agartala, October 13: The Tripura Cabinet has unanimously adopted a resolution congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in public service, Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha announced at a press conference at the Civil Secretariat on Tuesday.
Highlighting the Prime Minister’s political journey, Dr. Saha said Modi began his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001, before becoming Prime Minister on May 26, 2014. He said the Cabinet acknowledged several major policy decisions taken under Modi’s leadership, including the abrogation of Article 370, implementation of One Rank One Pension, creation of the Chief of Defence Staff post and the introduction of new criminal laws replacing colonial-era legislation.
The Chief Minister also referred to the 2016 surgical strikes, the 2019 Balakot airstrikes and Operation Sindoor in May 2025, citing them as significant steps in strengthening national security. He further highlighted India’s growing international engagement, including its G20 presidency and participation in major global forums.
Dr. Saha said Tripura had benefited from the Centre’s development initiatives, particularly under the HIRA model focusing on highways, internet connectivity, railways and airways. He cited the expansion of national highways, railway electrification, improvements at Agartala airport and the extension of digital connectivity to remote areas as key developments.
The Chief Minister also highlighted economic growth, investment opportunities and welfare initiatives in the state. According to him, the Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026 attracted 468 memorandums of understanding involving proposed investments worth Rs 1.32 lakh crore. He also pointed to progress under the Jal Jeevan Mission, healthcare schemes and women’s empowerment programmes.
Dr. Saha said rural tap water coverage had increased from 3.5 per cent in 2019 to 86.59 per cent. He added that more than 1.40 lakh women in Tripura had attained Lakhpati Didi status, while farmers continued to benefit from financial assistance under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme.
The Cabinet reaffirmed its commitment to working with the Centre under the principles of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas”, with the stated objective of building a developed and self-reliant India and Tripura by 2047.