Republic Day 2025: Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu highlights success in tackling insurgency, expresses concern about illegal migration

On Republic Day, the Governor also identified “illegal migration” from Bangladesh as a major concern and urged everyone to “boycott the people” who are supporting the illegal migration from the neighbouring countries. He also warned people of the state against drugs and said, “Tripura should be made a drug-free, clean state”.

The Governor stated that the state government is on a “path of transformation”. He noted that Rs 790.53 crore has been credited to the bank accounts of 2.76 lakh farmers through the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. Additionally, Rs 32.93 crore has been contributed under the state Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. He highlighted that 1,878 hectares of land have been brought under oil palm cultivation, benefiting 1,861 farmers under the National Mission for Edible Oils.

The Governor emphasised the state’s commitment to promoting female literacy and expanding higher education opportunities for girls. To support this initiative, the government launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Konya Atmanirbhar Yojana,’ which provides free scooters to outstanding college-going girl students, he said. The Governor announced that the state has approved the establishment of a private open university, in addition to three new private universities that have recently begun academic activities.

Students graduating from colleges and universities in the state are receiving support to improve their employability, according to the Governor. He mentioned that the Prime Minister Internship Scheme, which was launched in December of last year, is designed to enhance young people’s employability by providing internship opportunities at leading companies. He added that the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme will assist students pursuing higher education.

Reddy said Tripura has made significant strides in developing its grassroots education system by adding 27 new schools under the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) initiative for the current academic year. Additionally, provisions have been made for more post-graduate seats at Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC), Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP) Hospital, Tripura Medical College (TMC), and Dr B R Ambedkar Teaching Hospital.

‘Tripura prioritised sustainable development’

Reddy also said Tripura has prioritised achieving sustainable development goals by enhancing infrastructure and improving road connectivity throughout the state. The government has focused on providing safe drinking water to every household, successfully delivering functional tap connections to 632,387 households, which accounts for 84.27 per cent of rural households. Additionally, in the 2023-24 period, the construction of 108,703 houses was completed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) for rural areas.

The Governor said the state government has introduced incentives for industries and service sectors to promote inclusive economic growth. This includes the announcement of the new Industrial Policy of Tripura this year, along with the establishment of the Investment Promotion Agency of Tripura, which serves as the sole point of contact for business setup and investment promotion, Reddy said.

Tripura is upgrading 19 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) to Industry 4.0 standards in collaboration with Tata Technologies Limited. This initiative aims to bridge skills gaps and enhance employability. Governor Reddy also mentioned that similar innovative initiatives are being undertaken in various sectors, including handloom and handicrafts, startups, tourism, and the development of religious shrines and sites.

Governor Reddy also said a series of steps were taken to develop a socio-economic, educational, and cultural situation of the Scheduled Tribes (ST), Scheduled Castes (SC), Other Backward Classes(OBC) and people living with disabilities, etc. He also mentioned the resettlement of Bru migrants from Mizoram in 11 locations of Tripura. He said they were brought under the ambit of the targeted Public Distribution System (PDS), ensuring their food and nutritional security.

The Governor said Tripura has made commendable progress in improving law and order. The state has initiated the recruitment process for 916 constables and 218 sub-inspectors, creating job opportunities for unemployed youth. Additionally, the enlistment of 6,067 special executives in the police department is underway to enhance policing services across the state, he said.

He cited a series of welfare steps introduced for people of different sections of society, including tea garden workers. The Governor also mentioned steps to revive, nourish, develop and promote the rich cultural heritage of different small ethnic groups of the state and said 122 events were planned consisting of 501 programmes to showcase the diverse and beautiful heritage and culture of the state this financial year, not to mention promoting fraternity among different parts of the country by sending cultural troupes to different states such as Assam and Rajasthan.

He also recounted the progress in the sports sector and said while sports infrastructure like seven synthetic football grounds, one synthetic athletics track, swimming pools, indoor halls etc, were set up, one-time financial assistance was provided to women athletes under the ‘Mukhyamantri State Talent Search Programme’, cash awards are given to medal holders and coaches to promote sports and healthy lifestyle.

Need to know the Constitution: CM Manik Saha

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha, who attended the Republic Day parade at the Assam Rifles ground, earlier hoisted the national tricolour at his official residence and said, “We have to work to take our country forward, honouring the Constitution. We have to understand our Constitution. We should go forward remembering the way our predecessors worked for this nation.”

He also wished eminent educationist and author Professor Arunoday Saha, who retired as the first Vice Chancellor of Tripura (Central) University, on being honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri for literature and education. Professor Saha, who was an eminent economist and renowned litterateur, is the only Padma awardee from Tripura this year.

“Heartfelt congratulations to former Vice-Chancellor of Tripura University Prof. Arunoday Saha ji on being conferred the prestigious Padma Shri award in Literature & Education! This well-deserved recognition honors his remarkable contributions to the fields of education & literature. As a renowned academic and writer, his contributions have inspired countless individuals,” CM Saha wrote on his official social media page.

He also congratulated the Tripura Police and Tripura Home Guard personnel, who were named for President’s Medals on the occasion of 76th Republic Day. Additional Direcrtor General of Tripura Police GS Rao has been awarded President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) this year, while Medals for Meritorious Service (MSM) were awarded to Superintendent of Police Bijoy Debbarma and Manik Das, Deputy SP Panna Lal Sen, Ajoy Debbarma and Shyamal Debbarma along with Subedar Niranjan Debbarma Home Guard personnel Roisiama Darlong.

Republic Day celebrations were also held in Dharmanagar, located in the North Tripura district, where Tripura Assembly Speaker Biswabandhu Sen participated. In Belonia in the South Tripura district, Tribal Affairs Minister Shukla Charan Noatia joined the festivities. All major political parties across the state celebrated Republic Day with various events.