Tripura emblem gets MHA nod

In a first, the Centre has approved an emblem or logo for the Tripura government, as was proposed by the state, CM Dr Manik Saha said Wednesday. He added that it would highlight the culture and history of the state.

A letter to Tripura I&CA Secretary P K Chakravarty apprised the state of the approval by the Union Home Ministry.

The emblem has the national emblem of India within the outline of the map of Tripura, and the map is placed inside a saffron circle. It also has Government of Tripura written below the circle. CM Saha said, “As per the decision of State Government, the following emblem has been approved by the Central Government for use as the State Emblem/Logo of the Government of Tripura.”