Tripura chief minister Manik Saha raises six demands in NEC plenary meeting

AGARTALA: Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha, attending the 71st Plenary of the Northeastern Council (NEC) at Shillong, has put forward six crucial demands aimed at fostering development of the region.

He said, “I requested for increase in allocation of NEC funds, upgrading Tripura Medical College (TMC) into AIIMS like institute, setting up Medical College in ADC area, Increase in Natural Gas allocation for industrial purpose, Early operationalisation of Agartala-Cox Baazar International flight, Easing ceiling on borrowing under Externally Aided Projects and Easing barriers for trade with Bangladesh etc”.

In his statement, Dr. Saha highlighted these demands as key drivers for the holistic development of Tripura. The Chief Minister's proactive approach at the Plenary underscores the state's commitment to advancing its socio-economic landscape with the support of the central government.

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