Tripura: Tripura Secures NITI Aayog Approval for State's First Tea Auction Centre

TRIPURA : In a significant stride towards bolstering the tea industry in Tripura, NITI Aayog has greenlit the establishment of the state's inaugural Tea Auction Centre. The pivotal announcement unfolded during the inaugural review session of the recently launched Tripura Institution for Transformation (TIFT), under the guidance of Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha.

During the session, Chief Minister Dr. Saha directed officials to set up the Tea Auction Centre at Durgabari Tea Estate, strategically located in Bamutia within West Tripura District. Emphasizing the paramount importance of timely and quality-driven execution, he scrutinized various projects aimed at the comprehensive development and public welfare of the state.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Saha underscored the need for District Magistrates to shoulder greater responsibility in project implementation, highlighting that effective execution would facilitate enhanced monitoring of activities. The meeting delved into key state projects, including the National Highway, Agartala to Airport road, infrastructure development of Mata Tripurasundari Temple, Maharaja Birchandra Manikya Modern Art and Cultural Museum at Old Raj Bhavan, Vidyajyoti School, Jal Jeevan Mission, and PM Vishwakarma Scheme.

A delegation from NITI Aayog, as part of the Tripura Institution for Transformation initiative, recently visited the state. Following fruitful discussions between the state government and the delegation, approval was granted for the establishment of a Tea Auction Centre in the state. Consequently, the state government is now taking decisive steps to materialize this initiative, with the Chief Minister advising concerned authorities to set up the Tea Auction Centre in the Durgabari region.

Secretaries and officers from relevant departments involved in project implementation provided comprehensive updates on the current status and progress of development works during the meeting. Discussions also delved into challenges faced in project implementation, with proposed solutions becoming a focal point of the deliberations.

This nod from NITI Aayog marks a pivotal moment for Tripura's tea industry, promising not only economic upliftment but also contributing to the overall development and welfare of the state. Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha's unwavering commitment to transformative initiatives sets the stage for a dynamic phase in Tripura's growth trajectory.

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