Agartala: The aim of the present state government is to make people self-reliant, and for this purpose more than Rs 158 crore will be spent on 60 new markets across the state, as the government does not see political colour in development works.
This was stated by Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath today while inaugurating a new market stall and a double-storied market complex at Manpather Bazar under South District.
The Minister also inaugurated development of infrastructure facilities of primary rural market at Santirbazar.
On this day minister also inaugurated the development of infrastructure facilities at the primary rural market in Santirbazar.
Later, the Minister visited the Center of Excellence for Vegetables, located at Bir Chandra Manu in the South District.
He mentioned that out of a total of 60 such centers across the country, the state has two — one at Jumderdhep in Sipahijala and the other at Bir Chandra Manu in the South District.
He stated that this center produces high-quality seedlings of various vegetable varieties throughout the year, using a blend of Israeli and Indian modern technologies, and also cultivates vegetables. In particular, the center employs advanced soilless seedling production techniques, which are truly commendable.
Later, Minister said that the new VB GRAM G Act 2025 is going to be beneficial for all.
“Earlier, mandays under MNREGA were 100 days, but now after the new law it will be 125 days. For the North Eastern states, the state government will give 10 per cent and the remaining 90 per cent fund will come from the Centre, while for other states the Centre will give 60 per cent and the state will give 40 per cent,” he said.
The Minister said that in the seven years before 2018, the then government spent Rs 20 crore, while from 2018 onwards, the present government has spent Rs 303 crore.
“This year, more markets will be set up and Rs 158 crore will be spent on 60 more markets. We do not see political colour in development works. Our main aim is to provide house-to-house employment,” said the Minister.
He informed that this market is also for farmers, as agriculture is our main foundation, and everyone must properly maintain the market.
“Around 8 lakh 10 thousand assets were created in Tripura. We must understand these things. The main aim of our government is to make people self-reliant. You must do something so that people come from far away to purchase from you. People want good things, and you must give importance to quality,” said the Minister.
The Minister informed that before the present government there were 4,160 Self-Help Groups, while now there are 50,054 SHGs.
“We don’t only speak, we work for people. During our time, 1.08 lakh didis became Lakhpati Didis, and the highest number is from South Tripura. Not a single government can provide government jobs to each and every person. Therefore, we are providing employment opportunities and making people self-reliant. Due to the present state government, women of the state are becoming self-reliant and earning money,” he said.
