Agartala, Oct 14 :Tripura Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma on Tuesday reviewed ongoing projects in the handloom, handicrafts and sericulture sectors, emphasising timely execution, regular monitoring and improved coordination to ensure that government schemes benefit the intended beneficiaries.
The review meeting was held at his chamber in the Civil Secretariat here and was attended by the Secretary, Director and senior officials of the Handloom, Handicrafts and Sericulture Department.
During the meeting, Debbarma took stock of the progress of various developmental initiatives being implemented across the state and discussed issues affecting their execution.
He called for coordinated efforts among departmental officials to address implementation-related challenges and ensure that projects were completed within the stipulated timelines.
The minister stressed that regular monitoring was essential to assess progress, identify shortcomings and improve the effectiveness of departmental programmes.
He also emphasised the need to ensure that the benefits of government schemes reached weavers, artisans and other stakeholders at the grassroots level.
Highlighting the importance of traditional industries, Debbarma said the handloom, handicrafts and sericulture sectors had significant potential to support livelihoods, particularly in rural and tribal areas of Tripura.
These sectors provide opportunities for people to preserve traditional skills while pursuing income-generating activities. Strengthening them through effective implementation of developmental schemes remains an important area of focus for the department.
The minister urged officials to pay close attention to the implementation of ongoing initiatives and work towards improving the delivery of benefits to eligible beneficiaries.
He also stressed the importance of identifying areas that required additional attention and ensuring better coordination among officials responsible for executing departmental programmes.
The review covered the progress of ongoing projects and the need to strengthen monitoring and implementation mechanisms to achieve the intended objectives.
Debbarma reiterated the state government’s commitment to promoting the handloom, handicrafts and sericulture sectors through sustained efforts and effective execution of welfare and developmental initiatives.
He emphasised that departmental programmes should translate into tangible benefits for weavers, artisans and other people associated with these traditional industries.
The meeting underscored the need for continued oversight and coordinated action to improve programme implementation and support the livelihood opportunities of communities dependent on these sectors.
