Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Saturday said that the Indo-Bangla Maitri setu built over River Feni would be put to function very soon. The bridge connects two strategic locations of Tripura and Bangladesh, unlocking new doors of opportunities for international trade and commerce through South Tripura’s small town of Sabroom.
Speaking at the inaugural function of the newly constructed Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Sabroom, the Chief Minister said under the leadership of PM Modi, the pace of development of Tripura has gained a massive acceleration.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the border infrastructure from Itanagar Arunachal Pradesh.
Apart from that, the Prime Minister also inaugurated and unveiled the foundation stones of projects worth Rs 8,534.02 Crore.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always thought of Tripura. Under his visionary leadership, the Act East policy came into effect which has changed the whole scenario. Tripura’s infrastructure development has seen a sea change. Even today, the highest share of the development projects are dedicated to the people of Tripura,” Dr Saha told the gathering.
According to Dr Saha, after Akhura, Sabroom ICP is the second largest in Tripura. “People from North East can easily access the Chittagong port through this ICP,” he pointed out.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Prime Minister Modi reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring basic amenities for every family, including housing, rations, safe drinking water, healthcare, and internet access. He underscored the importance of developing Northeastern states in tandem with the rest of the country.
During the event, PM Modi inaugurated 11 projects in Tripura, including rural household tap connections, school buildings, and roadway expansion initiatives, worth over Rs 2400 crore. He also laid the foundation for 12 projects, including healthcare facilities, infrastructure improvements, and renewable energy initiatives, amounting to approximately Rs 6100 crore.
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