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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
No compromise on health, education in Tripura: CM Saha, Education News, ET Education
Advt Advt Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. Get updates on your preferred social platform Follow us for the latest news, insider access to events and more. Agartala, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Friday that the state government would not compromise on the advancement of the education and improvement of health sectors and is working with priority on the overall development of these two vital the Chinmaya Hari Hara Vidyalaya and the Bhoomi Pujan of Chinmaya Sundarayi Temple at West Taranagar in West Tripura, the Chief Minister announced the setting up of Tripura Competitive Examination Centres at three places in the added that considering the job-seekers of Tripura, these three competitive examination centres would be set up and financial allocation have been made in the budget for setting up these centres in Udaipur in Gomati district, Agartala in West Tripura and Ambassa in Dhalai Minister Saha, who also holds the Education department portfolio, said that in the prevailing situation education is necessary for social and economic development."Knowledge will increase through education. Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi has repeatedly said that in the future, this world would be in the hands of those who have education. Education increases a person's personality and self-confidence," he Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister has laid special emphasis on vocational education and quality education."We are also working to take the state's education sector forward in that direction. Children should be motivated for social work from childhood. The mindset of helping people should be developed. If there is knowledge in life, all obstacles can be removed and one can move forward. Now, we are in the era of artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation. AI is now being used in all fields. Now many paths to acquire knowledge have also been opened. Knowledge should be acquired through education and society should accept the words of a wise person," CM Saha also said that the National Education Policy, 2020, has been launched in the country due to the dedicated efforts of Prime Minister Chief Minister added that the National Education Policy has been launched in schools and colleges in Tripura as has been formulated in line with reality, he June 23, Tripura became the third state in the country to achieve full literacy after Goa and Mizoram, he said, adding that the literacy rate is 95.6 per cent in the state has achieved the recognition of a fully literate state, which is a matter of great pride for the people of the state, CM Saha said, and announced that three new general degree colleges would be opened in Ambassa, Kakraban, and said that at present, the state has educational institutions like the National Law University campus, National Forensic Science University campus, National Sanskrit University campus, Central University, IIIT, Fishery College, Agricultural College, Veterinary College, Tripura Institute of Technology, among from this, many more educational institutions are being set up in different places privately, he MLA and state Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath, Secretary of Ramakrishna Mission Swami Shubhkarananda Maharaj, eminent social worker G.R. Ravindra Raju, Amit Rakshit, and other scholars were present at the event.
India Gazette
14 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
State Govt won't compromise on education: Tripura CM Manik Saha
Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 27 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that the state government will not compromise on the development of education, while announcing that competitive exam centres will be opened in three places for job seekers. 'Considering the job-seekers of Tripura, Tripura Competitive Exam Centres will be opened in three places in the state. Financial resources have been allocated in the budget for setting up these centers in Udaipur, Agartala, and Ambassa,' he said. The Chief Minister said this today at the inauguration of Chinmaya Hari Hara Vidyalaya and the Bhoomi Pujan of Chinmaya Sundarayi Temple at West Taranagar, Mohanpur, according to a release from Tripura CMO Saha said at the event that education is very necessary for social and economic development. 'Knowledge will increase through education. Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi has repeatedly said that in the future, this world will be in the hands of those who have education. Education increases a person's personality and self-confidence. I congratulate the educational institution that started here today. Today will be a memorable day for the people of Mohanpur subdivision as well. This educational mission will be a blessing for them. This mission has started its work with a noble purpose,' said Saha. According to the release, the Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister has laid special emphasis on vocational education and quality education. 'We are also working to take the state's education sector forward in that direction. Children should be motivated for social work from childhood. The mentality of helping people should be developed. If there is knowledge in life, all obstacles can be removed and one can move forward. Now, we are in the era of AI and digitalisation. AI is now being used in all fields. Now, many paths to acquire knowledge have also been opened. Knowledge should be acquired through education, and society should accept the words of a wise person,' Manik Saha said. Manik Saha further said that the National Education Policy 2020 has been launched in the country due to the dedicated efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to release. 'The National Education Policy has been launched in schools and colleges in our state as well. It has been formulated in line with reality. On June 23, Tripura became the third state in the country to achieve full literacy. The literacy rate is 95.6%. After Mizoram and Goa, our state has achieved the recognition of a fully literate state, which is a matter of great pride for us. Three new general degree colleges will be opened in Ambassa, Kakraban, and Karbook,' he said. He said that currently, the state has educational institutions like the National Law University, National Forensic Science University, National Sanskrit University, Central University, IIIT, Fishery College, Agricultural College, Veterinary College, TIT, etc. Apart from this, many more educational institutions are being set up in different places privately, the release added. Local MLA and Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath, Secretary of Ramakrishna Mission Swami Shubhkarananda Maharaj, eminent social worker G.R. Ravindra Raju, Amit Rakshit, and other scholars were present as distinguished guests at the event. (ANI)
Canada News.Net
18 hours ago
- Health
- Canada News.Net
"Govt maintaining zero tolerance against drug trafficking": Tripura CM Manik Saha
Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 26 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Wednesday said that drug traffickers will not be tolerated under any circumstances and that strict action is being taken against them under a zero-tolerance policy. CM Saha said that the central and state governments are taking a firm stance against drugs, and people from all sections of society must unite and fight against the menace. The Chief Minister made these remarks at a motorcycle rally held at Umakanta Maidan in Agartala today on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. A blood donation camp was also organised for the Drug-Free India campaign. On the occasion, Dr. Saha, who also holds the Home portfolio, said that the United Nations declared this day as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in 1987 to prevent drug abuse and raise awareness about illegal drugs. 'This issue is very relevant today. Tripura is geographically surrounded by international borders on three sides and shares boundaries with Assam and Mizoram. In such a situation, Tripura's children are being targeted, and the state is being used as a corridor to traffic drugs into Bangladesh. Today's slogan--'Say No to Drugs'--is extremely important. Drug traffickers are smuggling drugs for money, and our children are falling prey to it. But it is not their fault. When it comes to Tripura, they become victims. These victims are in dire need of treatment,' he said. He added that the state government decided in the last budget to open drug de-addiction centres in all eight districts. About Rs 20 crore has been allocated for each centre, and the Ministry of Donor has sanctioned an additional Rs 198 crore to set up a larger drug de-addiction centre in Tripura. The foundation stone for the facility has already been laid at Bishramganj. The Chief Minister further informed that two drug de-addiction centres currently operate in the state, and private initiatives manage several others. 'It has been observed that those who use injectable drugs are mostly affected by HIV/AIDS. We try to provide treatment to such individuals if detected early. The AIDS Control Society in the state has been carrying out various initiatives to prevent HIV/AIDS. OST (Opioid Substitution Therapy) arrangements have also been made. The state government is firmly committed to a zero-tolerance policy against drugs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have made it clear that drug peddlers will not be spared under any circumstances,' Dr. Saha added. He said that drug seizures in Tripura have increased by 104% from 2023-24 to 2024-25, while drug destruction has seen a rise of 132%. Police, security forces, and other concerned agencies are actively working against drug trafficking. Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha, Director General of Police Anurag, DDG of the Narcotics Bureau (North Eastern Region) R. Sudhakar, Head of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force of Tripura A.R. Reddy, Secretary Abhishek Singh, Additional Director of the Narcotics Bureau (Guwahati) Prakash Ranjan Mishra, West District Magistrate Dr. Vishal Kumar, Superintendent of Police Dr. Kiran Kumar K., and other senior officials were present as distinguished guests at the event. (ANI)
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Tripura to fill vacancies, open coaching centres for students: CM
Agartala: Tripura CM Manik Saha on Friday announced that the state govt has been working to fill vacant posts across various departments and plans to open special coaching centres for students. Speaking at a programme for distributing appointment letters in the education (school) and health and family welfare departments, Saha said, "We have appointed 222 candidates through a transparent process. Their success is a result of hard work — something that was a distant dream under the previous regime, where jobs were distributed based on political affiliations." The CM emphasised that the govt expects employees to uphold transparency and honesty in public service. He urged them to focus on implementing central and state schemes effectively to ensure benefits reach the people. In the last two years, 19,484 jobs have been provided in the health and education sectors. Additionally, over 5,700 positions have been filled through outsourcing. In the 2024-25 financial year, around 305 people secured jobs under the national career service scheme. "Unemployment rate has significantly declined over the years under the BJP's regime. The unemployment rate reduced to 1.74% in 2023-24 from 10% in 2018-2019. This signifies we are on the right track and we are fulfilling the promises of providing employment," Saha claimed. Highlighting digital governance, he said Tripura is the only state to implement e-office systems from the cabinet down to panchayat level in a short time. "All files are being digitised, which will ensure proper management and storage," he added. "We have decided to open coaching centres in every sub-division in science and English. Some bindings are there. More new general degree colleges are being opened, and competitive exam centres are also being opened," he added.
Indian Express
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Unemployment rate in Tripura lower than national average: Chief Minister Manik Saha
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha Friday said the state's unemployment rate was now lower than the national average. In an event held in Agartala to distribute appointment letters to 222 candidates who secured jobs in the school education and health and family welfare departments, CM Saha said, 'A survey by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has revealed that unemployment percentage in Tripura came down to 1.7 per cent, as opposed to the 3.2 per cent national average. It is clear that Tripura has more employability.' The chief minister further said that 19,484 aspirants have secured government jobs since the BJP came to power in the state in 2018. 'Tripura has been trying to improve in skill development… as per the directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,' CM Saha said, adding that the overall efficiency level among government employees across India is now 53 per cent as opposed to 33.95 per cent till some years ago. Stating that Tripura has laid foundation stones of projects worth over Rs 638.65 crore in the last six months, the chief minister said his government was focusing heavily on education, health, communication, and tribal development, among other sectors.
