There was a time when the tribal people were used as vote banks. But, the present state government is working for the overall development of tribal people, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha emphasized today after inaugurating a day-long consultation workshop with the Pradhan Samajpatis of different Tribal Communities of Tripura held at Pragna Bhavan.

In the workshop organized by the Tribal Welfare Department, the Chief Minister said that the State Government is working sincerely towards the cultural development of tribal people. He commended Prime Minister Modi’s appointment of Droupadi Murmu, a prominent Janjati leader, as President.

Highlighting during the workshop, CM said, The contribution made by the kings of Tripura has also been duly acknowledged. Agartala Airport has been renamed in honor of the architect of modern Tripura, Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur. At the same time, today, because of the sincere efforts of the state government, Risa, made by the tribes of Tripura, is getting acknowledgment within the country and abroad as well. It is indeed a matter of pride for the state.

Chief Minister also conveyed Tripura has got six national highways, and eight more national highways are under construction. The development of the communication system in the state is also marked by 12 express trains running from the state now. In addition, taking further ahead of the communication system, four ropeways have been sanctioned for the state. In this situation, the state is going to become a corridor for South-East Asia in the coming days.

At present, the state government is trying to march ahead with an inclusive policy, and the government is always vigilant so that no community gets discriminated against, commented the Chief Minister.

Especially the government will not tolerate any political bias in the development of tribal people, added the Chief Minister.

Further, he said, the government is also sincere about the preservation of the culture of tribes. Ways are being explored to develop and enrich the bamboo and cane art of tribal people. At the same time, the central government is also giving its all-out support to the state government regarding the development of the ADC area. The Union finance minister sanctioned Rs.13,000 crore for the overall development of ADC. For this, the chief minister has thanked the Union Finance Minister.