File photo of Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy | Photo credit: The Hindu
Tripura Governor N. Indrasena Reddy on Monday (January 26, 2026) said the government was working for the all-round development of the state to accelerate peace and prosperity.
Addressing the Republic Day program at the Assam Rifles compound in Agartala, he said the government has taken steps to double the income of farmers as 70% of the population depends on the agriculture sector.
“Programmes like PM Kishan and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yoja are benefiting thousands of farmers in the state changing their lives. The government’s aim is to double the income of every farmer,” he said.
Noting the government’s emphasis on building infrastructure, the governor said the northeastern state has six national highways of 923 km, while the Center has given in-principle approval for four more national highways.
Mr. Reddy said that the government has also taken steps to explore the possibility in the tourism sector to boost the economy of the northeastern state.
“The northeastern state has the potential to flourish in the tourism sector. It is good that the state government has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoU) with Indian Hotel Company Ltd (IHCL) to build a five-star hotel (at Pushpabanta Palace),” he said.
“Several tourism-related projects funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are being implemented at a cost of ₹179 crore. Besides, the Center is funding the construction of replica 51 Shakti Pithas at Bandower of Gomati districts at a cost of ₹97 crore,” he said.
Mr. Reddy said the government was working to provide quality education and expand opportunities for higher education in the border state.
“The Council of Ministers has already approved a proposal to convert Women’s College, Agartala, into a women’s university, while the state will soon have a technical university. Three new general education collages have started functioning in three sub-divisions,” he said.
On this auspicious occasion, the Governor also recalled the contribution of freedom fighters in securing independence.
“We must pay respect to the freedom fighters for their sacrifice. We must promise to protect our constitution and protect the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the country. People must be proud of the constitution, a legal document that acts as a guiding principle,” he said.
Chief Minister Manik Saha, Chief Secretary JK Sinha and other dignitaries graced the program of the Republic Day celebrations.
Published – 26 Jan 2026 14:26 IST
