Communication system significantly developed in Tripura: CM

Agartala, Mar 10   Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Sunday said the communication system in Tripura is experiencing significant development with the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He said efforts are being underway to launch international flight operations from MBB Airport soon, Dr Saha said during the unveiling ceremony of the 5-meter-tall bronze statue of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur at MBB Airport in Agartala.
"The Manikya dynasty has played a crucial role in the development of Tripura. Despite their significant contributions, proper recognition was not accorded to them in the past, but we are keen to extend our gratitude to kings".
Since Narendra Modi assumed office as the Prime Minister in 2014 and the BJP-led government came to power in 2018 in Tripura, the Maharajas of Tripura have been honoured and given due respect.
The Airport has undergone modernization, and the Prime Minister named the Airport after Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya, he said.
Approximately Rs 35 lakh was spent on creating and installing the bronze statue of Maharaja Bir Bikram.
"In the 70s, none of us could have imagined that such a beautiful airport would be built in Tripura. This airport is now one of the most attractive in the North East. We take pride when people from outside compliment the beauty of our airport," Chief Minister pointed out.
Prime Minisrere's commitment to the development of Tripura is evident through initiatives such as the Act East policy, aimed at fostering the growth of North Eastern states. For him, the communication system in the region is experiencing tremendous development.
Presently, around 32 flights take off daily from Agartala Airport, with approximately four thousand passengers coming and going. This level of connectivity was never anticipated," said Dr. Saha.
"Everything is being addressed, from immigration to security arrangements, to facilitate the prompt initiation of international flight services. International services are expected to be launched soon. Thanks to the Prime Minister, Tripura is making progress in air connectivity, road connectivity, and rail connectivity," he added.