New Delhi/Agartala, May 26 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and held extensive discussions on a wide range of developmental issues, including the establishment of an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the state, officials said.

A senior official of the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said that Chief Minister Saha also discussed with the Prime Minister the extension of the National Highway from Kamalpur to Shantir Bazar in Dhalai district to strengthen road connectivity and improve regional infrastructure.

During the meeting, Chief Minister Saha raised several key issues concerning the overall development of Tripura, including the expansion of the dairy industry, development of sports infrastructure, double-line railway connectivity, introduction of Vande Bharat train services, employment generation in the technology sector, promotion of tourism, and matters related to the state Finance Department.

The Chief Minister also urged Prime Minister Modi to allocate more houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), increase the number of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), enhance the number of ration cards under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana for the Reang tribal community, and increase the allocation of natural gas for various developmental projects in the state.

In addition to developmental issues, Chief Minister Saha also held detailed discussions on several important organisational matters and broader aspects concerning the state’s progress, the CMO official added.

The official said: “In particular, fruitful discussions were held with the Prime Minister on strategies to further strengthen the organisation at the grassroots level, especially economic development, ensuring good governance, and strengthening the organisation.”

According to an official statement quoting the Chief Minister Saha expressed confidence that under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the pace of Tripura’s overall development and public welfare initiatives would gain further momentum through coordinated efforts between the Centre and the state government.

Later, the Chief Minister said that flagship initiatives such as Digital India, Swachh Bharat Mission, Ayushman Bharat, and the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana have significantly improved the lives of millions of people across the country and played a crucial role in building an Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Chief Minister Saha also added that under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, India has witnessed remarkable progress in infrastructure development, while the country’s global stature has become stronger than ever before.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister and the Prime Minister also discussed various other important issues related to the development and welfare of Tripura in detail, the statement added.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Saha congratulated Prime Minister Modi on completing 12 remarkable years of dedicated service to the nation.

The Chief Minister also congratulated the Prime Minister for the Bharatiya Janata Party’s “historic and resounding victory” in the recent West Bengal Assembly elections.

–IANS

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