Jobs and Scooties: CM Manik Saha Empowers Tripura Youth
Tripura CM Manik Saha hands out appointment letters to professors and youth organisers, while rewarding meritorious girls with scooties.
In a significant move to bolster employment and women's empowerment, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha presided over a major distribution ceremony at the Matangini Pritilata Sabhagriha, Women’s College, in Agartala. The event saw the Chief Minister handing out official appointment letters to new Assistant Professors and Youth Organisers, while also rewarding high-achieving female students with scooties.
Strengthening Education and Youth Sectors
The distribution of appointment letters marks a strategic effort by the state government to reinforce its academic and social infrastructure. The new appointees include:
- Assistant Professors: Joining the Higher Education Department to strengthen academic standards across the state.
- Youth Organisers: Joining the Youth Affairs and Sports Department to drive engagement and development among the younger population.
This initiative is part of a broader government commitment to transparent recruitment and human resource development, ensuring that the state's education and youth sectors are equipped with capable professionals.
Empowering Girls via Mukhyamantri Kanya Atmanirbhar Yojana
Beyond professional appointments, the Chief Minister focused heavily on gender-inclusive growth. Under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Atmanirbhar Yojana, meritorious girl students were presented with scooties. This scheme is specifically designed to:
- Encourage academic excellence among female students.
- Provide reliable transport to facilitate easier access to educational institutions.
- Promote independence and self-reliance among the state's young women.
The ceremony was attended by several key dignitaries, including Higher Education Minister Kishore Barman, Sports Minister Tinku Roy, and Secretary Milind Ramteke, highlighting the multi-departmental importance of the event.
Reviving Kailashahar Airport After 35 Years
Shifting focus to infrastructure and connectivity, Chief Minister Saha also shared major updates regarding the state's aviation landscape. During a high-level review meeting at the Secretariat Conference Hall, he discussed the redevelopment of Kailashahar Airport under the UDAN project.
The Chief Minister revealed that the state, in collaboration with the Central Government, is working to resume flight operations at the Unakoti district airport after a hiatus of 35 years. He emphasized that once the airport is deemed suitable for operations, it will serve two critical purposes:
- Internal Connectivity: Boosting travel ease within the state.
- National Security: Playing a vital role in the region's strategic security framework.