Tripura to Get Advanced Weather Radar as CM Discusses Rainfall Forecasting with Union Minister
Tripura will get advanced radar which will help to bolster the weather forecasting system in the State. The modern system will help to forecast rainfall and ensure disaster preparedness effectively.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh assured Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha that the new radar system would be installed within this year.
Dr. Manik Saha met Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh in New Delhi on Sunday and held discussions on key development issues, including advanced weather forecasting, administrative matters, and boosting the bamboo industry in the state. The meeting also touched upon the recently inaugurated Agartala-Akhaura railway link, strengthening connectivity between India’s Northeast and Bangladesh.
According to a PIB Press Release, During the meeting, Dr Saha sought technological support for improved forecasting and disaster preparedness as Tripura is witnessing unusually heavy rainfall this year - exceeding 500 mm.
Dr. Jitendra Singh assured that the Ministry of Earth Sciences will set up a state-of-the-art weather radar in the State within a year. This radar, complemented by an existing Space research centre in the region, will enhance real-time weather predictions for rainfall and cyclones, helping mitigate the impact of extreme weather events. A detailed discussion was also held on the state’s bamboo sector.
The Union Minister informed Dr. Saha that specialized institutes in Assam (Jorhat) and Manipur, dedicated to biotechnology and bamboo research, will work closely with the Tripura government to harness bamboo’s economic potential.
Another key issue raised was administrative matters, including the placement of bureaucrats and officers in the state.
The Union Minister acknowledged the concerns and assured necessary discussions with relevant authorities.
Dr. Manik Saha also briefed Dr. Jitendra Singh about the establishment of Tripura’s first Government Dental College, a significant development given his personal background as a dental professional.
The college aims to bolster healthcare infrastructure and provide better educational opportunities in the State.
The meeting also highlighted the operationalization of the Agartala-Akhaura railway link, a project Dr. Jitendra Singh had actively pursued during his tenure as Minister for the Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER).
The 12.24 km rail corridor—comprising 5.46 km in Tripura and 6.78 km in Bangladesh—re-establishes historic ties between India’s Northeast and Bangladesh’s ports, boosting trade and people-to-people connectivity. The link is expected to enhance economic prospects for Tripura and the entire Northeast region by providing a faster route to international markets.
The meeting underscored the Centre’s commitment to supporting Tripura’s development through technological advancements, administrative coordination, and improved regional connectivity.
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