Tripura Minister praises PM Modi for Northeast’s growth as energy and semiconductor hub. New milk plant inaugurated, aiming for dairy & fishery self-sufficiency.
Agartala, May 24: Tripura’s Animal Resources Development and Fisheries Minister, Sudhangshu Das, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his dedicated efforts toward the progress of the Northeast region. Speaking at a recent public event, Das criticized previous administrations for neglecting the region’s potential, stating that the current government’s focus has reshaped the identity of the Northeast.
Tripura: ARD and Fisheries Minister Sudhangshu Das says, “We all know that once upon a time, the North-East was considered a region plagued by terrorism, extremism, and insurgency. It was often identified with violence and unrest. That was the old identity of the North-East.… pic.twitter.com/7wWWpxpXYP
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Reflecting on the past, Das remarked that the region was once synonymous with terrorism, insurgency, and political instability. “There was a time when the Northeast was known for violence and unrest. That image has changed dramatically. Today, it stands at the forefront of growth and innovation, particularly in sectors like energy and semiconductors,” he stated.
Energy and Semiconductor Hub
The Minister credited Prime Minister Modi’s leadership for prioritizing the region’s growth, noting that the Northeast is now a vital hub for the energy and semiconductor industries. “Despite its vast potential, the region was historically overlooked. That changed after PM Modi took charge,” Das added.
Das further highlighted several initiatives introduced since 2014 aimed at the holistic development of the Northeast. He emphasized that the Centre not only launched schemes but also ensured effective monitoring and implementation. “Union Ministers are regularly visiting Tripura and other Northeastern states to evaluate project progress and ensure timely execution,” he said.
Referencing a recent visit, Das mentioned Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh’s trip to Tripura. Singh commended the developmental efforts under the BJP-led state government headed by Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha. During his visit, the Union Minister inaugurated a state-of-the-art milk processing plant with a capacity of 40,000 litres per day, established by the Gomati Cooperative Milk Producers Union Ltd in Bamutia, West Tripura.
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In his address, Rajiv Ranjan Singh expressed optimism about Tripura’s ability to attain self-sufficiency in both dairy and fishery sectors. “The Central Government believes Tripura has the necessary resources and determination to become self-reliant in milk and fish production,” he said, assuring full support from the Centre.
Singh also announced that a high-powered delegation from the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying will visit Tripura in June—subject to the Chief Minister’s schedule. The visit aims to formulate a detailed action plan to accelerate the state’s journey towards self-reliance in the dairy and fisheries sectors. (With inputs from IANS tweet)
