In Tripura, a meeting was held at the District Magistrate’s office in Khowai following directives from the Ministry of Home Affairs to strengthen and develop vibrant villages along the India-Bangladesh international border. The meeting was chaired by District Magistrate Rajat Panth and attended by Additional District Magistrate Abhedananda Baidya, Superintendent of Police V. Jaggeshwar Reddy, block officials, and representatives from various line departments.

 

The District Magistrate stated that earlier, 9 villages across 3 blocks were identified along the border, which has now been expanded to 49 villages under the new guidelines. Discussions focused on improving road connectivity, electricity, internet, and DTH services in these areas. Work based on the proposed plan is expected to begin soon.