Agartala, February 11: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday welcomed Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan to the state during his official visit to Agartala.
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| Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha presents a traditional memento to Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during his visit to Agartala, in the presence of Smt. Sadhana Singh Chouhan. (Image:x.com/DrManikSaha2) |
The Union Minister, accompanied by his wife Smt. Sadhana Singh Chouhan, was received on what the Chief Minister described as the “sacred land of Mata Tripura Sundari,” referring to the revered Tripura Sundari Temple.
Expressing his delight over the visit, Dr. Saha stated that the Minister’s presence would provide a significant boost to ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening agriculture and rural development in Tripura. He highlighted the state government’s focus on empowering farmers and improving rural livelihoods.
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In a separate statement, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said he had a heartfelt meeting with the Tripura Chief Minister and described him as a popular and dedicated leader. The two leaders held meaningful discussions on various issues related to agriculture, farmers’ welfare, and rural development.
The visit is expected to further enhance coordination between the Centre and the Tripura government in advancing schemes and policies benefiting farmers and rural communities across the state.
