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Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha is betting on local youth to modernize the state. He wants tech-driven ideas to solve real problems. Saha spoke Tuesday at the Matangini Pritilata Auditorium in Agartala to push his new agenda.
He inaugurated the Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026, the Mukhyamantri Yuva Samachar Yojana for the 2025-26 academic year, and the DG-Swapne 3.0 program. He also reopened the renovated auditorium. The innovation challenge targets sustainability, economic growth, healthcare, education, and security.
Saha cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi when discussing the need for youth participation in national growth. "There is no shortage of talent among the students and youth of Tripura. If their talent is properly combined with technology, they can contribute significantly to innovative activities," he said.
Financial support remains a priority. The government has already paid Rs 5,000 each to 63,249 beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Yuva Samachar Yojana over the last five years. Meanwhile, 10 budding entrepreneurs received Rs 10 lakh grants each to fund their startups through DG-Swapne 3.0.
Several officials attended the event. Higher Education Minister Kishor Burman, Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy, and Manipal University Sikkim Vice Chancellor Gopal Krishna Prabhu were present. Software industry leader Rajeshwar Singh Jenbar, Finance Secretary Prashant Kumar Goel, and Industries Secretary Kiran Gitte also joined the proceedings.
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