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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
NEC releases ₹11.31 crore for development projects in NE region
Shillong, The North Eastern Council on Thursday said it has released over ₹11.31 crore during July this year to various central and regional agencies for implementation of development projects across the Northeastern region, including Meghalaya and Sikkim. NEC releases ₹ 11.31 crore for development projects in NE region A NEC statement said the funds were allocated to support a wide range of initiatives in sectors such as agriculture, tourism, health infrastructure, human resource development, and cultural preservation. Among the significant allocations, ₹2.09 crore was released for the establishment of Kiwi orchards in the region, while ₹1.81 crore was sanctioned for the promotion of commercial bamboo plantations, it said. A sum of ₹1.28 crore was earmarked for the establishment of food processing units in Assam, Manipur, and Meghalaya. The NEC also released ₹1.18 crore for setting up a Banana tissue culture facility in the region, ₹94 lakh for empowering marginalised women in Sixth Schedule Areas through life skill education, and ₹80 lakh for the promotion of Agarwood plantations. Further, ₹83.75 lakh was allocated for research-oriented studies and documentation of Kokborok language and literature, while ₹74.85 lakh was released for integrated Arecanut and Turmeric plantations. The promotion of Avocado, Persimmon, and Blueberry orchards received ₹49.90 lakh, while ₹94.03 lakh was allocated for the establishment of Stabilised interlocking block making enterprises in the Northeast. An amount of ₹17.58 lakh was also disbursed under the NEC Merit Scholarship scheme, it said. The NEC reiterated its commitment to timely disbursement of funds and the smooth implementation of developmental projects across the region, with special focus on enhancing economic opportunities and strengthening infrastructure in Meghalaya and other Northeastern states. The North Eastern Council has released ₹3.21 crore in July for key development projects in Meghalaya, with a focus on health infrastructure, rural development, and sports, an official said. According to the official, ₹1.46 crore was released for the construction of patient lodging and staff quarters at Mawdiangdiang near NEIGRIHMS here. Another ₹1.30 crore was allocated for the construction of an indoor stadium in Jongksha, while ₹44.32 lakh was sanctioned for providing key identified services in Mawshynrut block of West Khasi Hills district. The NEC also highlighted that Meghalaya's tourism sector witnessed notable developments during the first quarter of 2025-26 financial year. Among the major projects is the construction of tourism infrastructure at Laitlyngkot in East Khasi Hills, which aims to develop a comprehensive tourist resort with a spa, adventure activities, a children's playground, approach roads, beautification and landscaping facilities, the official said. Another significant project, the Tea Boutique and Eco-tourist lodge at Umsning in Ri-Bhoi district, was completed on June 13, 2025. Designed to promote tea growers and create employment for local youth, the facility also serves as an educational hub and supports tea marketing initiatives while accommodating visiting tourists. The NEC reiterated its commitment to timely fund disbursal to ensure the successful implementation of development projects aimed at strengthening the state's infrastructure and boosting economic growth. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
04-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pradyot slams Delhi cops for calling Bengali ‘B'deshi language'
Agartala: Expressing concern over referring to Bengali as a 'Bangladeshi language' allegedly by Delhi Police , founder of Tripura BJP's ally Tipra Motha Pradyot Kishore Debbarman denounced the manifestation on Monday. He opposed the imposition of any language on any community and said, as Indians, everyone must uphold respect for all our languages. Pradyot, who is also a royal scion, said referring to Bengali as a 'Bangladeshi language' by Delhi Police is deeply concerning. The party has been raising its voice against illegal immigrants entering Tripura and other northeastern regions. "Today it is Bengali, tomorrow it can be any other language. There is no such thing called Bangladeshi language! How can we forget that even our national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' was originally composed in Bengali by Tagore?" Pradyot wrote on social media. He said these actions by Delhi Police give space to extremist views. "Yes, I remain firmly opposed to the imposition of any language on any community. But as Indians, we must uphold respect for all our languages — be it Kokborok, Bengali, Tamil, Assamese, Mizo, Bodo, Hindi, or even English," he added.
Hans India
26-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Tripura students' body fights for Kokborok
Tripura: The Twipra Students' Federation (TSF), an indigenous Student body of Tripura, launched an indefinite strike demanding for the adoption of the Roman scripture for Kokborok. Kokborok, the primary language of Tripura's indigenous communities, was first recognized as an official state language in 1979 for the first time under the two commissions set up by Legislator Shyama Charan Tripura and Linguist Pabitra Sarkar. But disputes over its script remain unresolved. Hundreds of TSF and Youth Tipra Federation (YTF) activists gathered at several parts of Agartala, calling for the immediate recognition of the Roman script as Kokborok's official writing system and postponement of the Class 10 and 12 Kokborok exams until the issue is resolved. The controversy over script reignited last year, when TBSE (State board) chief Dr Dhananjoy Gonchoudhury instructed all the examination center to permit only the Bengali script for writing Kokborok. TSF in-charge and YTF General Secretary James Debbarmacritisisedthe State Government for consistently ignoring the demands of the indigenous people for over five decades and failing to respect the linguistic preferences of the community. Kokborok serves as the lingua franca amongst the tribes of Tripura. To maintain this linguistic balance, the language must be accessible in the script that is most widely used. A survey conducted in 2019-2020 by the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Tripura, found that only 6 out of 6649 students chose the Bengali script. Similarly, a 2021-2022 survey found that just 4 out of 9147 students used the same, showing that 98% preferred the Roman script. These findings highlight the need to implement the Roman scripture for Kokborok to protect students' rights, promote literacy, and preserve Tripura's linguistic and cultural heritage.
Hindustan Times
23-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Tripura govt launches scheme to refund money to victims of chit fund scam
Agartala, In a significant step towards delivering justice to the victims of financial fraud, the Tripura government has officially launched a scheme to return the deposits to individuals who were duped by chit fund companies. Tripura govt launches scheme to refund money to victims of chit fund scam The scheme was notified in the state government gazette and presented before the High Court of Tripura during the hearing of a public interest litigation on Tuesday. Responding to earlier directives from the High Court, the state government formulated the scheme to restore and distribute the recovered money to affected depositors. According to an affidavit submitted by the government, over ₹10.78 crore has been collected so far through auctions of properties seized from the accused chit fund companies. During the court proceedings, the amicus curiae, Purusottam Roy Burman urged the government to publish details of the scheme in local newspapers, including editions in Bengali and Kokborok, the language of the indigenous communities in the state. Acknowledging the importance of public awareness, Advocate General Shaktimoy Chakraborty confirmed that the government is prepared to publicise the scheme through newspapers. Taking note of the request, the division bench comprising Chief Justice M S Ramachandra Rao and Justice M B Purakayastha ordered the state government to publish all essential information related to the scheme in four prominent local newspapers, including a leading vernacular daily. Providing further clarity on the process, another amicus curiae, advocate Samarjit Bhattacharya, informed the court that the affected individuals will need to submit their applications to their respective sub-divisional magistrates , along with essential documents such as Aadhaar cards, bank passbooks, and other relevant proof of investment. In the event of a depositor's death, legal heirs can claim the refund by submitting the death certificate, Aadhaar and PAN cards, along with the relevant banking details and supporting documents. The next hearing will be on August 8. Meanwhile, several victims have appealed to the state to identify and auction the remaining properties of defaulting chit fund companies toensure full repayment to all affected consumers. This initiative marks a crucial development in Tripura's ongoing efforts to combat financial fraud and secure justice for thousands of duped depositors, Roy Burman said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
23-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Tripura govt launches scheme to refund money to victims of chit fund scam
Agartala, Jul 23 (PTI) In a significant step towards delivering justice to the victims of financial fraud, the Tripura government has officially launched a scheme to return the deposits to individuals who were duped by chit fund companies. The scheme was notified in the state government gazette and presented before the High Court of Tripura during the hearing of a public interest litigation (PIL) on Tuesday. Responding to earlier directives from the High Court, the state government formulated the scheme to restore and distribute the recovered money to affected depositors. According to an affidavit submitted by the government, over Rs 10.78 crore has been collected so far through auctions of properties seized from the accused chit fund companies. During the court proceedings, the amicus curiae, Purusottam Roy Burman urged the government to publish details of the scheme in local newspapers, including editions in Bengali and Kokborok, the language of the indigenous communities in the state. Acknowledging the importance of public awareness, Advocate General Shaktimoy Chakraborty confirmed that the government is prepared to publicise the scheme through newspapers. Taking note of the request, the division bench comprising Chief Justice M S Ramachandra Rao and Justice M B Purakayastha ordered the state government to publish all essential information related to the scheme in four prominent local newspapers, including a leading vernacular daily. Providing further clarity on the process, another amicus curiae, advocate Samarjit Bhattacharya, informed the court that the affected individuals will need to submit their applications to their respective sub-divisional magistrates (SDMs), along with essential documents such as Aadhaar cards, bank passbooks, and other relevant proof of investment. In the event of a depositor's death, legal heirs can claim the refund by submitting the death certificate, Aadhaar and PAN cards, along with the relevant banking details and supporting documents. The next hearing will be on August 8. Meanwhile, several victims have appealed to the state to identify and auction the remaining properties of defaulting chit fund companies toensure full repayment to all affected consumers. This initiative marks a crucial development in Tripura's ongoing efforts to combat financial fraud and secure justice for thousands of duped depositors, Roy Burman said. PTI JOY SBN SBN view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 18:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
