Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse conducted a comprehensive review of central flagship schemes in Unakoti district, Tripura, under the ‘Poorvottar Sampark Setu’ initiative. The visit aimed to assess ground-level implementation and accelerate development in the northeastern region.
Key Schemes and Progress Highlights
During the meeting in Kailashahar, Khadse praised the district’s strides in infrastructure and welfare delivery:
- Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY): 15 projects covering 73.89 km completed in FY 2025–26
- Jal Jeevan Mission: 89.03% coverage with 47,737 Functional Household Tap Connections
- SAUBHAGYA & DDUGJY: 100% electricity saturation in EC-Unakoti Circle; 138 Gobar Gas Plants completed
- PM Awaas Yojana: 12,006 rural and 6,161 urban houses completed
- MGNREGS: 4.71 lakh person-days generated; 93 “Amrit Sarovar” water bodies developed
- PM-KISAN: ₹70.39 crore disbursed to 18,790 farmers
- PMFBY: Insurance support extended to pulse and paddy cultivators
Focus Areas for Future Growth
Khadse emphasized the need to:
- Strengthen border infrastructure post-flood damage
- Promote eco-tourism leveraging Unakoti’s heritage and natural beauty
- Boost agricultural productivity through climate-resilient practices
- Enhance skill development in bamboo, rubber, and local crafts
- Improve school infrastructure, especially sanitation and boundary walls
She affirmed that with continued central support, Unakoti can transition from an “aspirational” to an “inspirational” district, contributing to the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’.
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