Historic Moment for North Tripura: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to Lay Foundation Stone of Rs. 27 Crore Agar Cluster Processing Centre at Baragol on January 24

By Our Correspondent

Agartala, January 18, 2026

It is a moment of pride and historical significance for the people of North Tripura. On the January 24, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia will visit Baragol to lay the foundation stone of the Agar Cluster Processing Centre, a national-level project with an estimated investment of around Rs. 27 crore.

This marks the first time that Baragol and the Kadamtala block are set to host the foundation stone of a project of national importance. The initiative is expected to usher in a new chapter of comprehensive development in the region, strengthening the local economy and placing the area on the national industrial map.

Ahead of the foundation laying ceremony, senior administrative officials today inspected the proposed project site to review preparedness and assess ground-level arrangements. The visit underlines the seriousness with which the administration is pursuing the timely and effective implementation of the project.

Once completed, the Agar Cluster Processing Centre is expected to generate significant employment opportunities for local farmers, youth, and self-help groups. The project will provide a modern, organized, and technology driven framework to the agar industry, which has long been a traditional livelihood source in this region. Value addition, improved processing facilities, and better market linkage are likely to enhance income levels and long-term sustainability for those associated with the sector.

The successful materialization of this ambitious project has been made possible through the sustained efforts, close coordination, and dedicated leadership of the Tripura government. Tripura Minister Tinku Roy played a key role in providing direction and continuous support to translate this vision into reality, ensuring that the long-standing demand for a major development initiative in the area was finally addressed.

The Agar Cluster Processing Centre is widely seen as a transformative step that will not only strengthen the agar-based economy of North Tripura but also accelerate overall socio-economic development in Baragol and the wider Kadamtala block.

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