CM Manik Saha Inaugurates Rs 22-Crore New DM Office in Dharmanagar, Launches 50 Development Projects Worth Rs 176 Crore in North Tripura
By Our Correspondent
Agartala, October 12, 2026
North Tripura marked a significant milestone in its administrative and infrastructure development on Monday, as Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha inaugurated the newly constructed District Magistrate and Collector’s office complex at Batarashi in Dharmanagar. Built at a cost of Rs 22 crore, the new office building is expected to strengthen administrative efficiency and improve public service delivery across the district.
Alongside the inauguration, the Chief Minister virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 50 development projects involving a total investment of Rs 176 crore across North Tripura district.
The programme was organised at the newly constructed DM office complex and witnessed the participation of senior state government officials, elected representatives, district administration officials and members of the public.
The newly constructed District Magistrate and Collector’s office is expected to provide improved infrastructure for the district administration and facilitate more efficient delivery of government services to the people.
The modern administrative complex is intended to make official work more streamlined while providing better facilities for public interaction and the discharge of administrative responsibilities.
The inauguration of the building represents an important step towards strengthening the administrative infrastructure of North Tripura, particularly in view of the growing requirements of governance and public service delivery.
In a major development initiative, the Chief Minister also virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 50 projects across North Tripura district, involving a combined expenditure of Rs 176 crore.
The projects are expected to contribute to the district’s overall development and improve infrastructure and civic amenities for local residents.
The combined inauguration and foundation-stone-laying programme reflects the state government’s focus on extending development initiatives beyond the state capital and strengthening infrastructure at the district level.
However, project-wise details, including the individual costs, implementing departments and completion schedules, were not specified in the information available about the programme.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha highlighted various aspects of development in North Tripura and outlined the importance of improving administrative infrastructure and public facilities.
He expressed hope that the inauguration of the new DM office and the implementation of the 50 development projects would give fresh momentum to the district’s development process.
The initiatives are expected to make district-level administration more efficient while expanding access to essential public services and improving facilities for residents.
The programme was attended by several senior government officials and public representatives.
Among those present were Kiran Gitte, IAS, Secretary to the Chief Minister; Abhishek Singh, IAS, Secretary of the Home and Rural Development departments, including Panchayats; and Dr. Milind Ramteke, IAS, Secretary of the Revenue, Urban Development and School Education departments.
Other attendees included IPS officer Avinash Rai, District Magistrate and Collector Chandni Chandran, Dharmanagar MLA Jahar Chakraborty, Bagbassa MLA Jadab Lal Debnath, Panisagar MLA Binay Bhushan Das, District Panchayat Chairperson Aparna Nath and Chairperson Mitali Rani Das Sen.
Officials from various departments, other public representatives and local residents also attended the programme.
The inauguration of the Rs 22-crore administrative complex, together with the launch of 50 development projects worth Rs 176 crore, marks a significant investment in North Tripura’s administrative and developmental infrastructure.
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