The state government is committed to ensuring housing facility for the economically weaker
section and low income group families. Light House Project will play a vital role in fulfilling the
dream of pucca house and boost their standard of living. Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha
said this today after inaugurating the ‘A’ and ‘F’ Block of Agartala Light House Project near
Akhaura border. In the beginning of the programme the Chief Minister visited both the Blocks and
then inaugurated them digitally from the stage. In this phase 278 houses have been ready for the
beneficiaries. Symbolically Chief Minister handed over the keys of flats to some beneficiaries. The
programme was also virtually attended by the Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs
Manohar Lal Khattar.
In his inaugural speech the Chief Minister said, during the implementation of the project various
administrative and financial complications surfaced. But with the support of all these obstacles
have been overcome. The inauguration of the two Blocks out of seven Blocks signifies a major
progress. Remaining Blocks will also be ready in due time and handed over to the respective
beneficiaries, the Chief Minister hoped. He, on behalf of the people of Tripura, expressed gratitude
to the Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar for extending his support time to time in respect of this
project.
The Chief Minister said, Light House Project is one of the major dream projects of Prime Minister
Narendra Modi. This project was an initiative to provide environment-friendly durable houses built
with modern construction technology in a short time. Agartala was also included among the six
cities of the country for this project. He informed that the plan was to construct 1000 houses under
this project. Each flat will be around 30 sq. metre X 320 sq. feet. Built with ‘light gauge steel frame’
technology these houses are examples of low cost and sustainable structures. These types of
low cost houses are rare even in big cities. The Chief Minister emphasized ensuring necessary
facilities in these houses and urged all to be careful to maintain this housing complex well to keep
it clean and livable. He said, with this, not only 278 families have received houses, but it has
opened up a new avenue in urban development.
Speaking on overall development of the state the Chief Minister said, the negative concept about
Tripura of the past has given way to a peaceful and stable environment. As a result, industrialists
and investors not only from other states but from other countries are showing interest in Tripura.
He said, the state government on the one hand is creating job opportunities in government sector,
on the other is facilitating employment through outsourcing and contractual method. Already
regular employment has been provided to more than 23,000 candidates in the state and the
process continues.
Addressing virtually as the chief guest Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said, the inauguration
of two Blocks in Light House Project is not just the completion of a phase, but the beginning of a
new chapter for 278 families. He said, in 2019 with the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
the ‘Global Housing Technology Challenge India’ had begun. The goal was to build environmentfriendly and sustainable houses with modern technology. Agartala Light House Project is a part
of that initiative. He also informed that this project includes provisions like community centre,
Anganwadi Centre, health centre, water supply and solar lighting system.
Welcome address was delivered by the secretary of urabn development department Dr. Millind
Ramteke. He spoke on various aspects of the project and its significance. Vote of thanks was
proposed by AMC Commissioner Mihir Kanti Gope. Among other dignitaries were present AMC
Mayor Dipak Majumder, secretary to the Chief Minister Kiran Gitte, executive director of BMTPC
Arvind Kumar.
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