Tripura: Govt strengthening Panchayats for sustainable development, says CM Mani

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said the state government has given special importance to strengthening the Panchayat system and is working to ensure the sustainable development of every Panchayat in the coming daysThe present government is working with the aim of taking every Panchayat in the state forward successfully in the coming days The government is committed to strengthening the infrastructure of the Panchayati Raj system as well as advancing good governance and development said the Chief Minister on FridaySaha said this after formally inaugurating the statelevel oneday programme at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan The program included the ceremonial distribution of 475 computers and the award distribution program for the best performers of the National Panchayat AwardsSpeaking about the Panchayat Development Index he stated that Tripura has reached the highest level in three areas which is not just an individual achievement but a collective honor earned through teamworkI extend my sincere greetings and thanks to the Panchayat Department Rural Development Department District Administration Public Representatives and everyone associated with this achievement However distributing computers and giving prizes is not enough our primary goal is to strengthen the Panchayat system This initiative has been undertaken to ensure continued success and progress in the future We must work for the people and enhance the delivery system Todays program aims to strengthen the Panchayat infrastructure Through innovative thinking we must continue the trend of good governance and development he saidHighlighting changes in the Panchayat system since 2018 under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership the CM said PM Modi is implementing various schemes and initiatives for the people He has also emphasised public movements at the Panchayat level Since 70 to 75 per cent of the country is rural the development of these areas is crucial for the overall strength of the nation The state government is working with this vision in mindThe Chief Minister further stated that there are two and a half lakh Panchayats across the countryIf any Panchayat from our state secures the top position at the national level it will indicate that we are on the right track Our recognition is a testament to our efforts This achievement not only enhances our states progress but also contributes to the nations development The Panchayat Devolution Index conducted by the central government every eight to 10 years previously ranked Tripura at 13th or 14th place before 2015 Now we have improved to the seventh position I urge public representatives here to work with more innovative ideas for developing their respective Panchayats he saidSaha emphasized the need for initiatives to build ideal Panchayats through solar power smart Panchayat formation groundwater level enhancement and proper disposal of solid and liquid wasteWe have also received nationallevel awards for being a womenfriendly and childfriendly Panchayat Therefore steps should be taken to make all Panchayats childfriendly and womenfriendly he addedThe Chief Minister highlighted that Tripura is the only state in India where egovernance has been implemented at the threetier Panchayat levelThis has made financial transactions and recordkeeping easier By integrating the Panchayat system with eoffice management we have strengthened Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of Digital India Today we can proudly say that Tripura has become Digital Tripura Clean Panchayat is our core foundation and everyone is working towards this goal he concludedThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever