Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, said that the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan — launched on 17 September to mark the 25-year milestone of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public service and leadership — was actively working to spread the values of national consciousness, patriotism, and social responsibility across the country. Speaking at an event in Agartala, Saha reaffirmed the campaign's goal of connecting citizens to both central and state welfare initiatives.

The 'Seba Ke Rang, Rashtra Ke Sanga' Event

A flagship programme under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, titled 'Seba Ke Rang, Rashtra Ke Sanga' (Colours of Service, With the Nation), was held at the Ujjayanta Palace premises in Agartala. The event used colourful Rangoli designs as its central medium, with participating women artists depicting various government welfare schemes and themes of national development through their artwork. Chief Minister Saha attended as the chief guest and commended the creativity and initiative of the participants, noting that their expressions effectively conveyed messages about public welfare and national progress.

Guiding Principle: Jan Seva Hi Rashtra Seva

Saha invoked the principle of 'Jan Seva Hi Rashtra Seva' — meaning public service is service to the nation — as the philosophical backbone of the campaign. He noted that the Rangoli-based presentations served a dual purpose: showcasing the reach of welfare schemes and raising public awareness about the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. 'One of the objectives of this programme is to increase public awareness about the goal and dream of building a Viksit Bharat by 2047,' Saha said.

State-Wide Rollout Across Districts and Blocks

According to Chief Minister Saha, the programme is being conducted at the state level as well as across different districts of Tripura. Plans are in place to extend the initiative to 58 blocks of the state in phases, with block-level events set to begin from 15 October. The phased expansion signals the government's intent to take the message of the campaign beyond urban centres and into grassroots constituencies.

Welcome Address and Programme Context

Programme convener and prominent social worker Ajanta Bhattacharya delivered the welcome address. The broader Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, of which this event is a part, has been running since 17 September and encompasses a range of programmes designed to encourage citizens to participate in nation-building and public service. As the campaign progresses into its block-level phase from October 15, community participation is expected to widen further across Tripura.