Tripura CM Manik Saha distributes jobs, sewing machines in Agartala push
Synopsis
Tripura CM Manik Saha handed job letters to 16 fire service drivers and sewing machines to 180 women in Agartala — while virtually inaugurating a ₹2.45 crore fire station at Manu Bankul. With 2,130 women already covered under the state's skill scheme this financial year, the event signals a deliberate push to combine emergency infrastructure expansion with grassroots women's economic empowerment.
Key Takeaways
Tripura CM Manik Saha addressed a distribution event at Muktadhara Auditorium, Agartala on 31 August .
16 persons received job offer letters for the post of driver under the Fire and Emergency Services Department.
180 sewing machines were distributed to women under the Mukhyamantri Dakhyata Unnayan Prakalpa .
A new fire station at Manu Bankul, South Tripura , built at ₹2.45 crore , was virtually inaugurated.
Tripura now has 52 fire stations , with 5 more planned across the state.
2,130 women have been covered under the state skill scheme so far in the 2026-27 financial year .
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday, 31 August reaffirmed his government's dual commitment to holistic development and the protection of citizens' lives and assets, speaking at a joint event in Agartala where job offer letters and sewing machines were distributed to beneficiaries. The programme was jointly organised by the Fire and Emergency Services Department and the Directorate of Skill Development.
Jobs and Skill Push
At the event, held at Muktadhara Auditorium in Agartala, job offer letters for the post of driver were handed over to 16 persons on behalf of the Fire and Emergency Services Department. Chief Minister Saha symbolically distributed letters to five beneficiaries, emphasising that a government job is a call to public service demanding honesty, dedication, and perseverance.
He noted that those engaged in fire and emergency services must remain constantly alert — 'like sentinels' — to protect human lives and property. The state currently operates 52 fire stations across Tripura, with new stations recently added at Garji, Boxanagar, and Ganganagar in Dhalai district. Five more fire stations are planned for different parts of the state.
New Fire Station at Manu Bankul
Chief Minister Saha also virtually inaugurated a newly constructed fire station at Manu Bankul in South Tripura district. The station was built at an investment of ₹2.45 crore and is expected to strengthen emergency response capacity in the region. Officials indicated that new and advanced equipment is also being procured for the department.
Women's Self-Reliance Under Mukhyamantri Dakhyata Unnayan Prakalpa
A central focus of the event was women's economic empowerment. 180 sewing machines were distributed to women under the Mukhyamantri Dakhyata Unnayan Prakalpa, a state scheme that trains women and links them to self-employment avenues. CM Saha noted that during the 2026-27 financial year so far, 2,130 women have been covered under the scheme.
He said the state government is making special efforts to ensure the socio-economic development of women by empowering them and opening avenues for self-reliance. After completing training, women are being engaged in various vocations and income-generating activities.
What Ministers and Officials Said
Industries and Commerce Minister Santana Chakma said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has placed special emphasis on the 'Vocal for Local' initiative to strengthen local enterprises and make the country self-reliant in production. She added that the Tripura government is associating women with income-generating activities in line with that broader national direction.
Also present at the event were Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor Dipak Majumder and Industries and Commerce Department Secretary Kiran Gitte, among others.
What Comes Next
With five additional fire stations in the pipeline and the Mukhyamantri Dakhyata Unnayan Prakalpa continuing to enrol women through the financial year, the state government's twin track — strengthening emergency infrastructure while expanding women's livelihood support — is set to deepen further in the months ahead.
Point of View
130 women enrolled in a single financial year suggests genuine administrative throughput, not just announcements. The fire infrastructure expansion — 52 stations now, five more coming — is a credible public-safety investment in a state historically under-served by emergency services. Whether the sewing-machine model translates into sustained income or merely a one-time asset transfer is the question the government has not yet answered with data.
NationPress
31 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened at the Agartala distribution event on 31 August?
Tripura CM Manik Saha presided over a joint event by the Fire and Emergency Services Department and the Directorate of Skill Development, where 16 persons received driver job offer letters and 180 women received sewing machines under the Mukhyamantri Dakhyata Unnayan Prakalpa. He also virtually inaugurated a new fire station at Manu Bankul in South Tripura.
What is the Mukhyamantri Dakhyata Unnayan Prakalpa?
It is a Tripura state government scheme that trains women and connects them to self-employment and income-generating activities. As of the 2026-27 financial year, 2,130 women have been covered under the scheme, with sewing machines and vocational training provided to support economic self-reliance.
How much did the new Manu Bankul fire station cost, and where is it located?
The new fire station at Manu Bankul in South Tripura district was constructed at an investment of ₹2.45 crore. It was virtually inaugurated by CM Saha at the Agartala event and is expected to strengthen fire and emergency response in the area.
How many fire stations does Tripura currently have?
Tripura currently has 52 functional fire stations. New stations have been added at Garji, Boxanagar, and Ganganagar in Dhalai district, and five more are planned for different parts of the state.
Who else spoke at the event?
Industries and Commerce Minister Santana Chakma spoke at the event, linking the state's women empowerment efforts to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Vocal for Local' initiative. Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor Dipak Majumder and Industries and Commerce Department Secretary Kiran Gitte were also present.
