Union Home Ministry Greenlights Tripura's Official Emblem: CM Saha
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Agartala, Jan 8 (NationPress) The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has granted approval for the official emblem of the Tripura government, following a request from the state administration, as stated by Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday.
“Tripura now possesses its official state emblem, marking a significant milestone in representing the state's unique identity. This emblem will serve as a proud symbol of Tripura's rich history, culture, and its people,” remarked the Chief Minister on X, while sharing the MHA's correspondence.
A letter from the MHA addressed to the state’s Information and Cultural Affairs Department Secretary, Pradeep Kumar Chakravarty, indicated that the proposed emblem was thoroughly evaluated in accordance with rule 4 (2) of the State Emblem of India (Regulation of Use) Rules, 2007, and was found compliant.
The Ministry confirmed its approval for the proposed emblem/logo intended for the state government, as stated in the letter.
A government official from Tripura revealed that the state had previously submitted the emblem/logo proposal to the MHA.
After more than fifty years of achieving full statehood, the northeastern state has finally received its official emblem.
The former princely states of Tripura and Manipur were integrated into the Indian Union in October 1949 and became full-fledged states on January 21, 1972.
On the same day, Meghalaya transitioned from being part of Assam to becoming a full-fledged state. All three northeastern states were granted full state status under the North Eastern Region (Re-Organisation) Act, 1971.
Tripura ranks 18th in terms of population density with approximately 350 persons per square kilometer. Despite being the third smallest state in India by area, following Goa and Sikkim, Tripura has a population nearing four million, making it the second most populous state after Assam among the northeastern states of India.
