On the Auspicious occasion of ‘Raksha Bandhan’, Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha announced a flock of decisions for the welfare of girls and women including free education in all government general degree colleges of the state.
While addressing a ‘Raksha Bandhan’ programme organized by the Prajapati Brahmakumaris at the official Chief Minister’s residence in Agartala on Thursday morning, Dr Saha said ” On this occasion of Raksha Bandhan, I would like to make some key announcements on the projects we have taken in hand for the welfare of the women. In order to ensure that women have access to higher education, the state government has decided to make education absolutely free at the college level for female students. This will come into effect soon,”
A helpline number, 1091, has been made active for women who need urgent response and help. Moreover, after consultation with the officials of concerned departments, it has been decided that CCTV surveillance will be extended in areas that are critical in terms of security arrangements and accordingly number plate recognition cameras will also be installed in different parts of the city,” he added.
The CM stated that a total of 400 new CCTV cameras and 12 advanced cameras for number plate recognition will be installed at the cost of Rs 20 crore. In the first phase, 150 CCTV cameras will be installed.
All these efforts had been made to ensure that our sisters remain safe from any threats while venturing out of homes for any kind of work,” the CM added.
