Jul 17, 2026Agartala, TRIPURA TIMES Desk132
Science and technology must be utilized as key drivers for bettering individuals’s high quality of life and guaranteeing the general growth of the state, Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Thursday.
He additionally mentioned, alongside strengthening environmental monitoring, higher efforts ought to be made to lift environmental consciousness among the many public.
He was talking at a evaluation assembly of the Tripura State Council for Science and Technology (TSCST) and the Tripura State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB) on the Conference Hall-1 of the Secretariat.
At the start of the assembly, TSCST Secretary Chaitanya Murthy made an in depth presentation on the Council’s actions, initiatives for selling science and technology, research and innovation programmes, Science City, Udaipur Science Centre, Sukanta Academy, the use of house technology, science-based infrastructure growth, and the progress of numerous ongoing tasks.
The presentation additionally highlighted efforts to advertise scientific temperament in society, encourage scientific considering amongst college students, popularize science, and increase the use of modern technology, in accordance with a press launch.
Addressing the assembly, the Chief Minister acknowledged that science and technology are among the many main foundations of growth within the current period.
He emphasised the necessity to additional increase research, innovation, and the appliance of modern technology. He burdened strengthening the connection between science, instructional establishments, and society to foster a scientific mindset among the many youthful technology.
He additionally directed officers to make sure the well timed implementation of science-based tasks whereas sustaining high quality requirements and maximizing the use of technology for public welfare.
Principal Secretary Okay. Sashi Kumar offered an in depth overview of the actions of the Tripura State Pollution Control Board. His presentation coated air, water, and noise air pollution management, environmental high quality monitoring, environmental clearances for industries, waste administration, air pollution monitoring programs, environmental conservation initiatives, and the implementation of environmental legal guidelines.
The Chief Minister instructed officers to take care of steady vigilance in opposition to environmental air pollution.
He emphasised the correct administration of biomedical and hazardous waste generated by hospitals, nursing houses, industries, lodges, and different institutions. He additionally directed authorities to conduct common inspections to make sure compliance with environmental laws.