Our country, our future

Unity in diversity is what is unique about our country that helps us to move forward as a strong nation. And throughout this endeavour, our vibrant culture, rich literature and friendly sports inspires us to bridge the gaps and share our common values. It is important to put ourselves on the same page and exchange our ideas that can enrich our lives and make us understand our real problems. Where we are today is because of who we are, and where we want to be in the coming years depends on what we wish for. India is being considered as a global leader among the developing countries, who has shown the world on how to succeed in spite of adversities. It is now time for a new global order where there is no scope for unconstructive politics or individualism. 'Perform or perish' is true irrespective of geographical boundaries and the world is looking at us on what we can do to make this planet a better place to live.

Stop corruption, heal the systems

So far there has been no definite answer on how to deal with corruption in the State. Though the media has been very proactive in this regard, they have repeatedly failed to expose the root causes of the problem. In absence of a proper monitoring and reporting system which is transparent to the public, no project should be funded neither by the State nor by the Union Government only to pile-up statistics. Everyone knows what to do, but it is more important to know how to do considering the various constraints and limited time period for successful implementation of projects. It is a very difficult task to develop an anti-corruption mechanism that can be functional side-by-side the administrative processes. But no attempt has been made so far to proceed in this direction that has inspired the ones who are making fun out of Government policies. It is the politicians’ job to control corruption, whereas it is the people’s responsibility to kick their ass in case they fail to do so. Irrespective of any political colour, the parties (if any) who are interested in prevention of corruption well before it takes place and knows how to develop and heal the existing political as well as administrative systems on time are more favourable to the people. It may subsequently lead towards successive change of political scenarios in Tripura until and unless an efficient Govt. is formed which is open and sensitive to the feedback of a common man.

Who can make a difference?

In the year 2010, Agartala has witnessed the visit of Her Excellency the President of India Shrimati Pratibha Devisingh Patil and is looking forward towards the visit of the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh. What is coming out of the unprecedented coordination during the past few years between the State and the Union Govt. along with the ongoing contribution of the people of Tripura is going to mark the beginning of a fresh development initiative.

• Attainment of 100% literacy and expansion of higher education facilities
• Development of infrastructure including transport facilities
• Development of rubber and tea industries as well as other agricultural activities
• Self-sufficiency in production of meat, egg, fish and milk
• Setting up of medium and large scale industries based on natural gas
• Growth in tourism and hotel industry along with import and export business
• Providing safe drinking water, sewerage and sanitation, solid waste management and drainage
• Sharing security concerns between India and Bangladesh
• Development of Indo-Bangladesh rail network while giving priority to trade and commerce
• Transform Agartala into a business hub of the North-Eastern region

In spite of a high literacy percentage (73.2% as per 2001 census), the educated people of this State are not able to find proper employment opportunities due to which a large number of them are relocating to other parts of the country or abroad. Improving the economic growth of the State while generating employment opportunities across various sectors for the young and qualified people is going to be the key challenge for the Govt. of Tripura in the coming years. Improved communications in every possible way between Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim along with West Bengal and neighbouring country Bangladesh is going to contribute towards the overall development of this part of India. Now, it is time for the people of Tripura to come forward and foster a liberal point of view on how to make a difference for the benefit of everyone.