Minister Tinku Roy said the government has rolled out four new projects in the current financial year for public welfare under the department. He added that, in line with modernisation efforts, 100 Anganwadi centres have been upgraded to English-medium centres. Alongside this, 562 centres have been developed into model Anganwadi centres to improve service quality, while 226 new centres have been set up in tribal areas to expand outreach.
The Minister further stated that efforts to combat child marriage continue to be a priority. Under the Chief Minister’s Kanya Bivah Yojana, 45 beneficiaries aged 18 and above have received financial assistance of ₹50,000 in the 2025–26 financial year. In addition, 105 girl children have been supported through fixed deposits under the Chief Minister’s Balika Samriddhi Yojana.
He also announced plans to establish a Recreation Centre for persons with intellectual disabilities at an estimated cost of ₹5 crore during the same financial year.
Under the Dharti Aba Janajati Abhiyan, 119 new Anganwadi centres have been opened in tribal regions, bringing the total number of beneficiaries under the National Social Assistance Programme to 1,34,294 people receiving a monthly pension of ₹2,000.
Roy added that more than 35 social pension schemes are currently being implemented under both the State Social Assistance Programme and the Chief Minister’s Social Assistance Programme.
He also noted that Anganwadi workers in Tripura are receiving higher honorarium compared to those in 20 other states. Addressing recent delays, he said issues in paying salaries for April and May due to system changes have been resolved. He further clarified that no state in the country currently provides full regular salaries and gratuity to Anganwadi workers, as their recruitment remains project-based.
