Highlighting the strategic importance of India’s northeast in the country’s overall development, President Droupadi Murmu emphasized Tripura’s progress during her address to the joint session of Parliament.

She was addressing the government’s agenda and work done over the last decade in her address to the joint sitting of the Parliament as the Budget session began on Wednesday.

President Murmu pointed out that Agartala, the capital of Tripura, is now more closely connected to India’s mainland through the broad-gauge railway network. This improved connectivity has accelerated the state’s development and opened new avenues for tourism and employment.

She also praised the strides made in Tripura’s healthcare sector, citing the construction of a dedicated hospital for women and children in Agartala. This facility is expected to enhance healthcare services for the state’s population, particularly for women and children, taking Tripura’s medical infrastructure to a new level.

The President highlighted that over the past 11 years, northeastern India has seen significant investments in rail infrastructure, totaling more than Rs 80,000 crore. Capitals such as Agartala, Aizawl, and Itanagar are now connected via broad-gauge rail lines, fostering economic activity, tourism, and job creation across the region.

On healthcare, President Murmu described the last decade as transformative for the northeast. She mentioned the establishment of medical colleges in Sikkim’s Sech and the new women and children hospital in Agartala, which together are building a robust and integrated healthcare network in the region.

“Tripura is emerging as a key partner in India’s vision of a developed nation,” the President said, underlining the role of connectivity, infrastructure, and health services in propelling the state forward.

She further observed that post-independence development in India had been concentrated in select cities and regions, leaving many areas and people without adequate opportunities. Today, she noted, such disparities are narrowing, and the northeast is becoming central to India’s overall growth.