Agartala, 31ST May 2026: Union Minister for Power, Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar today announced major investments for Tripura’s urban development and power infrastructure, stating that the state is on track to achieve a power generation capacity of 300 MW by next year.
Khattar made the announcement after reviewing the performance and future plans of the Power and Urban Development departments in a meeting attended by Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath and senior officials.
During the review, the Minister assessed progress on the waste management project at the DC Nagar dumping ground near Agartala. He said the Centre has provided Rs 100 crore for the project, which is now nearing completion.
Sanitation initiatives also came under discussion, including the construction of household, community and public toilets. A statewide survey is expected to be completed by June 20 to identify pending requirements, following which financial assistance will be released for the remaining works.
Khattar said that while Agartala already has sewage treatment facilities, 11 new Sewage Treatment Plants are being developed in other urban areas of the state. These projects are expected to be completed by the end of this year.
To strengthen cleanliness and tourism infrastructure, the government has identified Agartala, Dharmanagar, Melaghar and Udaipur as priority urban centres. An additional Rs 27 crore has been sanctioned to improve sanitation and civic services in these cities.
The Minister also revealed that Tripura has proposed projects worth Rs 1,200 crore under the Urban Challenge Projects Fund. The proposed financing structure includes Rs 300 crore each from the Centre and the State Government, while the remaining Rs 600 crore will be sourced through financial institutions. The projects are expected to receive approval within the next two months.
Reviewing the state’s power sector, Khattar highlighted the implementation of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, under which nearly two lakh rooftop solar connections are targeted by March 2027. He said vendors from Delhi would work alongside local agencies to accelerate the programme.
Expressing concern over revenue losses, the Minister directed officials to identify illegal power connections and take corrective measures. He added that the government has assessed future electricity requirements and prepared plans to meet growing demand.
According to Khattar, Tripura recorded a peak power demand of 270 MW on May 21. With infrastructure expansion underway, the state is preparing to raise its generation capacity to 300 MW by next year.
