Agartala, 10th November 2026 : An event was organised today at the office of Pratibadi Kalam and PB 24 News Channel to mark the first anniversary of the Annamangal initiative. The programme was formally inaugurated by Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha. Tourism and Food, Civil Supplies Minister Sushanta Chowdhury, along with the heads of the Ramakrishna Mission at Agartala and Vivekananda Nagar, and several other distinguished personalities, attended the event. Prominent journalists from various media organisations were also present.
On the occasion, clothes were distributed among underprivileged people, while food was also served to those in need.
Addressing the gathering at the first anniversary celebration of the Annamangal initiative, Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha said that sustaining such a humanitarian service initiative continuously for an entire year was no easy task. He recalled that when the project was first launched, he himself had wondered whether the organisers would be able to run it successfully. However, with remarkable dedication and efficiency, they had completed one year and were now moving forward with renewed determination.
The Chief Minister appreciated the organisers for their commendable contribution to society and urged other members of society, clubs and voluntary organisations to come forward and undertake similar humanitarian initiatives.
Speaking at the programme, Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury assured that all necessary assistance would be extended to the initiative in the future, both in his personal capacity and from the government. He also appealed to people from all sections of society to join hands in making the project a success.
Highlighting various public welfare initiatives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the minister said that the Prime Minister had ensured free food grains for 800 million people across the country.
