Tripura government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute Of Management–Shillong (IIM–Shillong) to provide advanced training to Panchayat officials of the State. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha during the National Panchayat Day celebrations here on Saturday.
Mr. Saha acknowledged the dedicated efforts of Panchayats in delivering effective rural governance which has been recognised through national awards. He highlighted Tripura’s success in various parameters including in the winning of seven National Panchayat Awards last year.
He further underlined that Tripura has set an example for the rest of the country in terms of empowering the three-tier Panchayat system. He said the Panchayat department of the State government is committed to implementing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat aimed at developing rural India.
As part of the National Panchayat Day celebrations, the Chief Minister inaugurated a new smart office and video conference office, declared all Panchayats in the State as disability-friendly, introduced a newsletter called ‘Gram Srijan’ and unveiled the annual report of the Panchayat Department. He also presented certificates of appreciation to various Panchayats and Panchayat officials for their exceptional work in areas such as climate protection, self-reliance, e-governance and special initiatives.
