Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr Manik Saha on Sunday met Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and held discussions on key development issues, including advanced weather forecasting, administrative matters, and boosting the bamboo industry in the state.

During the meeting, Dr Saha also discussed the recently inaugurated Agartala-Akhaura railway link, strengthening connectivity between India’s Northeast and Bangladesh.

As Tripura witnessed unusually heavy rainfall last year, Dr Saha sought technological support for improved forecasting and disaster preparedness.

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh assured Dr Saha that the Ministry of Earth Sciences will set up a state-of-the-art weather radar in the state within a year.

This radar, complemented by an existing space research center in the region, will enhance real-time weather predictions for rainfall and cyclones, helping mitigate the impact of extreme weather events.

A detailed discussion was also held on the state’s bamboo sector.

The Union Minister informed Dr Saha that specialized institutes in Assam (Jorhat) and Manipur, dedicated to biotechnology and bamboo research, will work closely with the Tripura government to harness bamboo’s economic potential.

The meeting underscored the Centre’s commitment to supporting Tripura’s development through technological advancements, administrative coordination, and improved regional connectivity.