Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Tripura CM Supports Modi’s Drug-Free India Goal
Tripura’s Chief Minister Manik Saha listened to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s radio programme, Mann Ki Baat.
He said the programme’s message about fighting drugs was especially important.
Tripura is running campaigns to stop drug use and illegal drug sales.
The chief minister said ordinary people must also help with this effort.
He also liked that Modi spoke about famous Bengali actor Uttam Kumar.
The programme discussed Vande Mataram, Har Ghar Tiranga and support for street vendors.
Tripura plans to create suitable vendor zones and help small businesses.
The state also wants self-help groups and local producers to become more financially independent.
Chief Minister Manik Saha praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 137th Mann Ki Baat episode.
Saha said Tripura is working toward becoming drug-free through sustained anti-drug campaigns.
He urged public participation, saying drug addiction and illegal trafficking cannot be eliminated by security agencies alone.
Saha highlighted Modi’s references to Uttam Kumar, Vande Mataram’s 150th anniversary and Har Ghar Tiranga.
He said Tripura is supporting street vendors, local production and self-help groups to improve livelihoods.
- Who
- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and other state leaders discussed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat programme.
- What
- Saha praised the programme’s messages, especially the call for a drug-free India, and outlined related initiatives in Tripura.
- When
- Sunday, after the 137th episode of Mann Ki Baat.
- Where
- Muktadhara Theatre in Agartala, Tripura.
- Why
- To highlight drug-prevention efforts, historical awareness, support for street vendors, local products and economic empowerment.
- Programme
- Narendra Modi’s 137th episode of Mann Ki Baat
- Event location
- Muktadhara Theatre, Agartala
- Drug-prevention goal
- The Tripura government is working toward making the state drug-free.
- Anti-drug efforts
- Police and other security agencies are conducting sustained campaigns across Tripura.
- Street-vendor support
- The state plans to establish vendor zones and referred to the PM SVANidhi Yojana.
- Other themes
- The programme covered Uttam Kumar, Vande Mataram’s 150th anniversary, Har Ghar Tiranga and Vocal for Local.
- Economic initiatives
- Tripura is seeking to strengthen self-help groups and create more opportunities for financial independence.