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Assam Offers Surplus Electricity to Bangladesh via Tripura

Assam Offers Surplus Electricity to Bangladesh via Tripura
Assam Can Supply Electricity To Bangladesh, Says Tripura Chief Minister · NDTV

Assam has extra electricity and wants to share it with Bangladesh.

Tripura has been helping by sending electricity to Bangladesh since 2016.

The leaders of Assam and Tripura talked about this and also about making a big road between their states better.

They might keep sending electricity to Bangladesh for more time.

Key facts

Supplying State
Tripura
Receiving Country
Bangladesh
Current Supply
100-160 MW
Supply Start Date
March 2016
MoU Expiry Date
March 2024
Assam CM
Himanta Biswa Sarma
Tripura CM
Manik Saha

Quotes

Manik Saha

Chief Minister of Tripura and holder of the Elementary and Secondary Education Department

“No noticeable development was seen in education, health and other sectors before 2018. Because of this, we are now compelled to work harder. Along with financial stress, several cases were also left behind. Despite these challenges, our government is committed to the development of all sections of society.”
thehansindia.com
“The appointment of Droupadi Murmu, a woman from the tribal community, as the President reflects the government’s commitment to tribal development. Earlier, attempts were made to divide and confuse tribal communities, but our vision is to ensure harmony and collective progress.”
thehansindia.com

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