Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Tripura CM thanks PM for highlighting indigenous instrument Chongpreng
The Chief Minister of Tripura, Manik Saha, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for mentioning the traditional musical instrument Chongpreng in his radio program 'Mann ki Baat'.
Chongpreng is a three-stringed bamboo instrument that is special to Tripura's indigenous communities.
Suraj Kumar Debbarma, a resident of Golaghati in West Tripura, has been working hard to revive and promote this instrument.
The Chief Minister and BJP general secretary Bipin Debbarma praised Debbarma's efforts, noting that his work has helped bring back interest in Chongpreng among the younger generation.
The instrument's melodious sound is similar to the sarod, and its promotion helps preserve Tripura's rich cultural heritage.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for highlighting the indigenous musical instrument Chongpreng in 'Mann ki Baat'.
Chongpreng is a three-stringed bamboo instrument special to Tripura's indigenous communities.
Suraj Kumar Debbarma from Golaghati, West Tripura, has been promoting and reviving the instrument.
Debbarma's efforts have helped restore interest in Chongpreng among the younger generation.
The Chief Minister and BJP general secretary Bipin Debbarma praised Debbarma's work in preserving cultural heritage.
- Who
- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Suraj Kumar Debbarma
- What
- Highlighting the indigenous musical instrument Chongpreng
- When
- July 26
- Where
- Agartala, Tripura
- Why
- To promote and revive the traditional musical instrument Chongpreng
Promotion of Cultural Heritage
Decline in Traditional Practices
Cultural Preservation
Promotion of Cultural Heritage
The promotion of Chongpreng helps preserve Tripura's rich cultural heritage and traditional music.
Decline in Traditional Practices
The decline in popularity among the younger generation indicates a loss of interest in traditional practices.
- Instrument
- Chongpreng
- Type
- Three-stringed bamboo musical instrument
- Promoter
- Suraj Kumar Debbarma
- Location
- Golaghati, West Tripura
- Platform
- Mann ki Baat
- Date
- July 26
