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Union Minister Ram Nath Thakur arrives in Agartala to review schemes

The Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare is visiting Tripura to inspect the progress of central welfare programmes.

Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Ram Nath Thakur arrived at Agartala airport on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for an official visit. According to Tripura Star News, the visit aims to review the progress and implementation of central government schemes in Tripura.

Thakur told media persons that the visit is part of central outreach initiatives under department schemes such as ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’. He said representatives and leaders visit states and districts to inspect how welfare schemes are functioning on the ground.

The Minister explained that the central government mandates direct checks on scheme performance and fund utilisation. He noted that the visit is intended to ensure these programmes are effectively delivering benefits and development to the region.

On Wednesday, Thakur will preside over a review meeting with the Gomati District Administrative Department under the Poorvottar Sampark Setu programme. He is also scheduled to take part in the Khet Bachao Abhiyan at farm fields in the Gomati district.

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