Agartala, July 26 -- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said that Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) are playing a vital role in complementing government efforts to ensure access to quality education for students from Janajati communities, a release from Tripura CMO said.

He said that currently, around 16,500 students are pursuing their studies in 192 hostels managed by these dedicated NGOs, creating a strong foundation for an educated and empowered future.

Saha was addressing a gathering at the Rabindra Bhawan, Agartala, after felicitating the meritorious students from these hostels who excelled in the Madhyamik and Higher Secondary examinations.

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