Agartala, July 8 -- Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy has urged the 16th Finance Commission to consider a 20% allocation for forestry and ecology, stressing their critical role in maintaining the state's environmental balance and economic sustainability.

He was addressing a high-level meeting in New Delhi focused on the developmental challenges of the Northeastern states.

Representing Tripura, Singha Roy called for robust financial backing to bridge infrastructure and development gaps, particularly in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).

He stated that the government must provide dedicated funding for holistic and equitable growth in Sixth Schedule areas.

The Minister pointed out Tripura's chronic ...