Agartala, June 27 -- Development projects of over Rs 638.65 crore have either been initiated or completed in last six months in Tripura, which had never happened earlier in the state, Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha said here today.

Addressing a gathering, Dr Saha said development has no end and it's a dynamic process, but Tripura has witnessed a boost of infrastructure in the seven years of BJP rule in the state. The government has given priority to education, health, communication, and the overall development of the tribal under the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Besides the creation of infrastructure, special emphasis has been given to self-reliance and empowerment of women. Before 2018, there were 4,500 self-help groups in th...