Sports development scheme

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday claimed that despite having huge talent, players of the state were denied scope and respect during the previous regime.

While speaking during the state-level celebration of National Sports Day 2025 at Dasarath Dev State Sports Complex in Badharghat, the Chief Minister, without naming the previous governments, said that earlier, players of Tripura did not receive much respect and scope. “But since 2018, after the formation of the BJP-led government in Tripura, several initiatives have been taken for players, including the launching of the Chief Minister’s Sports Development Scheme,” he said.

He further mentioned that the government is exploring possibilities of offering job opportunities to players based on their achievements in the field. Saha urged players to make full use of the state’s growing sports infrastructure and encouraged children to participate more in sports along with their studies.