Airtel to Set Up First Eastern Zone Data Center in Tripura: CM Engineers Backbone of Nation-Building, Says Dr. Manik Saha

Airtel to Set Up First Eastern Zone Data Center in Tripura: CM Engineers Backbone of Nation-Building, Says Dr. Manik Saha NEBT News Desk, Agartala, 15th September: Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha today announced that Airtel will set up the first-ever data center in the Eastern Zone in Tripura, marking a major step forward in the state’s technological infrastructure. Speaking at a program organized to celebrate the 58th Engineer’s Day at Pragya Bhavan, Agartala, the Chief Minister highlighted the vital role of engineers in nation-building and state development. “Engineers play an indispensable role in designing buildings, bridges, and roads. Without them, no development is possible. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid out the roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047, and we too are working towards Viksit Tripura 2047, in which Tripura currently ranks fifth nationwide,” he said. Dr. Saha underlined that nearly Rs 7,000 crore has been allocated in this year’s budget for infrastructure development, stressing that engineers must ensure precision and responsibility in project implementation. “With technological advancement, their responsibilities have increased further. From e-offices to digital governance, engineering techniques are being widely applied in the state,” he added. On the occasion, he paid tribute to Bharat Ratna Dr. M. Visvesvaraya for his remarkable contributions in the field of water resource management. He also noted that institutions like NIT Agartala, IIIT, Tripura Institute of Technology, and other engineering colleges are significantly contributing to human resource development in the state. Highlighting Tripura’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Chief Minister said: “There are about 2.1 lakh MSME entrepreneurs in Tripura. Airtel’s upcoming data center will further strengthen the digital landscape of the region. In the health sector too, drones and AI will play a transformative role.” The event was attended by Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha, NIT Director Prof. Sharat Kumar Patra, PWD Secretary Kiran Gitte, Rural Development Secretary Abhishek Singh, Institute of Engineers Chairman Parmananda Sarkar Banerjee, PWD Chief Engineer Rajib Debbarma, and several other dignitaries.