Check-Dams, BSF Jawans & Agricultural Push: Tripura Picks Up Pace

Agartala, September 13, 2025

Tripura today saw a mixture of infrastructure growth, mystery in a border posting, and agricultural reforms taking root.

A new report confirms that Tripura has built 443 earthen check dams so far (out of a target of 645) in the Dhalai and North Tripura districts, under the Indo-German Development Cooperation (IGDC) project. The dams are aimed at improving water flow, reducing soil erosion, and supporting agriculture and fisheries in 126 villages. Nearly all those check dams are suitable for fish farming, officials say. The project also includes capacity-building among local communities to maintain and benefit from these structures, which are especially valuable in rain-dependent or drought-prone areas.

In a more troubling turn, a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan stationed at Chitabari Camp in Sabroom died under mysterious circumstances this morning. The jawan was found in his quarters, and the cause of death is not yet clear. Local police are investigating, and the incident has raised concerns among security forces and communities due to the unexplained nature of the case.

On the agricultural front, the state government is pushing hard for self-sufficiency in potato production. Efforts include promoting high-yield potato varieties, extending support to farmers, and better seed quality via institutional partnerships. The goal is to reduce dependency on imports from other states.

Taken together, Tripura’s day shows a dual theme: strengthening rural infrastructure and agriculture, while also confronting unexpected crises in security and health of its forces.