Agartala, Dec 22: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday laid the foundation stone for several development projects, including the proposed Central Detective Training Institute (CDTI) in Agartala.
The objective of this important initiative by the Ministry of Home Affairs is to strengthen security in the northeastern region and neighboring countries, and to establish high standards in policing.
During the 69th plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) held in Shillong, a recommendation was made to establish an academic research center in collaboration with educational institutions to study the unique security challenges of the northeastern region.
In this direction, the Government of Tripura has allocated 9.57 acres of land in the Jirania sub-division of West Tripura district, for this institute. The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved ₹120 crore for the construction of infrastructure. The digital survey of the allocated land has already been completed.
The CDTI in Agartala will train over 6,000 personnel annually from the northeastern states and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The institute will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities such as advanced classrooms, simulation labs, IT data centers, and practical training areas, which will provide police personnel with modern skills.
This institute will provide high-level training and research facilities on internal and national security issues in the Northeast.
The institute will also have a dedicated academic research center, which, in collaboration with academic institutions, will study key security challenges such as counter-terrorism measures, border management, human trafficking, drug trafficking, illegal migration, and arms smuggling.
The CDTI being established in Agartala will not only enhance the capacity of police forces but also promote international cooperation to effectively address cross-border security challenges.
Meanwhile, the Union Home Minister at a function in Kulai, Dhalai District virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 13 development projects worth Rs 668.39 crore. The CDTI is one of the 13 projects.
The other projects included Sewage Treatment Plants (Rs 25.86 core) under the Agartala Smart City scheme, upgradation of major roads in Agartala along with underground utilities (Rs 318 crore), new Sub Divisional magistrate office, Ambassa (Rs 12.50 crore) and various health centres. (Inputs taken from PIB)