Agartala, Aug 30: Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Dev Varma launched a coffee table book ‘Glimpses of Tripura's Development since 1949’ at the Civil Secretariat, Agartala on Tuesday.

According to the Deputy Chief Minister, the book published by the Planning (P&C) Department in an effort to highlight the history of the state’s development journey since 1949. 

"The book is presentable and and it will be very useful to the readers to know more about the history of the state," the Deputy Chief Minister said.

Addressing the media after during the book launching programme, the Deputy Chief Minister said proper documentation of history is important because history is misinterpreted without documentation.

He said, the state government is focusing on inclusive development with the spirit of 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas' which means growth of every individual, development of every part of the state. 

An official release said, as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Coffee Table book has been published in an endeavour to describe lucidly the State Government's sincere efforts with colourful photographic glimpses of the spectacular transition of the state from 1949 till date in the areas of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sectors highlighting the effort made by the Maharajas of Manikya Dynasty and the State Government.

The release said, as per 'Rajmala', 184 Kings ruled the State before its merger with the Indian Union. In fact, Maharajas of Manikya Dynasty also contributed immensely in education and other development fields.

Secretary of Planning department Apurba Roy and Director Udayan Sinha were also present in the event.