Agartala, Nov 29: Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar, who visited Tripura on Tuesday, praised the glorious history and rich cultural heritage of the state.
It was the maiden tour of the Vice-President to Tripura since he assumed the new office.
During his day-long Tripura visit, the Vice-President inaugurated an exhibition on "Historical & Cultural Heritage of Tripura" and presided over a seminar on "New Horizon of Educational Development in Tripura" at Maharaja Bir Bikram College in Agartala.
Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha and Education Minister Ratanlal Nath among others were present in the event.
Speaking on the occasion, the Vice-President complimented the state on its numerous achievements in the field of education, including the steps taken towards implementation of New Education Policy -2020.
"It is a well thought out policy aimed at transformation of our education sector and to make India a Vishwa Guru again," he underscored.
Describing his maiden visit to the north eastern state as a memorable one, the Vice-President said that he was touched by the warmth and affection shown by the people of Tripura.
Praising the glorious history and rich cultural heritage of the state, the Vice-President said that Tripura and other North Eastern states are the pillars of India's Act East Policy.
He also appealed to the students to follow Fundamental Duties as these would help them become better citizens of the country.
Earlier in the day, the Vice President along with his spouse, Dr Sudesh Dhankhar visited and performed puja at Mata Tripureswari Temple at Udaipur. During the visit, he was briefed about the development work being undertaken at the renowned Shaktipeeth.
"The holy Shaktipeeth emanates sublimity and welfare for humanity. Gratifying to note that a well thought out, massive development is taking shape at this revered ancient Temple," he remarked.
He also held interaction with the Governor of Tripura Satyadeo Narain Arya and other dignitaries at Raj Bhawan, Agartala. (With PIB inputs)