Agartala, Aug. 14 -- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday inaugurated six development projects and laid the foundation stones for 12 others in Unakoti district, stressing that the benefits of development must reach people living in every district, village and remote area of the state.

The 18 projects, inaugurated or launched at a programme held at the Dolugaon Higher Secondary School grounds, involve a combined cost of Rs 45 crore 18 lakh 61 thousand.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said the state government was working across sectors to ensure that development reaches people at the grassroots. He said emphasis was being given to education, healthcare, road connectivity, drinking water, electricity, agriculture, rura...