Reported by, Oct. 3 -- Mrinal Banik

Agartala: Education, research and innovation will play an important role in the development of Tripura, and greater opportunities must be created for young people, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Friday as Tripura University marked its 40th Foundation Day.

The university, which was established on October 2, 1987, used the occasion to outline its priorities for the coming years, with research, innovation, employment-oriented education and stronger links with industry and other universities forming key components of its proposed development strategy.

The university also unveiled a proposed investment plan of around Rs 1,589 crore for infrastructure, research and academic development as it seeks to st...