Agartala, Oct. 15 -- Tripura power minister Ratan Lal Nath today said the state government is giving top priority to strengthening electricity infrastructure, with a special focus on improving power supply in remote and border areas.

After inaugurating two 132 kv sub-stations in Sabroom and Santhchand in South Tripura, Nath said around 16,150 families in the Satchand area will benefit from the initiative. The project will cover Satchand, Manubazar, Shakbari, Magurchhara, Kalachhara, Duratholi, Sindukpathar, Rajib Nagar and Srinagar, among other areas.

Minister also highlighted the expansion of power infrastructure in Sabroom, where a project worth Rs 66.19 crore is being undertaken. The initiative is expected to benefit approximately 21,3...