Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today said that for the first time in state, a G+14 type multi-storey building is being built in the Gurkhabasti area of Agartala, Tripura, which is expected to be completed by 2026.
Dr. Saha informed this after inspecting the construction of the multi-storey building in the Gurkhabasti area of the capital on Monday.
“This will add another feather of pride to the crown of the state. If everything goes well, its construction will be completed by 2026. This multipurpose building is being built on about one acre of land,” he said.
During the inspection, Dr. Saha reviewed the progress of the work and gave necessary instructions to the concerned officials.
“For the first time in Tripura, a multi-storey office building is being built with the aim of bringing the directorate offices of all government departments of the state under one roof. The latest technology from California is being used in the construction of this building. The current government of the state is working with special priority on infrastructure development. This multi-storey building is being constructed on about one acre of land. The initial cost allocated for its construction is approximately Rs. 133.89 crore,” he said.
Dr. Saha informed that initially, the target was set to complete the construction work by April/May 2026. However, due to some changes in the plan, the target has now been set for December 2026.
The Chief Minister also stated that this multi-storey building, being constructed using state-of-the-art technology, will include all necessary security measures.
“In addition, four lifts, a 180-seat dining hall, a 400-seat conference hall, car parking facilities, solar electrification, and other amenities will be provided. This is the first time in the state that such a state-of-the-art multi-storey building is being constructed. It will benefit officers, employees, and visitors coming to the office. The government is working to ensure that people can easily access various important government services under one roof. Notably, this building is being constructed with complete earthquake-resistant technology,” he added.
During the inspection, the Chief Minister was accompanied by Public Works Department Secretary Kiran Gitte, top officials of the Public Works Department, officials of construction agencies, and high-ranking officials of the administration.
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