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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday laid the foundation for several development projects worth Rs 668 crore, including the much-awaited Central Detective Training Institute (CDTI) in Tripura.

The event took place in Ambassa, Dhalai district, and is expected to boost the region's security and infrastructure.

 

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Shah emphasised the importance of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) setting up the CDTI in Tripura to strengthen security in the northeastern region.

 

"The Modi government restored peace in Tripura with the signing of three agreements with rebel groups and one with the Bru Reang community. Tripura is now moving forward on the path of development," Shah said.

 

Modi Govt and Tripura Govt have proven how the country and state can develop when people who believe in democracy are in office.

মোদী সরকার এবং ত্রিপুরা সরকার প্রমাণ করেছে যে গণতন্ত্রে বিশ্বাসী লোকেরা যখন ক্ষমতায় থাকে তখন কীভাবে দেশ ও রাজ্যের উন্নতি হয়। pic.twitter.com/dqbbpC6O70

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 22, 2024

 

The establishment of the CDTI comes as part of the government's broader plan to improve security in the Northeast.

 

During the 69th plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Shillong, a recommendation was made to create an academic research centre in collaboration with educational institutions to study the unique security challenges in the region, an official release stated.

 

Tripura has allocated 9.57 acres of land in the Jirania sub-division of West Tripura district for the institute. The MHA has approved Rs 120 crore for the infrastructure development, and the digital survey of the plot has already been completed.

 

The CDTI will train over 6,000 personnel annually from the northeastern states and central armed police forces (CAPFs).

 

Equipped with advanced classrooms, simulation labs, IT data centres, and practical training areas, the institute will provide police personnel with modern skills to enhance their effectiveness in tackling security issues.

 

In addition to training, the institute will serve as a research hub focusing on internal and national security challenges in the Northeast. A dedicated academic research centre will collaborate with educational institutions to study key security issues, including counter-terrorism measures, border management, human trafficking, drug trafficking, illegal migration, and arms smuggling.

 

"The CDTI being established in Agartala will not only enhance the capacity of police forces but also promote international cooperation to effectively address cross-border security challenges," the release added.