ASSAM KEEN ON EXPORTING SURPLUS POWER TO BANGLADESH THROUGH TRIPURA: SAHA

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that Assam is willing to export its surplus electricity to Bangladesh by using Tripura as a transit state.
Tripura, he said, is already supplying power to the neighbouring country.
Addressing mediapersons during a programme for distribution of blankets and woollen clothes in Agartala on Friday, Saha said the proposal was discussed during his meeting with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at his official residence on Thursday.
Saha said that Sarma informed him that Assam is producing excess power and is interested in selling the surplus electricity to Bangladesh.
“Since Tripura already has an operational arrangement for power export to Bangladesh, Assam has shown interest in sending its power through Tripura,” he said.
The Tripura Chief Minister said he apprised Sarma about the Memorandum of Understanding signed between Tripura and Bangladesh for power supply, which is set to expire in March this year.
He further said the state is keen on renewing the agreement and continuing power export to Bangladesh.
“Following the renewal of the MoU, Assam will be able to export its excess electricity to Bangladesh through Tripura,” Saha said.
The two Chief Ministers also discussed infrastructure-related issues, including the widening of roads at the Churaibari Inter-State Land Port on the Assam–Tripura border to ensure smooth vehicular movement.
“The meeting also allowed both leaders to share updates on various development initiatives and challenges faced by their respective states, highlighting mutual cooperation between Tripura and Assam,” Saha said.