Tripura and Mizoram hold inter-state border discussions
Key Points -
#The focus was on the inter-state boundary issues between Tripura and Mizoram.
#Both states will create separate teams to thoroughly review these border matters and gather necessary data.
#In the first phase, these teams will assess the issues and compile relevant documents.
#Following this review, discussions will be held to seek solutions based on the findings from the reports.
AGARTALA: A meeting involving Home Secretaries from Tripura and Mizoram was held in Agartala Thursday to discuss issues concerning the interstate border. The meeting took place at the State Guest House with the Home Department of Tripura being the host.
The main agenda was matters related to the interstate boundary between Tripura and Mizoram.
Officials said both states have agreed to form separate teams to conduct a detailed review of border-related issues and gather the necessary information. In the initial phase, these teams will examine the border issues and collect relevant data and documents.
Subsequently, a path toward resolving these matters will be pursued through discussions based on the resulting reports. Representing Tripura at the meeting were Abhishek Singh, Secretary of the Home Department; GS Rao, Director General of Police; Dr Milind Dharmarao Ramteke, Secretary of the Revenue Department; and Subhash Chandra Saha, Additional Secretary of the Revenue Department among other officials.
Vanlalmawia, Secretary of the Home and Revenue Departments; C Lalfakmawia, OSD-cum-Under Secretary of the Home Department; C Vanlalengkima, Scientist at MIRSAC and member of the Border Study Group; Dr Joseph K Lalfakzuala, Assistant Professor at Government T Romana College and Convener of the Border Study Group; PC Lalduhthlanga, MPS, Joint Secretary of the Home Department; and other officials were from Mizoram side.
During the meeting, officials from both states held preliminary discussions and exchanged views on border-related matters. Sources said that importance was placed on identifying various border issues and determining the next course of action through mutual coordination.
This meeting lays the groundwork for better management of the interstate border issues with plans for ongoing collaboration between Tripura and Mizoram.