By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | March 13, 2026
AGARTALA: Aiming to strengthen the voice of the elderly and retired workforce in the state, the Tripura Senior Citizens and Pensioners Sangh, an affiliate of the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), is set to host its 3rd Triennial State Conference this coming Sunday, March 15. The organization held a press conference at their central office today to outline the agenda and the significance of the upcoming summit.
The conference comes at a critical time as pensioners across the state look toward the upcoming budget for relief amidst rising inflation.
National and State Leadership to Convene
The 3rd Triennial Conference is expected to be a high-profile gathering, featuring both national stalwarts of the BMS and senior representatives of the Tripura Government.
Distinguished Guests for Sunday:
- Shri Ravi Raman Ji: President, Bharatiya Baristha Nagarik Parisangh.
- Shri Chandrakant Deshpande: Secretary, Bharatiya Baristha Nagarik Parisangh.
- Shri Pranajit Singha Roy: Hon’ble Finance Minister of Tripura.
- Shri Dipak Majumder: Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC).
11-Point Charter of Demands
Speaking to the media, Shri Ranjit De, President of the Sangh, stated that the conference will revolve around an 11-point charter of demands aimed at improving the social and financial security of senior citizens.
Key Issues to be Discussed:
- Pension Revision: Demands for a significant hike in the minimum pension to match current living costs.
- Healthcare Access: Implementation of specialized healthcare counters for senior citizens in all government hospitals and enhanced medical insurance coverage.
- Travel Concessions: Reinstatement and expansion of travel concessions for elderly citizens in state-run transport.
- Social Security: Strengthening the institutional framework to protect the legal and physical safety of the elderly living alone.
Formation of New Committee
A primary objective of the triennial meet is the democratic restructuring of the organization. A new executive committee for the next three-year term will be elected during the session. The outgoing leadership will also present a “Secretarial Report” detailing the achievements and challenges faced by the Sangh since 2023.
”Our senior citizens are the pillars of our society. This conference is not just a meeting but a platform to ensure that those who have spent their lives serving the nation are treated with dignity and financial stability in their sunset years,” remarked Shri Ranjit De during the press meet.
Strategic Timing
With Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy scheduled to attend the conference just 24 hours before he presents the State Budget (March 16), the Sangh hopes that their 11-point memorandum will find direct resonance in the government’s fiscal planning for the 2026-27 financial year.
