By Tripura24.in Reporter, 7th March 2026
Agartala: In a significant step towards improving health and hygiene infrastructure in educational institutions, Rajya Sabha MP and Tripura BJP State President Shri Rajib Bhattacharjee inaugurated a new RO (Reverse Osmosis) Water Purification Project at the Ramthakur Pathshala Higher Secondary Girls’ School today.
The project, located in the Town Pratapgarh area under the Banamalipur Assembly Constituency, was funded through the MP-LADS (Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme) in collaboration with support from Tripura Natural Gas Company Limited (TNGCL).
Commitment to Student Health
The inauguration ceremony was attended by school authorities, teachers, and local representatives. Following the formal unveiling of the purification unit, MP Rajib Bhattacharjee interacted with the students and staff.
Addressing the gathering, the MP stated:
”Safe drinking water is a fundamental necessity, especially in schools. Our government is committed to ensuring that every student has access to clean and purified water to safeguard them from water-borne diseases. This RO unit at Ramthakur Girls’ School is part of our broader mission to modernize school infrastructure across the state.”
Key Highlights of the Initiative
- Project Type: High-capacity RO Water Purification and Filtration system.
- Beneficiaries: Hundreds of students and teaching staff of the Ramthakur Pathshala Higher Secondary Girls’ School.
- Funding: Allocated from the MP-LADS fund of Shri Rajib Bhattacharjee for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
- Impact: Ensures a continuous supply of chilled and purified drinking water, improving the overall daily well-being of the academic environment.
Administrative Presence
The school management committee expressed their deep gratitude to the MP for prioritizing the needs of the girls’ institution. They noted that during the summer months, the lack of high-quality filtration was a persistent issue, which has now been effectively resolved.
Local leaders and members of the Banamalipur Mandal were also present, highlighting the MP’s consistent focus on developmental work within his home organizational district.
[Image: MP Rajib Bhattacharjee drinking the first glass of water from the newly installed RO filter at Ramthakur Girls’ School.]
