Tripura Completes Wi‑Fi in All Government Colleges as CM Expands Rs 5,000 Phone Aid

Overview

• Phase II added Wi‑Fi to 11 government degree colleges, bringing coverage to 30 institutions statewide.
• The rollout builds on a 100 Mbps backbone from Phase I, with about 20 access points per new campus and Rs 12.32 crore invested.
• The Mukhyamantri Yuba Yogayog Yojana is now open to first- and second‑year students, offering Rs 5,000 to buy a mobile phone.
• The state plans to extend campus connectivity to five polytechnic institutes and to increase mobile‑tower reach in interior areas.
• Officials highlighted a new start‑up policy and outside investor interest, alongside Tripura’s recent recognition as the country’s third fully literate state.