Overview

• Chief Minister Manik Saha told Bangladesh’s assistant high commissioner he wants permission to use Titas water for Agartala and would seek Central government backing after Dhaka’s nod.
• The plan targets a reliable, iron-free supply for all 51 wards of the Agartala Municipal Corporation, replacing dependence on iron-laden groundwater.
• Bangladesh raised concerns that effluents from Tripura entering canals flowing to the Titas have been linked to skin ailments in Akhaura residents.
• Saha directed authorities to improve sewage filtration on the Indian side, acknowledging discharges via the Kalapania and Katakhal canals and noting Titas’ links with local waterways including the Haora.
• The proposal is tied to wider urban projects—TUDA housing, GIS-based master plans, and ADB-backed works—while Saha urges lifting caps on externally aided loans to fund infrastructure.