Agartala, December 10, 2024: Under the chairmanship of Tripura’s Chief Minister Prof Dr Manik Saha, the cabinet members has announced the creation and filling of 498 new posts across the Health & Family Welfare Department and the Industry & Commerce Department.

Addressing a press conference at Civil Secretariat here in Agartala city, Cabinet Spokesperson & Tourism minister Sushanta Chowdhury said, “Today’s cabinet meeting approved the creation and filling of 161 technical posts under the Health and Family Welfare Department to enhance hospital emergency services. These positions will be distributed among CHCs, PHCs, and District Hospitals to ensure seamless operations.”

The newly sanctioned posts include 8 Physiotherapists, 31 Radiotherapy Technicians, 4 Dental Technicians, 14 ECG Technicians, 4 Computer Technicians, 29 Radiographers, and several others. “This comprehensive approach eliminates the need to separately seek Finance Department approvals, expediting recruitment,” he added.

In another major decision, the cabinet approved 96 Group C positions in the Industry and Commerce Department. These include roles such as Extension Officer, Field Assistant, Senior Instructor (Engineering and Non-Engineering), Store Keeper, and Driver. “The details of recruitment examinations for these posts are under consideration,” said Chowdhury.

Additionally, 241 Lower Division Clerk (Ministerial) posts have been sanctioned in the Health Department to streamline administrative functions in healthcare institutions. “The JRBT or the department itself will conduct examinations for these posts,” he noted.

In a related development, salaries for 6,067 Special Executive Posts have been increased from ₹11,000 to ₹13,000. Recruitment for these posts is nearing completion, according to Chowdhury.