Agartala, January 15, 2026: Former Tripura Chief Minister and Lok Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb on Thursday highlighted his contributions to development projects in the state, stating that he effectively utilised funds sanctioned under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) during his tenures in both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha.

Addressing the media personnel in Agartala on Thursday noon, Deb said that the Government of India sanctions ₹5 crore per year to each MP of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, and he received the opportunity to utilise these funds over a total period of three years—one and a half years as a Rajya Sabha MP and one and a half years as a Lok Sabha MP.

“During my tenure as a Rajya Sabha MP, I sanctioned 13 development projects in Tripura amounting to ₹4 crore 57 lakh 37 thousand 591,” Deb said. He added that after being elected to the Lok Sabha, he continued the developmental work with renewed focus.

“For the 2024–25 financial year, I approved seven projects worth ₹3 crore 44 lakh 49 thousand 268, while in the 2025–26 financial year, 15 projects amounting to ₹6 crore 3 lakh 69 thousand 709 have been sanctioned,” he stated.

Combining his tenures in both Houses of Parliament, Deb said that a total of ₹14 crore 5 lakh 46 thousand 568 was sanctioned by the Centre and utilised for various development projects across Tripura. “These funds have been used for people-centric projects,” he remarked.

Detailing the works, Deb said that 19 water treatment plants were provided to schools, community centres and market sheds. “We have also supported buildings for medical services, yoga and indoor halls, ambulances, and open gyms to promote public health and fitness,” he said.

Apart from infrastructure development, Deb said he facilitated financial assistance from the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund (PMRF) for the people of Tripura. “I managed to secure ₹32 lakh 40 thousand 249 for 14 beneficiaries who were in need of urgent support,” he added.

Deb also highlighted his parliamentary role, stating, “As a member of the Select Committee, I placed a report in Parliament titled ‘Evidence before the Select Committee on the IBC Amendment Bill, 2025’ in the Lok Sabha, contributing to important legislative work.”