Amit Shah inaugurates State-of-the-Art BGF accommodation at Agartala and Petrapole Land Ports

AGARTALA : Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah virtually inaugurated the state-of-the-art Border Guarding Force (BGF) accommodation at Agartala and Petrapole land ports on Friday.

Petrapole, India’s largest land port, serves as the main gateway for trade with Bangladesh and plays a crucial role in the region’s economic development. The port facilitates a significant portion of bilateral trade, contributing to the prosperity of both countries. The new accommodation for BGF personnel at Petrapole is expected to further improve the efficiency and effectiveness of border security at this vital trade hub.

Similarly, the Agartala land port, located on the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura, is an essential medium for trade and communication between the two countries. The upgraded facilities at the port, including the new accommodation, are anticipated to boost trade, facilitate border management, and promote local economic progress.

The new facilities at both land ports were sanctioned in December 2018 with an investment of around Rs 55 crore. These facilities aim to improve the living conditions of the SSB personnel.

“The official inauguration of these accommodation facilities aligns with the government’s commitment to providing modern and comfortable living conditions for the security forces who tirelessly protect our borders,” said Colonel G.S. Sandhu, Project Director of the Land Port Authority of India. “These residential complexes at Petrapole and Agartala land ports highlight the importance of border management infrastructure in promoting trade and maintaining influential international relations.”