On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, the Ramakrishna Mission campus at Viveknagar, Agartala, marked a significant milestone in infrastructure development with the official inauguration of the “Vijnanananda Water Treatment Plant.” The facility was inaugurated by Swami Jnanavratananda, Treasurer of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math.
Key Project Details & Specifications
The newly established water treatment plant has been constructed to enhance water quality and supply reliability across the Viveknagar premises and surrounding operations.
- Project Title: Vijnanananda Water Treatment Plant
- Supporting Body: Tripura Jal Board
- Implementing Agency: Public Works Department – Drinking Water and Sanitation, PWD (DWS)
- Core Components:
- Deep Tube Well (DTW): Sinking of a new DTW to ensure a dedicated and sustainable raw water source.
- Iron Removal Plant (IRP): Construction of a 10,000 GPH (Gallons Per Hour) capacity Modified Iron Removal Plant designed to reduce iron content and deliver safe, purified drinking water.
- Pipeline Network: Comprehensive remodelling and upgrading of existing distribution pipelines to ensure smooth water flow and prevent leakage.
Event Highlights & Program Overview
- Ceremonial Inauguration: The ceremony was solemnly led by Swami Jnanavratananda Ji, who unveiled the inauguration plaque amidst traditional rituals and prayers.
- Key Dignitaries & Gathering: Monastic members, staff, project engineers from PWD (DWS), representatives from the Tripura Jal Board, and well-wishers attended the auspicious occasion.
- Impact: The installation of the 10,000 GPH Modified Iron Removal Plant significantly resolves the regional challenge of high iron concentration in groundwater, ensuring clean, safe, and treated water for the educational, residential, and spiritual activities of the Ramakrishna Mission, Viveknagar.
