AGARTALA, Sep 5 (TIWN): It should not matter if auto-service in Agartala charges rupees 10 per kilometer as citing example of India’s development, Education Minister Ratanlal Nath said that India is progressing and all other countries are being surprised with our country’s invention.

“It is only Rs. 7 per km for India to go to Mars. That is how much the journey to mars cost India. That is cheaper than an auto ride in Agartala is Rs. 10”, said Ratanlal Nath.

“It proves how much talents are hidden in our country. Teachers are the backbone who shapes the future. It is our responsibility to stand beside all teachers”, said Ratanlal Nath on Teachers Day.

Ratanlal Nath said this when he was addressing media in a school. To mark Teachers Day-2019, Tripura Education Minister Ratanlal Nath also has played teachers’ role in a school at Agartala.