AGARTALA, March 7 (TIWN): Amid massive unemployment rate in Tripura, Education Minister Ratanlal Nath has claimed that the poverty level of Tripura has been reduced.

"Eating full belly is not development but providing a balanced economy is important", said Ratanlal Nath.

"Our Govt is giving first priority in poverty-reduction. But we have to score 100 in poverty reduction and our score is now 70", said Nath.