Tripura cabinet has given a nod to fill up at least 253 vacant posts in different departments of the government.Briefing the reporters about the cabinet decision on Tuesday, the state cabinet minister Sushanta Chowdhury said that approval has been given to appoint 125 physical education teachers under the school education department and 75 junior physical instructors under the youth affairs and sports department. Besides, the decision to appoint 53 fishery officers under the Department of Fisheries was taken in the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, he added.He said that in case of recruitment of fisheries officers, the Fisheries department will approach the Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) to conduct a written examination for selecting the candidates.Meanwhile, the minister also informed that the cabinet on Tuesday has given a nod to the increase in dress and ration allowance of the Tripura police and TSR jawans.Earlier, the Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha declared to increase ration money for TSR and police from Rs 10,000 to Rs 12,000 per annum and dress allowance from Rs 7,500 to Rs 9,500 per annum.