On Tuesday, Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury announced that the state government is taking various steps to strengthen the tourism sector and transform it into an alternative source of income. The minister added that the government has already introduced several facilities and activities in Jampui Hills, Dumboor Lake, and Chabimura to promote adventure tourism.
In addition to these efforts, the government is nearing completion of development works in 11 tourist locations under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme-I. The central government sanctioned Rs. 82,84,74,000 under this scheme, of which Rs. 73,74,57,000 has already been spent, and the work progress is at 97 percent. The Swadesh Darshan Scheme-II has also been implemented, with the central government providing Rs. 50.38 crore for the development of Surmacherra Water Falls in Kamalpur, Abhangcherra Park in Jolaibari, Bharat-Bangladesh Maitri Udyan in Belonia, Neermahal in Melaghar, Buddhist Stupa in Boxonagar, and Jampui Hills to make them more attractive.
Moreover, under the PRASAD scheme, the Tourism department is taking a major initiative to transform Mata Tripura Sundari Temple into a world-class spiritual tourism site. The central government has sanctioned Rs. 37.80 crore for this project.
The Tourism department is also focusing on constructing Log Huts in various tourist spots to attract visitors. As of now, three Log Huts have been constructed in Ambassa, five in Barmura Eco Park, five in Sepahijala, three in Tepania Eco Park, and fifteen in Narkelkunja. Work on 18 more Log Huts, eight in Narkelkunja and ten in Chabimura, is underway.
Furthermore, the Asian Development Bank has agreed to sanction a loan of around Rs. 180 crore for Tripura to develop infrastructure in various tourist spots. Secretary of Tourism department U.K. Chakma and Director Tapan Kumar Das were also present at the press conference held by the Tourism Minister. The state government’s multi-faceted plan aims to make Tripura a preferred tourist destination in the northeast region of India.
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