Agartala: Tripura’s tourism sector is poised for significant growth with Chief Minister Manik Saha laying the foundation stone for a substantial Rs 67crore tourism infrastructure development project in the Gomati district, encompassing Chabimura, Fatik Sagar, and Amar Sagar.
The initiative is part of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded Tripura Urban and Tourism Development Project (TUTDP), aimed at enhancing eco-tourism and cultural heritage in the region.
The foundation stone laying ceremony, held at Chabimura in Amarpur on Tuesday, saw the presence of Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury, MLA Ranjit Das, and senior officials, including UK Chakma (Secretary, Tourism Department), Tarit Kanti Chakma (DM and Collector, Gomati), and Namit Pathak (Superintendent of Police, Gomati).
The infrastructure project seeks to develop Chabimura, famous for its historic rock carvings on the Gomati River, into a prominent tourist destination through improved facilities and a focus on eco-tourism.
Additionally, Fatik Sagar and Amar Sagar will undergo improvements to enhance the overall appeal of the region for tourists from India and abroad.
This infrastructure development is in line with Tripura’s larger strategy to establish itself as a key gateway to Southeast Asia, leveraging the Chittagong Port in neighbouring Bangladesh. The ADB’s involvement underscores the project’s significance in Tripura’s tourism development agenda.
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With these strategic steps, Tripura aspires to become a more attractive destination for tourists, generate significant employment, and protect its rich cultural identity, thereby fuelling the state’s comprehensive economic development.
As part of the state government’s efforts to empower the Gram Panchayats, CM Saha also inaugurated the newly-built modern Panchayat building of Thakchara Gram Panchayat under Amarpur Assembly Constituency.
