Tripura is on the brink of a major tourism boom with Chief Minister Manik Saha recently inaugurating a Rs 67-crore infrastructure development project in Chabimura, Fatik Sagar, and Amar Sagar in the Gomati district. This initiative is part of the Tripura Urban and Tourism Development Project (TUTDP) funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), with the goal of enhancing eco-tourism and cultural heritage in the region.
The foundation stone laying ceremony took place at the Chabimura site in Amarpur and was attended by Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury, MLA Ranjit Das, and other senior officials including UK Chakma (Secretary, Tourism Department), Tarit Kanti Chakma (DM and Collector, Gomati), and Namit Pathak (Superintendent of Police, Gomati). The event was presided over by the Chairman of the Block Advisory Committee, Amarpur RD Block, Rabitra Jamatia and organized under the supervision of the Managing Director of the Tripura Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (TTDCL) and the Director of the Tourism Department, Prashant Badal Negi.
The project aims to elevate Chabimura, known for its ancient rock carvings along the Gomati River, into a prominent tourist destination by enhancing infrastructure and promoting eco-tourism. Similar enhancements are planned for Fatik Sagar and Amar Sagar to attract both domestic and international tourists to the region.
This development is in line with Tripura’s broader vision to position itself as a gateway to Southeast Asia through the Chittagong Port in Bangladesh, utilizing improved connectivity to stimulate economic growth and tourism. The ADB’s involvement highlights the project’s importance in Tripura’s tourism development agenda, with a focus on enhancing liveability and infrastructure in key tourist areas.
With these initiatives, Tripura aims to draw more visitors, create job opportunities, and safeguard its rich cultural heritage, all contributing to the state’s overall economic progress. The future looks bright for Tripura’s tourism sector with these planned developments on the horizon.
