Tripura is gearing up for a tourism boom with a slew of new projects worth over Rs 500 crore, as announced by the state government during a meeting with Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in Rajasthan on October 15.
At the National Tourism Ministers’ Conference, Tripura Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury criticized the previous Left Front government for neglecting tourism development in the state. He emphasized that since coming to power in 2018, the current government has been focusing on promoting Tripura as a promising tourist destination.
Chowdhury credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Manik Saha for their support in boosting tourism in the state. He highlighted Tripura’s recent success in attracting foreign tourists, ranking second in footfall among all North Eastern states.
With an emphasis on eco-tourism, Tourism Secretary U.K. Chakma showcased major destinations in Tripura, including Ujjayanta Palace, Neermahal, Unakoti, Tripura Sundari Temple, Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary, Chabimura, Dumboor Lake, and Jampui Hills. Chakma also pointed out that Tripura has the second-largest airport in the North East, providing direct connectivity to major cities like Delhi and Kolkata.
The proposed projects include a combined adventure, eco-tourism, and water park at Sachindranagar Colony, Jirania, an adventure park at Mohanpur, a replica of the 51 Shakti Peethas at Bandowar, Udaipur, infrastructure upgrades at Chabimura and Unakoti, waterfront development in Amarpur, and the launch of Paryatan Sahayak Prakalp, an entrepreneurship scheme to empower local tourism stakeholders.
Chakma highlighted the state’s recent growth in tourism, reporting a significant increase in domestic and foreign tourist arrivals. He expressed confidence in the growing popularity of Tripura as a safe, scenic, and sustainable destination.
With these ambitious projects and initiatives in the pipeline, Tripura is poised to become a key tourism destination in the North East, attracting visitors from across the country and beyond.
