Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia chaired a review meeting on the development of the Matabari Tourism Circuit in Tripura, joined by Chief Minister of Tripura, Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha.

During the meeting, detailed presentations were made on initiatives aimed at transforming Tripura into a vibrant hub of cultural, spiritual and eco-tourism. The meeting focused on enhancing international connectivity at Agartala airport, redesigning major tourist attractions such as Neer Mahal, Tepania, Jampui Pura and Udaipur and developing the Dumbur islands through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model to encourage private investment and sustainable growth.

The Minister also highlighted the importance of integrating civil conservation architecture and capacity building across seven verticals such as local tourist guides and related services, to strengthen employment and skill development within the tourism ecosystem.

Scindia urged officials to study global best practices and draw inspiration from the successful models of Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Kevadia, to ensure a holistic, world-class tourism experience for visitors.

Guided by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make every state a global tourism destination, the Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to unlocking Tripura’s immense potential and showcasing its rich cultural and spiritual heritage to the world.

 

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