Scindia Reviews Matabari Tourism Circuit Plan in Tripura

• Scindia chaired a review meeting with CM Manik Saha on Matabari Tourism Circuit development.
• Focus on boosting Agartala airport connectivity and revamping major attractions.
• PPP model proposed for Dumbur islands to drive sustainable tourism.
• Minister urged adopting global best practices to transform Tripura into a world-class tourism hub.

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 12th Nov: Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia chaired a high-level review meeting on the development of the Matabari Tourism Circuit in Tripura, joined by Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, to assess progress and outline strategies for positioning Tripura as a global tourism destination.

During the meeting, officials made detailed presentations on initiatives aimed at transforming the state into a vibrant hub of cultural, spiritual, and eco-tourism. Discussions centred on enhancing international connectivity at Agartala airport, revamping major tourist attractions such as Neer Mahal, Tepania, Jampui Pura, and Udaipur, and developing Dumbur islands through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model to attract investment and ensure sustainable growth.

The Minister emphasized integrating civil conservation architecture and capacity-building initiatives across seven key areas, including training local tourist guides and developing related services, to boost employment and skill development within Tripura’s tourism ecosystem.

Scindia urged officials to draw lessons from successful models such as Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Kevadia, and adopt global best practices to deliver a holistic and world-class experience for visitors.

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