Agartala: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will sanction projects worth Rs 2,800 crore to Tripura to boost the state's connectivity, an official statement said on October 21, 2024. The assurance came at a review meeting chaired by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, held at Vanijya Bhavan in New Delhi.

Chief Minister Manik Saha, who holds the PWD portfolio, was also present at the meeting, according to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO). During the meeting, discussions were held on eight projects that will be sanctioned by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for the northeastern state.

These projects include Rs 800 crore for the Agartala Eastern Bypass, Rs 1,500 crore for widening the Amtali to Tripura Sundari Temple road, and Rs 400 crore for developing the road from Ranirbazar to the inter-state bus terminus (ISBT). An additional Rs 100 crore will be allocated under the Central Road Fund (CRF).

The CMO statement added that the chief minister also discussed a new National Highway from Kamalpur to Gandacherra via Ambassa, and from Amarpur to Sabroom, which will enhance international trade and tourism.

Further discussions focused on building a logistics park on the Eastern Bypass near Agartala over 100 acres of land, and the allocation of funds for restoring National Highways damaged by floods.

BI Bureau