Agartala, Feb 09, 2025, TRIPURA TIMES Desk

Agartala, Feb 09: Engineers play a crucial role in implementing infrastructural development and various plans of the state government, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha said on Sunday.

He said this while addressing 55th Annual General Conference of the State Engineers Association, Tripura, one of the key organizations of engineers, at Nazrul Kalakshetra.

He greeted the members of SEAT for their commendable service activities and contributions to the state's development.

The Chief Minister also highlighted the important role of engineers in handling emergency and disaster situations. He appreciated their contributions in tackling flood-related challenges in the state.

Dr. Saha reiterated the state government’s plan to construct new flyovers in Agartala city.

He emphasized that the present state government has prioritized infrastructural development and said around Rs. 7,000 crore have been allocated in the budget for infrastructure development.

He said, another flyover is being planned from Gandhi Statue at Circuit House to Swami Vivekananda Maidan. From there, one will extend near Ujjayanta Palace, and another will go near IGM Hospital via Haradhan Sangha in Agartala. Additionally, the state government is planning a flyover from Motor Stand to Paradise Chowmuhani, Dr. Saha said.

The Chief Minister also said that the state government is working towards building a five-star hotel to boost the tourism industry.

“That will be a game changer for Tripura. We have discussed this with the Tata Group. Across India, there are heritage hotels under Tata’s Raj Gharana brand. A heritage five-star hotel is being planned in Tripura as well. If this materializes, it would attract foreign tourists. The hotel will have approximately 100 rooms, including 5 exclusive rooms. This project will create employment opportunities for many people,” he said.

Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor and MLA Dipak Majumdar, PWD Chief Engineer Rajib Debbarma, SEAT president Surya Debbarma, Secretary Satyabrata Das, and other dignitaries were present.