In a major boost to Tripura’s economy and communication system, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will sanction projects worth over Rs 2800 crore for the state.

This significant step forward for Tripura's infrastructure development came after Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha attended the review meeting of National Highway Projects chaired by Union Minister of Road, Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, Union Ministers of State Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra, and other concerned officials at Vanijya Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday.

The projects reviewed at the meeting were undertaken by National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, aim to enhance connectivity and economic growth in Tripura

During the meeting, discussions were held on eight projects that will be sanctioned by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, for Tripura.

The projects include Rs 800 crore for the Agartala Eastern Bypass, a four-lane road stretching 11 km, Rs 1500 crore for widening the Amtali to Tripura Sundari Temple road, a 50 km stretch into a four-lane road, Rs 400 crore for converting the Ranibazar to ISBT Chandrapur road into a four-lane 10 km stretch, and Rs 100 crore for the additional sanction under the Central Road Fund.

Apart from these, Dr Saha also held discussions on a new National Highway from Kamalpur to Ambassa, Gandacherra, Amarpur to Sabroom to enhance international trade and tourism, a logistics park on the Eastern Bypass near Agartala over a 100-acre land, and the sanctioning of funds for restoring National Highways damaged by floods.

Out of four proposals, the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Ropeway from Maharani to Chabimura is expected to be sanctioned soon.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha through a social media post said “Just reviewed 16 ongoing National Highway projects covering 324 km with Hon’ble Union Ministers Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji, Shri Ajay Tamta Ji, Shri Harsh Malhotra Ji & senior officials in Delhi. With coordinated efforts we're fast-tracking highway development for sustainable & cost-efficient growth, enhancing connectivity, boosting local economies & integrating the North-east into India's growth framework.”