Agartala: Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on Thursday chaired a review meeting to assess progress on the Matabari Tourism Circuit in Tripura. The meeting was attended by Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, along with Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, Minister of State for MDoNER, the Secretary of MDoNER, and senior officials from both the central ministry and the Tripura government.
Discussions focused on shaping the Matabari circuit into a model tourism destination, with a strong emphasis on capacity building and community participation. The meeting underlined the need to ensure that local communities are actively involved in tourism activities and are able to derive long-term livelihood opportunities from the sector, according to an official statement.
Scindia highlighted the importance of involving Tripura’s historians in the tourism development process. He suggested that they play a key role in training tourist guides and support staff, enabling them to share authentic and well-researched narratives of the State’s history. He stressed that this knowledge-sharing framework should be institutionalised, combining traditional expertise with contemporary training methods.
In a post on X, he said: “Led by PM @narendramodi ji and with the relentless efforts of CM @DrManikSaha2 ji, this initiative paves the path to make Tripura a premier global tourism destination and a model for the Northeast.”
The deliberations also noted that Tripura’s unique appeal lies in preserving its historical legacy while integrating it with modern infrastructure. Development under the Matabari circuit, it was agreed, should reflect the State’s heritage through thoughtful design and soft aesthetics, while following an organic and environmentally sensitive approach. Promoting traditional Tripura cuisine was identified as a crucial element of enhancing the overall visitor experience.
