Tripura got Rs 37.8 Cr for Tripura Sundari temple

Agartala:The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned Rs 37.80 Cr for the development of Mata Tripura Sundari temple in Udaipur in Gomati district of South Tripura – one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.

Tourism secretary Kiran Gitte said that the ministry had accorded sanction for development of temples following the DPR of the state government under PRASAD scheme. A total of 33 works will be carried out under the project to develop the temple which will further boost tourism in the state, Gitte mentioned.

He said Tripura Tourism Development Corporation Limited (TTDCL) would implement the project in a time-bound manner and the state government has undertaken several initiatives for face lifting of tourism in the state.(UNI)