Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on January 19 announced that the state government will set up three new Tripura Bhavans in Delhi’s Dwarka, Mumbai and Telangana to meet the rising demand from people of the state travelling outside Tripura.
The announcement was made while the Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for an extension of the existing Tripura Bhavan at Bir Tikendrajit Marg in New Delhi. The extension project, to be built at an estimated cost of Rs 2.95 crore, will add six new rooms and two hall rooms to the facility.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Saha recalled the challenges faced by Tripura residents during visits to the national capital in earlier decades. He said that during his school and college days, finding accommodation in Delhi was extremely difficult, particularly for those without political connections, as safe and affordable lodging options were scarce.
With the number of people travelling from Tripura to Delhi for education, medical treatment and official work steadily increasing, the Chief Minister said the existing infrastructure was no longer adequate. He pointed out that security norms limit vertical expansion in certain areas, but the government has made optimum use of the available space to improve facilities for visitors.
Dr Saha also outlined the history of Tripura Bhavan, noting that the first building came up at Kautilya Marg in 1981, followed by an extension at Tikendrajit Marg in 2002. At present, the Bhavan has 24 rooms and a large hall, which is often converted into a dormitory to accommodate additional visitors during peak periods.
Sharing details of the upcoming projects, the Chief Minister said the Dwarka Tripura Bhavan will be built on a 3,000-square-metre plot and will house 60 rooms with modern amenities. In Mumbai, the new Bhavan is being constructed close to major hospitals to support patients and their attendants from the state. He added that land has already been allotted for a Tripura Bhavan in Telangana as well.
Wrapping up his address, Dr Saha said Tripura and the wider North Eastern region have seen notable development across sectors, which he credited to the vision and leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.