Jyotiraditya Scindia reviews Matabari Tourism Circuit development in Tripura
Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia chaired a review of the Matabari Tourism Circuit in Tripura on 12 November 2025, joined by Chief Minister Manik Saha.
Summary
The Matabari Tourism Circuit review focused on making Tripura a hub of cultural, spiritual and eco-tourism, including better international connectivity at Agartala airport, redesigning attractions such as Neer Mahal, Tepania, Jampui and Udaipur, and developing the Dumbur islands through a Public-Private Partnership model. Scindia asked officials to study global best practices and the models of Lakshadweep, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Kevadia, and stressed capacity building across seven verticals, such as local tourist guides.
Key facts
- Project
- Matabari Tourism Circuit, Tripura
- Chaired by
- Jyotiraditya Scindia (DoNER)
- With
- CM Manik Saha
- Sites
- Neer Mahal, Tepania, Jampui, Udaipur
- Dumbur islands
- To be developed via PPP
- Models cited
- Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar, Kevadia
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The Matabari Tourism Circuit, reviewed by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in November 2025, is being developed in which state?
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Correct answer: A — Tripura
Scindia reviewed the Matabari Tourism Circuit in Tripura with Chief Minister Manik Saha.
Under the Tripura tourism plans reviewed in November 2025, which islands are to be developed through a Public-Private Partnership model?
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Correct answer: D — Dumbur islands
The meeting discussed developing the Dumbur islands through a PPP model to encourage private investment.