Agartala, October 28: Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma on Wednesday inaugurated a series of renovated tourism facilities and new eco-friendly services at Sepahijala and Trishna, aiming to strengthen nature-based tourism and provide visitors with improved opportunities to explore Tripura’s rich biodiversity.
At Sepahijala, the Minister inaugurated the renovated TNTR Sepahijala Resort and the TNTR E-Bike Service. The initiatives are expected to enhance the visitor experience by offering tourists a convenient and environmentally friendly way to explore the natural beauty of Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary and its zoo.
At Trishna, the Minister inaugurated the TNTR Trishna Nature Camp, the renovated Trishna Forest Rest House and the TNTR Trishna Safari Lodge. He also inaugurated the TNTR Trishna Jeep Safari and the TNTR Trishna E-Bike Service, expanding the range of tourism facilities and nature-based recreational activities available to visitors.
The initiatives aim to encourage sustainable tourism while allowing visitors to experience the scenic surroundings, wildlife and biodiversity of both destinations. The introduction of e-bike services is expected to offer tourists an alternative, eco-friendly mode of exploring the attractions.
Several senior forest officials and local representatives attended the inauguration programmes at the two locations.
At Sepahijala, R. K. Samal (IFS), Principal Secretary of the Forest Department and PCCF; Dr. K. Sasikumar (IFS), Secretary of the Tribal Welfare Department and CCF; Chaman Lal (IFS), Managing Director of TNTR Ltd.; and Niranjan Debnath (TFS), Wildlife Warden of Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary, were present.
At Trishna, MLA Swapan Majumdar and Biswajit Nath, Chairman of Rajnagar Panchayat Samiti, attended the programme alongside R. K. Samal and Dr. K. Sasikumar.
The inauguration of the facilities at both destinations marks an effort to improve tourism infrastructure and promote Tripura’s natural attractions while encouraging environmentally responsible tourism.