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President Visited Tripura: Inaugurated NH, Declares Queen Pineapple As State Fruit
President Ram Nath Kovind visits Tripura: Inaugurated National Highway, Declares 'Queen Pineapple' as state fruit
President of India, Ram Nath Kovind visited Tripura and inaugurated the National Highway from Matabari to Sabroom in Udaipur (Tripura).
The state of Tripura also got a new gift “Queen Pineapple” as its state fruit. It was declared by President Ram Nath Kovind during his visit to the state.
The Development of the Northeast is high on the Government of India’s list of priorities. Road projects covering a length of 5,200 km are being constructed in the region to enhance connectivity.
The Bharatmala project too is giving special attention to the Northeast. As part of these programmes, 500 km of roads are being constructed in Tripura.
He expressed confidence that Tripura will develop rapidly after the completion of these projects. The President noted that there is immense potential for tourism in Tripura and this too will be helped by connectivity projects.
The state’s natural beauty, lush green forests and cultural heritage is a draw for domestic and international tourists. The Better rail and road connectivity will increase tourism and ancillary economic activity in the state.
The President also visited the Matabari Temple complex in Udaipur and laid the foundation stone for its re-development and augmentation as a center for religious tourism.
