Agartala, July 11: Union Minister of State for Tourism, Petroleum, and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi concluded his three-day Tripura visit on Thursday.

During his stay in the state, he reviewed the on-going tourism development initiatives. He also had a series of engagements on Tuesday and Wednesday. 
Before leaving the state on Thursday, he accompanied by State Minister for Tourism Sushanta Chowdhury visited the Tripurasundari Templeat Udaipur. 
The Tripureshwari Temple is currently undergoing significant renovations under the PRASAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive) scheme, aimed at enhancing the site to boost tourism. This project, initiated two years ago, is progressing rapidly, with an allocated budget of Rs.37 crore. However, Chowdhury indicated that the project cost is expected to rise.
The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Tripura state tourism department, has undertaken a comprehensive plan to revitalize the Tripurasundari Temple. Detailed outlines for the renovation have been developed, and work is in full swing. During the visit, Union Minister was briefed on the various aspects of the on-going project by Chowdhury
Expressing satisfaction with the progress, the MoS assured that the Central Government would extend full support for the further development of the temple. He meticulously examined the project details and construction progress.
Key officials present during the visit included Uttam Kumar Chakma, Secretary of the Tourism Department, and Aniruddha Roy, Joint Director, among others. 
The MoS also visited the ONGC Tripura Power Company Limited’s thermal power plant at Palatana, Gomati District, which falls under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Concluding his three-day packed schedule, the MoS departed for Delhi on Thursday evening. Chowdhury was present at the airport to bid him farewell.