The Tripura government is set to establish an integrated aqua park in the Unakoti district to enhance tourism and the fisheries sector, according to an official statement on Wednesday.
The Central government has already approved Rs 42 crore out of the total Rs 99.99 crore for the project under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) for the fiscal year 2023-24.
On Sunday, Social Welfare Minister Tinku Roy and SC Welfare Minister Sudhangshu Das met with officials at Chandipur, the location designated for the park's development.
The project will span 96.76 acres in the Satero Miyan Haur area of the Kailashahar Sub-Division. Initially, the park will cover around 50 acres, leased from approximately 100 villagers. Each villager will receive an annual lease payment of Rs 3,000 per kani of land, stated Unakoti District Magistrate Dilip Kumar Chakma.
The fisheries department plans to undertake pisciculture and establish a tourist spot, boating facility, restaurant, and fish feeding factory. Additionally, a carp hatchery will be created for breeding and producing quality fingerlings of carps such as catla, rohu, mrigal, silver carp, and grass carp.
The integrated aqua park will also feature a recirculatory aquaculture system (RAS), a fish processing unit, an ornamental fish breeding center, a public aquarium, and a restaurant.
“These components aim to promote and develop the fisheries sector while attracting tourists, providing a significant boost to both sectors," the official explained.
A seven-member committee has been formed to address land mutation issues affecting several villagers, ensuring these problems are resolved promptly.
The project is expected to significantly improve the socio-economic conditions of the people in Chandipur and the surrounding areas, the official added.
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