Agartala: The Agartala Smart Cities Mission Scheme is scheduled to conclude by 30 June this year, with 95 per cent of the work already completed, as per Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha.
Chief Minister Saha announced that the three remaining projects under the Agartala Smart City initiative are scheduled for completion by May 2025.
These projects include the four-laning of Airport Road from Lichu Bagan to the New Airport Terminal, with an estimated cost of Rs 96.17 crore; the revitalization of MBB College Lake, at a cost of Rs 32.31 crore; and the development of a Children’s Park, budgeted at Rs 7.64 crore.
Out of the 65 projects undertaken as part of the Agartala Smart City initiative, 62 projects, totaling Rs 375.97 crore, have been successfully completed.
The total cost of the Agartala Smart City Project was pegged at Rs 541.04 crore. Out of this, the Central Government funded Rs 490 crore and the state government Rs 51.04 crore on a ratio of 90:10 basis.
Smart traffic management to reduce congestion, modern LED streetlights to enhance energy efficiency, upgradation of roads, drainage systems and public transport facilities, renovation of heritage sites, development of green spaces and construction of modern public utilities have been the focus areas.
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