In a strategic move to enhance both the fisheries and tourism sectors, the Tripura government has announced plans to set up an integrated aqua park in the Unakoti district. This ambitious project, located in the Satero Miyan Haur area of Kailashahar Sub-Division, is set to cover 96.76 acres of land, with the initial phase utilizing around 50 acres leased from approximately 100 villagers. Each villager will receive INR 3,000 annually per kani of land as lease money.
The project, with a total cost of INR 99.99 crore, has already received INR 42 crore in funding for the fiscal year 2023-24 under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). State Social Welfare Minister Tinku Roy and SC Welfare Minister Sudhangshu Das recently met with officials at Chandipur to discuss the development of the park.
The integrated aqua park aims to bolster the local economy by promoting pisciculture and creating a tourist attraction. It will feature a range of facilities, including a tourist spot, boating amenities, a restaurant, and a fish feeding factory. Additionally, a carp hatchery will be established to breed quality fingerlings of various carp species such as catla, rohu, mrigal, silver carp, and grass carp.
To further support the fisheries sector, the park will include a recirculatory aquaculture system (RAS), a fish processing unit, ornamental fish breeding facilities, and a public aquarium. These components are expected to draw tourists and enhance the economic conditions of the region.
Unakoti District Magistrate Dilip Kumar Chakma emphasized that the project will significantly impact the socio-economic status of Chandipur and its surrounding areas. A seven-member committee has been formed to resolve land-related issues, ensuring the project’s smooth execution.
This integrated aqua park represents a significant step towards sustainable development, providing new opportunities for local fishermen and boosting tourism in Tripura.
