Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday inaugurated a weekend tourist hub in the state which he expects will draw tourists from the state and outside.

“The weekend tourist hub is seen in some states but it is new in Tripura. I hope that the first-ever weekend tourist hub will be a success in the days to come,” he said after inaugurating a new tourism facility in front of Ujjayanta Palace as quoted by East Mojo.

“Many of G-20 delegates told me that they were not aware of so many splendid tourist spots in Tripura. They were excited to see the Ujjayanta Palace and came across the Manikya dynasty’s rule spanning over 500 years,” he said.

The Minister said his government is taking initiatives to make state's tourism sector more attractive.

Speaking about the event, Saha tweeted: " Our government is taking various initiatives to make the State's tourism sector more attractive."

He further said: " As part of such initiatives, inaugurated 'Weekend Tourist Hub' in front of Ujjayanta Palace, one of the most important tourist locations in Agartala, this evening."

He said he believes the initiative will turn into a special attraction for tourists and generate income scopes.