Tripura's transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury during his two days whirlwind visit in New Delhi has met a number of Union Cabinet Ministers and leaders on state’s interest on development.

Chowdhury on Tuesday met Union Food and Civil Supplies Minister Pralhad Joshi and highlighted developmental activities of the Food and Civil Supplies department of Tripura government.

On Monday he met with Union civil aviation minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu to discuss capping high airfares and introducing new flights, including an Agartala-Mumbai direct flight.

Tripura minister for transport Sushanta Chowdhury on Monday called on Union minister for civil aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu and demanded to regulate flight fare besides introducing new flight in the Agartala sector.

Chowdhury urged to start direct flight service in Agartala-Mumbai route, increase frequency of flights in Agartala-Delhi route and to start international flight from MBB Airport in Agartala.

"I sought intervention of the civil aviation minister regarding high airfare in the Agartala sector. Aviation companies are determining the fare, which I requested to bring under govt control to put a cap and the Union minister assured me to see the options," Chowdhury said.

Naidu assured that he would personally visit Kailashahar airport which has been lying abandoned for a long time.

Chowdhury, also holding the tourism portfolio, met Union minister for tourism Gajendra Shekwat and said the central govt would give Rs 150 crore for the development of Tripura tourism.

 “Considering the interests of air passengers in the state, concerns were raised about escalating airfares. The Union Minister was requested to intervene and introduce regulatory measures to ensure affordability.

Additionally, a proposal was made to introduce more flight services from MBB Airport in Agartala to improve connectivity,” Chowdhury added.

The revival of the long-defunct Kailashahar Airport in Unakoti District was another key point of discussion. Chowdhury stated that the Union Minister had assured him of an on-ground inspection soon. “The Union Minister emphasized that the government is actively considering a pricing framework and fare regulation policy to protect the interests of air travellers,” he noted.

Meanwhile, in a significant boost for the state’s tourism sector, the Centre has sanctioned ₹150 crore in additional funding. In a separate meeting with Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Chowdhury submitted a Detailed Project Report (DPR) outlining Tripura’s vision for tourism growth. “The Union Minister assured full cooperation from the Centre in developing Tripura’s tourism industry. He acknowledged the state’s rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and potential to emerge as a major tourist destination in the region,” the minister said.

The meeting was attended by senior officials from Tripura’s tourism department, including the secretary and director. “With this additional funding, Tripura is set to strengthen its position as a key tourist hub in the Northeast,” Chowdhury added.

Chowdhury also met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, BJP MP Anurag Singh Thakur and BJP leader Sunil Deodhar at their Delhi residences.