Tripura Chief Minister inaugurated the Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) College Lake Rejuvenation Project in Agartala, developed at a cost of ₹33.08 crore with Asian Development Bank (ADB) funding.
The initiative, under the Agartala Smart City Mission, marks a major step toward sustainable urban rejuvenation blending ecology, culture, and recreation.
About the Project
- Implementing Agency: Agartala Smart City Ltd (ASCL) under the Urban Development Department.
- Project Cost: ₹33.08 crore (funded by ADB).
- Area Revitalised: 31 acres — now Tripura’s largest green public space.
- Project Duration: 2023–2025.
Key Features
- Environmental Restoration: Revived water quality — oxygen levels in the lake significantly increased.
- Over 70,000 plants were added, enhancing biodiversity and air quality.
- Facilities designed to attract and sustain migratory birds.
- Public Amenities: 3 km walking and cycling circuit, yoga zones, seating areas, and water sports facilities.
- 60 CCTV cameras linked to the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) for safety.
- Regulated entry system with valid passes to ensure security and maintenance.
- Cultural Integration: The area showcases Tripura’s tribal and non-tribal heritage, integrating local art and traditions.
- Dedicated spaces for cultural, spiritual, and recreational activities.
- Dedicated spaces for cultural, spiritual, and recreational activities.
- Socio-Economic Impact: Created employment opportunities through tourism, maintenance, and small-scale vending.
- Transformed a previously degraded and crime-prone area into a model urban green space.
- Transformed a previously degraded and crime-prone area into a model urban green space.
MCQs
Q1. With reference to the Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) College Lake Rejuvenation Project, consider the following statements:
- The project was funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Agartala Smart City Mission.
- It has developed Tripura’s largest green public space spread over 31 acres.
- The project includes measures for improving biodiversity and water quality.
- It has been implemented under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
Answer: B
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