Agartala: Tripura higher education minister Kishore Barman has sought the Jal Shakti ministry’s help to restore and develop Rudrasagar Lake, the state’s only Ramsar-designated Wetland of International Importance, to protect its natural heritage and boost tourism.Barman, a BJP MLA from Sepahijala district, met Union minister of state for Jal Shakti Dr Raj Bhushan Choudhary in Delhi and presented proposals for rejuvenating the historic lake. He called for a comprehensive restoration plan, citing the need to increase water depth, improve water-retention capacity, upgrade water-flow management and revive confluences.Barman said coordinated action and adequate funding are vital for long-term protection and sustainable development. He said scientific restoration, improved water management and infrastructure upgrades could turn Rudrasagar into a major tourism hub while safeguarding its ecological integrity. He added the project could create local jobs, support tourism-linked businesses and strengthen nearby economies. Barman said the Union minister acknowledged the concerns and assured timely measures.
