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CM Suvendu Adhikari: Cooch Behar to become like Terai Dooars or Tiger Hill by 2027
- •Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari offered prayers at Madanmohan Temple, promising to fulfill Cooch Behar's dreams by 2027.
- •He stated that the current 2 crore rupee DPR for temple development is insufficient and requested a higher amount.
- •A discussion regarding Cooch Behar airport with Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu is scheduled for the 28th.
- •The Chief Minister highlighted that the North Bengal Development Department's first tender includes a larger number of projects for Cooch Behar district.
- •He emphasized increasing connectivity (rail, airport, bus) and building good guesthouses to boost religious tourism, aiming to transform Cooch Behar into a destination like Terai Dooars or Tiger Hill.
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Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans for the development of the historic Madanmohan Temple, noting that a preliminary 2-crore rupee DPR prepared by the District Magistrate is insufficient and requesting a higher-amount DPR to be created instead.
The Chief Minister announced that he will hold discussions with Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu to include Cooch Behar in aviation plans, aiming to fulfill the dreams of the local residents by May 2027.
Highlighting North Bengal's world-famous one-horned rhinoceros and religious sites like Madanmohan Jiu, the Chief Minister stated that Cooch Behar will develop into a destination akin to Terai Dooars or Tiger Hill by boosting rail, airport, and bus connectivity alongside accommodations for tourists.
