Agartala, April 23 -- The Government of Tripura has earmarked Rs 150 crore for rebuilding and maintenance work of flood protection embankments across the state, Tripura Public Works Department Secretary Kiran Gitte told reporters on Monday.

Addressing a press conference at the civil secretariat on Tuesday, he said, "Major projects are underway along Manu River at Kailashahar, the Muhuri River at Belonia, and the Howrah and Katakhal canal in Agartala. The total outlay for these projects is roughly Rs?150?crore."

Sharing further details on the work, he said, "On the Manu River, four vulnerable stretches near Kailashahar have been under repair since early March at an approved cost of Rs?28?crore. The largest single investment, Rs?77?crore,...