Tripura’s Chief Minister, Dr. Manik Saha, has called for new plans to attract investment in the state’s industries and commerce sector. During a review meeting with officials from the Industries and Commerce department, the Chief Minister emphasized the need to formulate a new industrial policy to encourage investors and monitor the Swaagat portal designed to facilitate investment.
The state’s potential for industrial growth was highlighted, and the Chief Minister encouraged the promotion of this potential during upcoming roadshows in other states as part of the North East Global Investors Summit.
Director to Industries and Commerce department, Viswashree B., shared that four flagship schemes under Gati Shakti are being implemented in the state at a cost of Rs. 35 crore, with two new projects initiated under this scheme. She also reported that four advisors were appointed to oversee the proper implementation of ADB-funded projects.
Additionally, the Tripura Industrial Development Corporation runs 19 industrial zones with 160 factories in the state, with plans to set up an additional 82 industrial units. Currently, 5247 individuals are employed in such units, with an investment of Rs. 901.49 crore.
Minister for Industries and Commerce, Santana Chakma, along with other officials, including the chairman of Tripura Industrial Development Corporation, Nabadal Banik, the chairman of Tripura Tea Board, Santosh Saha, and the chairman of Tripura Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation, Balai Goswami, also attended the meeting. Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha and Secretary P.K. Chakraborty were also present. With the state’s potential for industrial growth, the Chief Minister’s call for new investment plans and policy formulation is a step towards achieving greater economic development in Tripura.
