NABARD projects Rs.14,034 crore credit potential for Tripura in FY 2026–27, prioritizing agriculture, MSMEs, and rural infrastructure. State Focus Paper outlines inclusive growth roadmap with strong institutional finance support and district-level credit planning strategy.
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has projected a credit potential of Rs.14,034.02 crore for Tripura under the priority sector for the financial year 2026–27, outlining a strong roadmap for inclusive and sustainable economic growth. The assessment was presented through the State Focus Paper (SFP) at a State Credit Seminar held in Agartala.
According to the SFP, agriculture and allied sectors are expected to receive Rs.5,154.56 crore, while the MSME sector has been earmarked Rs.6,028.08 crore. Another Rs.2,851.36 crore has been allocated to priority areas such as housing, education, renewable energy, social infrastructure and informal credit delivery. The document is designed to guide banks in preparing realistic Annual Credit Plans and ensuring effective flow of institutional finance into productive sectors.
The seminar was chaired by Apurba Roy, Secretary, Finance and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Tripura. He stressed the need to channelise credit towards agriculture, technology adoption and infrastructure development to reduce post-harvest losses and improve farmers’ income.
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Anil S. Kotmire, General Manager and Officer-in-Charge, NABARD Tripura, highlighted the importance of strengthening agriculture while also promoting MSMEs as engines of balanced growth. He drew attention to new initiatives such as cluster development for piggery and urged greater focus on poultry, fisheries and allied activities to support Tripura’s long-term development vision.
Senior officials from the Reserve Bank of India and the State Level Bankers’ Committee advised banks to align district-wise credit plans with NABARD’s projections.
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The seminar concluded with a collective resolve that coordinated efforts by government agencies, banks, FPOs and NGOs would translate this credit roadmap into tangible benefits for Tripura’s economy and rural livelihoods.
