Rs 1000 crore investment to impact Tripura's economy
Chief Minister said 200 investments already made in recent times
Our Bureau
AGARTALA, November 11, 2024: A significant investment of Rs 1000 crore is set to positively impact Tripura's economy with 200 investments already made in recent times. During a state-level workshop on “UNNATI” held Monday, Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha shared encouraging information about the central government mooted programme.
He asserted the importance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's UNNATI programme in promoting industrial development in the Northeast region. The ambitious scheme aims to generate over 83,000 jobs in the next ten years with a budget of Rs 10,037 crore allocated for the Northeast states.
“The Act East Policy has unlocked new industrial opportunities in Tripura and other NE states”, he stated. The Chief Minister also mentioned that the state has established the Tripura Investment Promotion Agency and an online Single Window portal to assist investors.
Tripura has been placed in Zone B, which allows for incentives to support locally produced goods.
Key sectors for development include Bamboo, Rubber, Agar, Hospitality, Education and Health, with a focus on MSMEs contributing significantly to the GDP. Various initiatives and events have been organized to attract investors resulting in MoUs for investments exceeding Rs 5,900 crore with an additional Rs 1,000 crore in the pipeline.
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