Agartala: April 02: Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha emphasized the need to attract more investors to Tripura, particularly in sectors such as rubber, agar, pineapple, and bamboo-based industries, during a preparatory meeting of the High-Level Task Force of the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (MDoNER) today. The meeting, held at the Secretariat, was focused on promoting investment in North East India.
Dr. Saha highlighted that the state’s improved communication system has significantly increased its investment potential. He stressed that in order to fully capitalize on these opportunities, greater emphasis should be placed on promotional activities to attract investors. He noted that each department in the state must adopt a well-structured plan to drive investment in key sectors. The state government is already focusing on ease of doing business, which includes land reforms, to provide better facilities for potential investors.
A major area of focus for Dr. Saha was the tourism sector, which he identified as having immense investment potential. He called for increased promotion and expansion to harness the sector’s capabilities. Additionally, he urged that all available investment opportunities in the state be brought to the attention of investors, ensuring that the state’s potential is fully recognized.
The Chief Minister also highlighted that the state government had recently signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with several investment agencies. However, he stressed that the real success would depend on the effective implementation of these agreements.
In the meeting, key figures such as Chief Secretary JK Sinha, Secretary of the Good Governance Department Kiran Gitte, and secretaries from various departments were present to discuss the specifics of promoting investment in the region.
This task force was formed following a decision made at the 72nd plenary meeting of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Agartala in December 2024. As the convener of the task force, Dr. Saha outlined its goal: to prepare a comprehensive roadmap for investment promotion in the North Eastern region. The roadmap will address infrastructure assessment, position the region as a preferred investment destination, and promote sectors such as agriculture, tourism, logistics, IT, and renewable energy, with an emphasis on the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
