Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has unveiled an ambitious Strategic Road Map to transform Tripura into a developed and future-ready state, targeting a per capita income of $23,000 by 2047. Speaking at the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, Saha emphasized that Tripura’s economy will grow at 12% annually, driven by nine key enablers.
Tripura’s Growth Strategy and Key Enablers
The state government has identified nine economic pillars to support robust growth:
- Strong agricultural base
- High literacy rate
- Rich tourism assets
- Abundant natural resources
- Forest economy
- Improved infrastructure
- Strategic location
- Widening tax base
- Energy surplus status
These enablers are backed by five pillars of governance, including policy reforms, institutional building, capacity development, business reforms, and digital governance.
Industrial Expansion and Investment Growth
Tripura is actively developing 20 industrial estates to accelerate manufacturing and services. The Tripura Industrial Investment Policy 2024 has been launched to attract investments in rubber, bamboo processing, healthcare, education, data centers, hospitality, and commerce.
Tripura’s Vision for 2047
With a focus on medical wellness, eco-tourism, IT, knowledge economy, resilient agriculture, and cultural heritage, Tripura aims to increase its per capita income from $2,300 to $23,000 by 2047.
