Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has emphasized the importance of promoting the investment potential of Northeast India to attract investors and drive regional development. Speaking at a preparatory meeting for the High-Level Task Force of the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER), Saha highlighted the transformative impact of improved communication systems and infrastructure in the region.
The Chief Minister pointed out that sectors such as rubber, agar, pineapple, and bamboo-based industries hold immense promise for investment in Tripura. He stressed the need for targeted promotion and expansion efforts to showcase these opportunities to investors. Additionally, Saha underscored the bright prospects for investment in the tourism sector, urging departments to adopt strategic plans to facilitate growth.
Tripura has already signed multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with industrialists and investors, signaling a proactive approach to fostering economic development. Saha emphasized the importance of implementing these agreements effectively to ensure tangible outcomes.
As the convener of the task force, Saha is leading efforts to prepare a comprehensive roadmap for investment promotion in the Northeast. This roadmap will focus on infrastructure assessment, establishing the region as a preferred investment destination for sectors like agriculture, tourism, logistics, IT, and renewable energy, and leveraging the Private-Public-Partnership (PPP) model.
The initiative aligns with the government’s vision of transforming the Northeast into a hub of economic activity and innovation. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
