Tripura State Report July 2017

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TRIPURA
THE LAND OF PERMANENT SPRING

Table of Content
Executive Summary .…………….…………...3
North East Region Vision 2020 ……..….….6
Advantage State ...……………………..…….5
Tripura – An Introduction …………....……....7
Budget ………………………………………..16
Infrastructure Status ...................................17
Business Opportunities ……..…………......30
Doing Business in Tripura …………...….....41
State Acts & Policies ….….………..............45

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY … (1/2)
 Tripura is endowed with rich and diverse bamboo resources. It is home to 21 species of bamboo. The state
has an area of 7,195 hectares for the production of bamboo.
Largest bamboo
producing hub in India
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Tripura State Portal
 Tripura holds a strong tea plantation base, with 58 tea gardens covering an area of over 6,400 hectares as of
2014-15. Due to large availability of land along with appropriate climatic conditions gradual boost to the tea
production in the state has been witnessed. In 2014-15, tea production in the state stood at 9.5 million kg.
Fifth largest tea
producing state
 Tripura is the 2nd largest natural rubber producer in the country, after Kerala. As of March 2015, total area
under plantations was 61,231 hectares and the suitable area required for the plantation of the rubber was
100,000 hectares.
Strong natural rubber
production base
 A unique harmonious blend of 3 traditions (tribal, Bengali & Manipuri weaving) can be seen in Tripura’s
handicrafts. The state is known for its unique cane & bamboo handicrafts.
Unique cultural mix in
handicraft art
 Tripura has several potential, yet relatively unexplored sectors such as organic spices, bio-fuel and eco-
tourism. It is rich in natural resources such as natural gas, rubber, tea and medicinal plants. The state is also
known for its vibrant food processing, bamboo and sericulture industries.
Untapped resources
provided growth
potential

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY … (2/2)
 Tripura acts as a gateway between Northeast India & Bangladesh. The state shares a 856-km international
border with Bangladesh. This offers enormous potential for international trade.
Offers international
trade opportunities
Source: Tripura State Portal, News Articles, Department of Industries & Commerce (Government of Tripura), Ministry of Agriculture
 Tripura has about 266 medicinal plants, 379 species of trees, 581 herbs, 320 shrubs,165 climbers, 16
climbing shrubs, 35 ferns & 45 epiphytes. The pertinent tropical climatic conditions in the state supports the
flourishing growth of various types of the medicinal plant & other forest resources scattered all over the state.
Treasure of natural
medicine
 The state has favourable climatic conditions for cultivation of various fruit and horticultural crops. The state’s
pineapples and oranges are known for their unique flavours and organic nature. It has set up a modern food
park near Agartala to boost growth in the food processing sector & an agri-export zone for pineapples. The
state also has potential in the meat-processing sector.
Food processing hub in
Northeast

ADVANTAGE: TRIPURA
Untapped resources and medical plants
 Tripura has several potential, but unexplored sectors
such as organic spices, bio-fuels & eco-tourism.
 The state has a wide variety of medical plants. It has
266 medicinal plants, 379 species of trees, 581 herbs,
320 shrubs & 165 climbers.
Policy and
infrastructure support
 Tripura has a wide range of fiscal & policy incentives
for businesses under the Tripura Industrial Investment
Promotion Incentive Scheme, 2012.
 Developing infrastructure, improved rail & air
connectivity & establishment of trade routes have
facilitated trade.
 In June 2017, the state government announced an
average 19.68 per cent pay hike for its pensioners and
employees
Availability of skilled
workforce
 Tripura has a large base of skilled labour, making it an
ideal destination for knowledge sectors. At 87.8 per
cent, its literacy rate is higher than the national average
rate.
 The state has institutes such as National Institute of
Technology (NIT) & Tripura Institute of Technology
(TIT), which provide skilled manpower to various
industries.
Advantage
Tripura
Tourism hub in North East
 With its pleasant climate and scenic landscape, Tripura
is a favoured tourist destination.
 Its blessed with scenic beauty, ancient places, temples,
breathing taking verdant hills & bio-diversity treasure
trove of wildlife sanctuaries
2015-16
GSDP at
current
prices: US$
5.20 billion
2015-16
Per capita
GSDP at
current
prices: US$
1,406.7

NORTH EAST REGION VISION 2020
Source: NER Vision 2020
Vision
2020
Agriculture
Quality of life of
people Growth rate in
GSDP
Tourism
Governance
Promoting
investments
Infrastructure
 Encouraging the cultivation of
HYV crops through better use
of organic manure, fertilisers
and pesticides.
 Preventing soil erosion by
controlling floods.
 Promoting cultivation of
horticulture crops.
 Government had targeted to grow
GSDP by 9.5% and per capita
GSDP by 7.3% over 2007-20.
 Improving standard of living of
people in the region to meet the
national standard by 2020.
 Creating centres of excellence,
state-of-art hospitals and
educational institutions.
 Focussing and developing
services that would promote
tourism and create employment
opportunities.
 Improving the security scenario
for safety of tourists.
 Better governance and ensuring
peace and harmony by
maximising self-governance and
increased people participation.
 Encouraging public investment in
infrastructure to attract private
investment.
 Creating a centre for trade and
commerce by improving relations
with neighbouring countries.
 Facilitating easy movement of
goods and people by investing in
road, rail, inland water and air
transportation.
 Generating more power for supply
to neighbours.
Industry
 Developing agro-processing and
sericulture industries.
 Increasing investment in
manufacturing units depending upon
the availability of resources in the
region.
Note: HYV- High Yielding Variety

TRIPURA FACT FILE
Source: Government of Tripura website, Census 2011
 Tripura is bounded on the north, west, south and southeast by
Bangladesh; whereas in the east, the state has a common boundary
with Assam and Mizoram.
 Bengali and Kokborok/Tripuri are the official languages of the state.
The medium of instruction in schools is either Bengali or English.
 Tripura has eight administrative districts: Dhalai, Gomati, Khowai,
North Tripura, Sepahijala, South Tripura, Unnakoti and West Tripura.
Agartala is the capital of Tripura and the state’s largest city. Key
towns in the state are Kailashahar, Udaipur, Khumulwng, Kamalpur,
Ambassa, Khowai and Sabroom.
Parameters Tripura
Capital Agartala
Geographical area (lakh sq. km) 10,491
Administrative districts (No) 4
Population density (persons per sq. km) 350
Total population (million) 3.7
Male population (million) 1.9
Female population (million) 1.8
Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males) 947
Literacy rate (%) 87.8
 Main rivers flowing through Tripura are Gomati, Manu, Khowai, Feni,
Doloi, Muhuri and Haora.
 The prominent hill ranges of the state are Jampui, Sakhantang,
Longtharai, Atharamura, Baramura, Deotamura, Belkum and
Kalajhari.

TRIPURA IN FIGURES … (1/2)
Parameter Tripura All states Source
Economy 2015-16 2015-16
GSDP as a percentage of all states’ GSDP 0.22 100.0
Advanced Estimates provided by Directorate of
Economics and Statistics of Tripura
GSDP growth rate (%) 12.73 8.71
Per capita GSDP (US$) 1,406.7 1546
Physical Infrastructure
Installed power capacity (MW) 727.33 330,273.65 Central Electricity Authority, as of March 2017
Wireless subscribers (No) 12,628,616
1
1,180,824,744
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of
February 2017
Internet subscribers (No) 4,750,000
1
422,190,000
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of
December 2016
National highway length (km) 577 100,087.08
NHAI, Roads and Building Department-
Government of India
Airports (No) 01 125 Airports Authority of India
Note: 1Combined figures for the Northeast states comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura,

TRIPURA IN FIGURES … (2/2)
Note: 1FDI data for the Guwahati-region includes Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura
Parameter Tripura All states Source
Social Indicators
Literacy rate (%) 87.8 73.0 Census, 2011
Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 21.4 21.6 SRS Bulletin
Investment
FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 0.096
1
332.11
Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, April
2000 to March 2017

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – GSDP
GSDP of Tripura at current prices (in US$ billion)
 At current prices, Tripura’s gross state domestic product
(GSDP)* stood at around US$ 5.20 billion in 2015-16.
 GSDP increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of
8.84% between 2005-06 and 2015-16.
Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Tripura
2.23
2.42
2.93
2.94
3.25
3.92
4.48
4.39
5.2
4.55
5.2
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
CAGR 8.84%
GSDP per capita of Tripura at current prices (in US$)
593
657
704
843
837
913
1088
1229
1193
1156
1406.7
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
CAGR 9.02%
 The state’s per capita GSDP^ was US$ 1,406.7 in 2015-16
compared with US$ 593.2 during 2005-06.
 Per capita GSDP increased at a CAGR of 9.02% between
2005-06 and 2015-16.
Note: GSDP* - Geometric mean of YoY calculation from 2004-05 to 2014-15, Per Capita GSDP^ - calculated using GSDP million US$ / Population in million

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – NSDP
NSDP of Tripura at current prices (in US$ billion)
2.05
2.21
2.68
2.71
2.99
3.63
4.2
4.13
4.31
3.83
4.47
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
CAGR 8.11%
 Tripura’s net state domestic product (NSDP)# was about US$
2.05 billion during 2015-16.
 NSDP increased at a CAGR of 8.11% between 2005-06 and
2015-16.
 Tripura’s per capita NSDP& was US$ 1,207 in 2015-16
compared with US$ 604 during 2005-06.
 Per capita NSDP increased at an average rate of 7.17%
between 2005-06 and 2015-16.
NSDP per capita of Tripura at current prices (in US$)
604
643
771
771
840
1008
1153
1122
958
853
1207
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
CAGR 7.17%
Note: NSDP# - calculated using per capita NSDP x Population in million, per capita NSDP& - Geometric mean of YoY calculation from 2004-05 to 2014-15

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PERCENTAGE
DISTRIBUTION OF GSDP
 Over the years, there has been a shift in the sectoral contribution
from primary and secondary to the tertiary sector. The overall
performance of the economy of the state during the 2015-16 was
encouraging.
 During 2015-16, the tertiary sector contributed 51.27 per cent to the
state’s GSDP, followed by primary (32.99 per cent) & secondary
(15.74 per cent) sectors.
 The tertiary sector grew at a CAGR of 11.83 per cent between 2004-
05 & 2015-16. The increase was driven by growth in trade, hotels,
real estate, finance, insurance, transport, communications & other
services sub-sectors.
 The primary sector rose at a CAGR of 14.54 per cent between 2004-
05 and 2015-16.
 The secondary sector registered a CAGR of 7.41 per cent between
2004-05 & 2015-16. This was driven by growth in manufacturing,
construction & electricity, gas & water supply sub-sectors.
GSDP composition by sector
26.50%
32.99%
22.80% 15.74%
50.70% 51.27%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2004-05 2015-16
Primary Sector Secondary Sector Tertiary Sector
14.54%
11.83%
7.41%
CAGR
Note: Sector-wise % share of GSDPµ -Geometric mean of YoY calculation from 2004-05 to 2014-15

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTION … (1/2)
 Tripura is an agrarian state with more than half of the population
dependent on agriculture & allied activities. Rice, the major crop of
the state, is cultivated in 91% of the cropped area. Tripura is the 2nd
largest natural rubber producer in the country, after Kerala.
 Tripura has significant biodiversity, with 266 species of medicinal
plants. A variety of horticultural & plantation crops are produced in
the state. Major plantation crops include coconut, arecanut, oil palm,
cashew, tea, coffee & rubber. The special focus is being given to
value addition to non-timber forestry products & promotion of the
bamboos for giving more economic return to rural people. The state
is estimated to have an area of around 7,195 hectares for the
plantation of bamboo during 2014-15. Around US$ 0.33 million in
funds have been released under National Agroforestry & Bamboo
Mission (NABM) towards the development of bamboo production.
 As per budget 2016-17, the state government is aiming to intensify
foodgrain production in the state with an additional 50 thousand MT
quantity during 2016-17. However, during 2015-16, for the foodgrain
production, profitability of farmers, etc., the state government
initiated the “Crop Diversification” programme which includes the
Hybrid paddy & HYV paddy cultivation through SRI (System of Rice
Intensification).
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Tripura State Portal
Crop Production (‘000 MT)
Fruits 845.51
Vegetables 785.31
Onion 2.591
Plantation crops 33.46
Horticulture crops 1,662.21
Production of horticulture crops (2016-17)
 The Government of Tripura announced plans to increase the
horticulture crop production to 2.33 million MT by the end of 12th five
year plan under Horticulture Development scheme (2013-17). During
2015-16, an area of 361.8 thousand hectares was brought under fruit
cultivation & 179.7 thousand hectares was brought under vegetable
cultivation.
Note: 12015-16

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTION … (2/2)
Source: Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan States (HMNEH) and Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)
 During 2015-16, the Government of India allocated US$ 4.64 million
under the horticulture mission for the development of horticulture
sector including fruits, vegetables, root & tuber crops, mushrooms,
spices, flowers, aromatic plants, coconut, cashew, cocoa & bamboo
in the north east & Himalayan states . Moreover, the production of
fruits & vegetables was recorded to be 680.1 thousand tonnes &
441.2 thousand tonnes, respectively, during 2015-16.
 On the account of growing demand for pineapples in the state, 910
hectares of land was brought under pineapple cultivation during
2015-16.
 As per the state budget 2016-17, for the cultivation of off-season
vegetables in the state, 700 hectares of land will be taken up during
2016-17. Moreover, the outlay proposed by the state government
under the agriculture sector is US$ 116.38 million.
Area expansion for various
horticulture crops under HMNEH and MIDH in Tripura
7,790
8,830
8,271
20,160
12,964
10,185
5,473
0
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
2008-
09
2009-
10
2010-
11
2011-
12
2012-
13
2013-
14
2014-
15
Horticulture crop production in Tripura
1,503.5
1,617.1
1,216.5
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2012-
13
2013-
14
2014-
15

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – FDI INFLOWS &
INVESTMENTS
 According to the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP),
FDI inflows1 to the Northeast states reached US$ 96 million from
April 2000 to March 2017.
FDI equity inflows, 2008-09 to 2016-17 (US$ million)
Source: Tripura State Portal
42
11
8
1
5
1
5
10
2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
54.67
12.81
11.06
11.74
6.33
3.39
Central Assistance
State's Share of
Central Taxes
State's Revenue
Loans
Non-Plan Assistance
Break-up of fund inflows in Tripura, 2014-15
60.1
26.2
5.6
4.8
3.2
Others
Salaries
Pension
Interest Payment
Repayment of Loans
Break-up of fund’s outflows in Tripura, 2014-15
Note: 1FDI data for the Guwahati-region includes Assam, Arunachal Pradesh,Manipur,Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura

ANNUAL BUDGET 2017-18
Source: State Budget 2017-18, Finance Department, Government of Tripura
Major heads of development Budget allocation (US$ million) Percentage
FD (Pension & debt servicing & others) 490.67 19.81
Education (school, higher, SW & YAS) 525.86 21.23
Public works (Roads & Buildings, public health engineering
& water resources)
284.97 11.51
Home (police, jail & fire services) 224.67 9.07
Rural Development & Panchayat 246.69 9.96
Health & family welfare 120.03 4.85
Agriculture (Agri & allied activities) 113.12 5.37
Tribal Welfare (Tribal Rehabilitation in Plantation &
Primitive Tribal Groups + Tribal Research)
62.61 2.53
Power 20.69 0.84
Planning & coordination 42.61 1.72
Revenue 41.03 1.65
Others 283.73 11.46
 In February 2017, the state government presented a budget of US$2.37 billion for the fiscal 2017-18. In the proposed Budget, top priority has
been given to education (21.23 per cent of the budgetary expenditure), followed by public works (11.51 per cent), rural development (9.96 per
cent), agriculture (5.37 per cent) and health (4.85 per cent).

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS
Source: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, PMGSY
 The Tripura Road Transport Corporation (TRTC) provides state
road transport services. TRTC operates 39 buses & 20 trucks on 32
routes.
 Road density per thousand sq km is 3,026.23 in Tripura, while road
density per thousand population is 9.3 in the state.
 In March 2015, PWD sanctioned the construction of 2 new national
highways in Tripura with lengths of 157.7 km & 22.9 km.
 Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched in
2000 with the objective of connecting eligible rural habitats. During
2015-16- up to October 2015, under PMGSY, US$ 27.80 million was
allocated and US$ 18.47 million were released to Tripura.
 During 2015-16, the state government declared 108 km long
Teliamura-Sabroom road & 53 km long Kukital to Kailashahar road
as National Highways & is aiming in closing the work over 30
permanent bridges, enhancing the 250 km long roads as well as
repairing & renovation of remaining National Highway portions
during 2016-17.
 In July 2016, the government decided to invest US$ 588.36 million
in road projects in Tripura through PWD & the National Highways &
Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL)
 In March 2017, Government of Tripura announced its plans to build
an international river port on Gomati river. For execution of the
project, US$0.29 million has been apportioned for land acquisition.
The port will be used for operation of small boats & ferries to
transport goods to Bangladesh, across Meghna river.
Road type Road length (km)
National highways 577
State highways 532
Major district roads 90
Other district roads 1,195
Village roads 9,674
Road infrastructure –2015-16
Habitants benefitted (No.) 9
Length completed (km) 7.85
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) (During 2015-16-
up to October 2015)

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – RAILWAYS &
AIRPORTS
 As of 2014-15, the railway route length in the state was around 153
km. Major railway stations are located in Agartala, Dharmanagar &
Kumarghat. A 15-km metre-gauge railway line has been proposed
between Akhaura (Bangladesh) & Agartala (Tripura). As of June
2015, NITI Aayog announced plans to commission this project. The
project is expected to be completed by 2017.
 In September 2015, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) started
implementation of Mega Block Scheme with the objective of
converting meter gauge railway tracks into broad gauges. In October
2015, the state government launched Mega Block Scheme for broad
gauge conversion of Badarpur-Kumarghat-Agartala railway section.
Further, the government has also demanded for a Rajdhani train in
the state, which will connect Agartala with New Delhi, as per the
state budget 2016-17.
 Tripura has a domestic airport at Agartala, known as C.A. Agartala
Airport, that is the 2nd busiest airport in north east India. The airport
is administered by the Airports Authority of India & is located 12 km
southeast of Agartala city.
 During 2015-16, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) took up the
modernisation work of Agartala airport project, for which the state
government has allotted 75.726 acres of land to AAI. In addition to
this, the state government also demanded for the operationalization
of Kamalpur as well as Kailashahar airports.
 In January 2017, a new rail line beyond Agartala, up to the state’s
southern temple city of Udaipur, commenced operations.
Source: Economic Review of Tripura 2014-15, Airport Authority of India
 For the construction work for the Indo-Bangla railway network from
Tripura, the state government started the land acquisition process in
April 2017. The process is likely to be completed over a period of two
and a half months. Moreover, the Northeast Frontier Railway has
released US$ 14.43 million for the land acquisition process.
2013-14
2014-
15
2015-
16
2016-
17
2017-
182
Total
passen
ger
traffic
824,000 879,182 921,591 1,183,567 325,234
Aircraft
movem
ent
(nos.)
8,066 7,612 7,158 8,899 2,476
Cargo
handle
d
(tonnes
)
6,603 5,681 5,456 6,057 1,362
Note: 1Up to September 2015, 2April to June 2017

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – POWER … (1/2)
 As of March 2017, Tripura had a total installed power generation
capacity of 727.33 MW, of which 185.51 MW was under state
utilities, 536.73 MW was under central & 5.09MW was under private
sector.
 Of the total installed capacity, 643.85 MW was contributed by
thermal power, 62.38 MW by hydropower & 21.1 MW by renewable
resources as of March 2017.
 Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd. was incorporated in 2004 &
is responsible for generation, transmission & distribution of power in
the state.
 After the 1st thermal unit under Palatana Project started commercial
production, Tripura has become a power surplus state, with 50 MW
of surplus production during peak hours & 100 MW of surplus
production during off peak hours. ONGC announced in October 2015
that it will be exporting power from Palatana project to Tamu town in
Myanmar.
 EESL, Energy Efficiency Services Ltd. is planning to install an
energy-efficient street light system worth US$ 2.74 million, in 19
towns across Tripura. The authority has already installed LED lights
in 23 cities of the state under the same system, which helped the
Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) in reducing energy costs.
 In the wake of massive exploration drive in Tripura, in March 2017,
ONGC constructed a recoverable reserve of 40-45 Million Metric
Standard Cubic Meter gas (MMSCM). Until now the firm has set up 4
rigs & drilled 220 wells, of which 100 are operational.
Source: Central Electricity Authority
Installed power capacity (MW)
243.4
244.1
265.0
265.0
412.1
433.1
627.1
676.5
727.3
727.3
0.0
100.0
200.0
300.0
400.0
500.0
600.0
700.0
800.0
2008-
09
2009-
10
2010-
11
2011-
12
2012-
13
2013-
14
2014-
15
2015-
16
2016-
17
2017-
18
 In February 2015, Northeast India’s first solar power plant was
initiated at Monarchak in western Tripura. The installation cost of the
plant was US$ 6.64 million.
 Under annual budget 2016-17, Government of Tripura proposed an
outlay of US$ 19.25 million for power sector. During 2014-15 and
2015-16, expenditure of power sector was US$ 15.19 million and
US$ 40.42 million, respectively.
 In January 2017, the Union Ministry of Power allocated US$204.67
million for the improvement of transmission network in the state of
Tripura
1
1Note: As of June 2017

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – POWER … (2/2)
 The rural areas or villages are electrified in the state under a scheme
launched in 2015, “Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana”. The
operational electrification scheme, that is, Rural Electricity
infrastructure and Household. Electriﬁcation, was subsumed in the
new scheme.
 As of October 31, 2015, 4 projects were closed in Tripura under
Rural Electricity infrastructure and Household out of a total 12
projects. For 12 electriﬁcation projects, US$ 84.43 million was
sanctioned and 44% of the sanctioned amount was released.
 World Bank has cleared a loan of US$ 470 million, for facilitating
extension of last mile electricity connections to households and
strengthening the capacity of state-level power departments, across
six north eastern states including Tripura.
 Under Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana scheme, 8 new
projects have been sanctioned until now for US$ 60.28 million.
 During 2015-16, the state government completed construction of
transmission line of 400 kv between Surjyamaninagar, and South
Komilla, through which Bangladesh will be supplied with 100 MW of
power by the state of Tripura.
 In February 2016, ONGC board approved an investment of US$
808.99 million in Tripura for drilling of wells and creation of surface
facilities to produce 5.1 mmscmd gas, annually, from oil fields in the
state.
Source: Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana
Area type Nos.
Total villages 863
Electrified villages 846
Total rural households 796,000
Electrified rural households 574,000
Un-electrified rural households 222,000
Status of rural electrification in Tripura (as of June 2017)
Area type Nos.
Intensively electrified villages 941
Electrified BPL households 148,368
Status of rural electrification in Tripura under DDUGJY scheme
(as on June 2017)

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – TELECOM
 Tripura was the sixth state in the country and the first state in the
Eastern and Northeastern region to complete State Wide Area
Network (SWAN).
 As of May 2017, the North East region had 118,119 wireline
subscribers for BSNL and 1,579,124 BSNL wireless subscribers.
 According to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI),
Northeast had a total of 12.62 million wireless subscribers and 118
thousand wireline subscribers as of May 2017.
 By the end of May 2017, 553,206 subscribers had submitted request
for mobile number portability in the Northeast. Moreover, total tele-
density in the Northeast region was recorded to be 90.20% as of
May 2017. The total number of post offices in the Northeast, as of
March 2016, was recorded at 2,923.
 The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) initiated a project in
2011, the National Optical Fibre Network (NOFN), with an aim of
connecting 250,000 gram panchayats across the country with
broadband services.
Wireless subscribers
(1)
12,628,816
Wire-line subscribers
(1)
118,269
Internet subscribers
(1)
4,750,000
2
Rural internet subscribers
(1)
2,220,000
2
Urban internet subscribers
(1)
2,530,000
2
Telecom Infrastructure (As of May 2017)
Source: TRAI, press release, July 2017,1Combined figures for the Northeast states
comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura,
2As of March 2017
No. of GPs in Phase 1 1,021
Pipe laid (km) 1,440
1
Cable laid (km) 1,590
GPs for which cable laid 812
No. of GPs lit 75
1
Performance Status of NOFN Project
(As of August 2017)
Source: Ministry Of Communications And Information Technology, GP-Gram Panchayat, 1 As of April 2016

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: URBAN
INFRASTRUCTURE
 Under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), 9 projects have been sanctioned, out of which 3 have been completed.
Under the annual budget 2016-17, the Government of Tripura proposed an outlay of US$50.01 million for urban development in the state. The
overall expenditure on the urban development sector is expected to be US$60.71 million in 2016-17.
 As per state budget 2016-17, work on construction of 4 shelters for the urban homeless under NULM is expected to commence in 2016.
Moreover, the state government also planned regarding placement of the urban poor, skill training as well as self employment during 2016-17.
 In June 2017, the central government will set up a treatment plant in Tripura to treat polluted water flowing into Bangladesh through the Akhaura
canal. The Urban Development Ministry has allocated US$ 2.73 million for the plant in Agartala.
Source: JNNURM, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India, N.A. Not Available
Project Name Type Sector Status Cost (US$ million)
Agartala Gas Turbine Power Project –
Expansion
Non-PPP Energy Completed 49.27
Agartala - Akhaura Railway Line Project Non-PPP Transport Under construction 41.80
Agartala-Subroom BG Railway Line Project Non-PPP Transport Under construction 288.81
Airport (Agartala) Project – Modernisation Non-PPP Transport Under construction 41.47
Baramura Power Project Non-PPP Energy Completed 16.09
Mega Food Park (Tripura) Non-PPP
Social and
commercial
infrastructure
Under construction 14.50
Monarchak Power Project Non-PPP Energy Completed 103.35
Tripura Gas Pipeline Project Non-PPP Energy Under construction N.A.
Tripura Power Project PPP Energy Completed 663.57
Infrastructure projects – Tripura

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – EDUCATION … (1/2)
 Tripura has a literacy rate of 87.2%; the male & female literacy rates
are 91.5% and 82.7%, respectively.
 In 2014-15, Tripura had a total of 4,818 schools with an enrolment of
800,565 students of which 20,016 were in pre- primary, 3,74,462
were in primary, 202,753 were in upper primary, 146,974 were in
secondary and 56,360 were in higher secondary.
 In 2014-15, of the total number of students in the state, the number
of girls in the state totalled to 389,862 and Tripura had 84 girls only
schools. Over the same period, Tripura had 13,663 female teachers
from the total 47,255 teachers.
 The School Education Department of Tripura focuses on achieving
zero dropout & 100% retention in elementary level of schooling in
Tripura through Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) Scheme.
 During 2015-16, the Government of Tripura divided the school
education department into Elementary & Secondary Education
Directorates for the upgradation of education system in the state.
Moreover, during 2016-17, the government will focus on maximizing
its efforts to set up dining halls & kitchen sheds for providing mid-day
meals across various schools in the state.
 In May 2017, the government came up with 13,000 posts in the state
education department, with an aim to rehabilitate 10,323 teachers
who are facing job loss due to the recent Supreme Court order.
Source: Census 2011, Government of Tripura
Number of schools
Primary: 2,409
Senior basic:1,251
Secondary: 586
Higher secondary: 392
Dropout rate (%)
Class I-IV: 3.62
Class I-VIII: 3.46
Class IX-X: 22.06
Number of teachers
Primary (I-IV): 23,914
Middle (V-VIII): 12,903
Secondary (IX-X): 5,032
Higher secondary (XI-XII): 5,406
Tripura’s education statistics (2014-15)
Literacy rate 87.8
Male literacy 91.5
Female literacy 82.7
Literacy rates (%)
Source: Tripura State Portal, Government of Tripura

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – EDUCATION … (2/2)
 As per budget 2017-18, the state government allocated US$525.86
million for the education sector.
 Tripura has a central university called Tripura University, a National
Institute of Technology (NIT) and a state institute of technology
called Tripura Institute of Technology (TIT).
 The state government is encouraging several initiatives to set up
various educational complexes. The "Right of Children to Free and
Compulsory Education Act” has come into effect to provide free and
compulsory education to children in the age group of 6-14 years in a
neighbourhood school.
 In August 2015, the state government proposed a bill to set up a
university with the objective to boost higher education in the state.
 During 2015-16, the state legislature passed an act for establishing a
State University, MBB (Maharaja Bir Bikram) University, which is
expected to start from 2016-17 academic session. Moreover, the
Polytechnic Institute at TTAADC HQ, Khumulwng is also expected to
commence during 2016-17.
 As of March 2017, the central government is getting a book
published recording the tribal people’s knowledge of medical
sciences, in Agartala.
Source: Tripura State Portal, Government of Tripura, State Budget 2016-17
 Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) College
 National Institute of Technology
 Tripura Institute of Technology
 Tripura University
Premier institutions in Tripura
Universities 2
Engineering colleges 3
Government colleges 22
Medical colleges 2
Other professional and technical
colleges
10
Educational infrastructure (2015-16)

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – HEALTH … (1/2)
 The state has an online booking system, Swasthya Sanchar,
wherein health services offered at government hospitals can be
booked in advance through the Internet.
 Tripura is one of the priority states under National Rural Health
Mission (NRHM). The state government has been expanding and
strengthening homeopathic and Ayurvedic systems of medical
services, especially in rural areas.
 The state government has allocated US$ 120 million to the health &
family welfare department in 2017-18. During 2017-18, a new blood
bank will be made operational in Dhalai district hospital. New
buildings of 100 bedded Sub-Divisional hospital will be
commissioned at Kanchanpur, Teliamura and Amarpur.
 The state government, with financial help from the National Health
Mission, has launched mobile blood collection & transportation
services in 3 districts of Tripura with an aim to improve the standard
of healthcare services & develop the blood collection mechanism.
 A 30-bedded homeopathic hospital is planned to be constructed in
Khumulwng, at an estimate cost of US$ 1.04 million. This in turn will
generate employment opportunities & will cater to the local patients.
 As of February 2017, under the state’s Universal Immunisation
Programme (UIP), the government has announced its plans to
expand the availability of rotavirus vaccine in Tripura as well as 4
other states.
 Further, during 2016-17, an initiative related to Teleradiology is
proposed to be launched by the state government for enabling
radiology services to the state’s people. Also, under Swastha Bima
Yojana, the benefit of Tripura Health Insurance Scheme is expected
to be extended to the state’s various bedded health institutions.
Primary health centres 94
State Level hospitals 5
Specialty hospitals 1
Sub-centres 1,033
Community health centres 20
District hospitals 6
Sub-Divisional hospital 11
Health infrastructure (2015-16)
Birth rate
1
21.4
Death rate
1
7
Infant mortality rate
2
40
Health indicators (As of 2015-16)
Source: Sample Registration System (SRS) Bulletin, Tripura State Portal, State Budget 2016-17, 2017-18
National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)
Allocated Released Expenditure
2012-13 2.46 1.28 2.19
2013-14 2.74 2.32 1.69
2014-15 2.68 2.04 2.16
2015-163 2.17 0.18 NA
Note: 1Per thousand persons, 2Per thousand live births, 3Up to June 2015,NA- Not Available

CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE
 The diverse ethno-linguistic groups of Tripura have given rise to a composite culture that includes Bengali, Manipuri, Tripuris, Jamatia, Reang,
Noatia, Koloi, Murasing, Chakma, Halam, Garo, Kuki, Mizo, Mogh, Munda, Oraon, Santhal & Uchoi.
 Tripura has a cultural heritage of music, fine arts, handicrafts & dance. Music is an integral part of the lives of tribal people. There are 19 tribes in
Tripura that contribute to its cultural variety. In the state, a week long festival named “Kharchi” is celebrated with a lot of splendour & vivacity.
 Some of their indigenous instruments are sarinda (string instrument that looks like a peacock), chongpreng (a particular type of plucked string
instrument) & sumui (a kind of flute). Important dance forms include Garia, Jhum, Maimita, Masak Sumani, Lebang Boomani, Hozagiri, Bizu, Hai-
hak, Wangala & Cheraw.
 Football & cricket are 2 popular sports of Tripura. Agartala has its own annual club football championships, where local clubs compete in a league
& knockout format. The Umakanta Academy Ground in Agartala is an important stadium in the state. As per state budget 2016-17, a new scheme
has been proposed by the state government under “Rural Sports” nomenclature, which aims at involving the youth of rural areas into sports
activities, for helping them in participating across various sport competitions.
 Most fairs and festivals celebrated during the year are related to harvest seasons & are an integral part of the state’s culture. Some of the festivals
are Ashokastami Festival, Garia & Gajan Festival, Orange & Tourism Festival, Kharchi Festival, Rash Festival & Pous Sankranti Festival. Tripura
is noted for bamboo & cane handicrafts. Bamboo, wood & cane are used to create an array of furniture, utensils, hand-held fans, replicas, mats,
baskets, idols & interior decoration materials.
 In order endorse the culture of Tripura, the state government has been working hard by taking care of every cultural activity segment, especially
the performing activities. For reinforcement of performing groups of various segments, the state government has proposed to increase the
expenditure during 2016-17.
 In March 2017, 20,000 locals from Bangladesh arrived in south Tripura for attending the annual Baruni festival at Tripureswari temple. This is in
turn increasing cross-border tourism in the state.
Source: Tripura State Portal, State Budget 2016-17

INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE … (1/2)
 In 2013, the Modified Industrial Infrastructure Upgradation Scheme (MIIUS) was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs under
the 12th Five Year Plan. The scheme was implemented with the objective to promote industrial growth, create employment opportunities &
technology upgradation by providing the states with quality infrastructure. Under the scheme, Bodhjungnagar Industrial Area was approved in
March 2015 at project cost of US$ 9.19 million, of which US$ 6.60 million was granted by the central government. In addition, R.K. Nagar
Industrial Area was accorded ‘in-principle’ approval under the scheme & the central government would grant US$ 5.97 million of the overall US$
8.67 million project cost.
Name
Project cost
(US$ million)
Land (acres) Facilities
Rubber Park (Completed) 3.82 58.8
Internal & external road network, developed plot & shed, power &
water supply, telecom, boundary wall, testing lab, sewage &
drainage, and security guard, etc.
Food Park (Implemented) 1.17 30
Cold storage (1,500 metric tonnes), warehouse, quality control
laboratory, sorting, grading & packaging unit, bottle manufacturing
unit and test house.
Export Promotion Park
(Implemented)
1.66 126.1
Administrative block, internal & external road network, developed
plot & shed, power & water supply, telecom, boundary wall,
sewage & drainage, and security guard, among others.
Industrial Growth Centre
(Implemented)
7.4 477
The common infrastructure includes internal roads, 132 KV sub-
station, natural gas supply network, water supply system and
telecom network. The project has been implemented.
Bamboo Park 4.81 69
Common facilities for bamboo-based industries comprise
production processes generic to enterprises, business
development platforms, product development and training centres.
Industrial parks being developed at Bodhjungnagar
Source: Tripura Industrial Development Corporation Limited

INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE … (2/2)
Name of the industrial area Area (in acres) Location
Arundhutinagar industrial estate 9.39 Arundhutinagar, Tripura West
Badarghat industrial estate 20.32 Badarghat, Tripura West
Dukli industrial estate 37.50 Dukli, Tripura West
Bodhjungnagar growth centre 238.53 Bodhjungnagar, Tripura West
Bodhjungnagar export promotion
industrial park
123.20 Bodhjungnagar, Tripura West
Food processing technology park 25.00 Bodhjungnagar, Tripura West
Kumarghat industrial estate 45.66 Kumarghat, Tripura North
Dharmanagar industrial estate 5.00 Dharmanagar, Tripura North
Dewanpassa integrated infrastructure
development centre
45.00 Dewanpassa, Tripura North
Dhajnagar industrial estate 18.79 Dhajnagar, Tripura South
Integrated Infrastructure Dev. Centre Site under selection Tripura South
Integrated Infrastructure Dev. Centre Site under selection Dhalai
Source: Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Tripura

 In May 2015, the central government announced plans to develop
Agartala city, the capital of Tripura, as a smart city of the 98 smart
cities. In August 2015, the Government of Tripura sanctioned US$
0.33 million for the inception of smart city project.
 Agartala is one of the 500 nominated cities covered under the Atal
Mission For Rejuvenation And Urban Transformation (AMRUT)
urban development project. The Government of India allocated US$
0.16 million as funds for administration and office expenses under
AMRUT guidelines.
AMRUT AND SMART CITIES

KEY INDUSTRIES
 Resources, policy incentives, infrastructure & climate in the state
support investments in sectors such as natural gas, food processing,
rubber, tea, bamboo, handloom & handicrafts, sericulture, tourism, IT
& medicinal plants. Natural gas deposits are among the most
important reserves of Tripura’s natural resource base. In Tripura, the
other mineral resources are glass sands, limestone, plastic clay &
hard rock; all of these materials are being used to a variable degree.
Setting up of a new ceramic tiles unit & other mineral based
industries would be encouraged in the private sector.
 Other potential sectors are organic spices, medicinal plants & d bio-
fuel. A state Bio-Fuel Mission has been implemented under the State
Department of Forest, Tripura. Favourable agro-climatic conditions,
low use of chemicals and availability of various spices offer
opportunities for the development & procurement of the spices in the
state.
 The government has also started organic farming in the state. It
would take help and knowledge from Sikkim to expand the organic
farming of vegetables in the state. Around 2,000 hectares of land has
been selected by the agriculture department for organic farming of
vegetables. Marketing counters would be set up in all districts and
sub-divisions after the production starts.
Source: Tripura Industries Development Corporation, Department of Industries & Commerce (Government of Tripura), DIPP
Key industries in Tripura
 Natural gas
 Food processing
 Rubber
 Tea
 Bamboo
 Handloom and handicrafts
 Sericulture
 Tourism
 IT
 Medicinal plants
Investment intentions in terms of IEMs filed, LOIs/DILs issued
Year Number
Proposed investments (US$
million)
2010-11 01 2.98
2011-12 03 11.77
2012-13 03 21.40
2013-14 03 9.95
2014-15 02 2.65

KEY INDUSTRIES – NATURAL GAS
 Tripura has vast natural gas reserves. The gas is available in a non-
associate form, with high methane content of about 97.0%.
Concessional gas-pricing & vast reserves offer potential for setting
up industries in the sector.
 Natural gas is available in the Baramura hills & Rokhia. Natural gas-
based thermal plants have been set up in both places. Natural gas is
presently used mainly for generating power & to some extent in
domestic, industrial, commercial and transport sectors. Emphasis
would be given for setting up industries (e.g., ammonia, urea,
methanol & methanol-based petrochemical industries), where gas
would be utilised as feedstock.
 The availability of superior quality natural gas, at concessional price,
offers a great opportunity to prospective investors, to set up gas-
based industrial units, using natural gas as feedstock, like urea,
methanol, PVC & other projects. Besides this, natural gas can also
be utilised as a cheaper source of energy for various energy-
intensive industrial projects.
Source: Department of Industries & Commerce (Government of Tripura), News Articles
Natural gas production in Tripura (mcm)
643.90
646.74
822.24
1,140.04
1,208.00
1,296.00
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16*
2016-17
Note: MMSCMD: Million Metric Standard Cubic Metres Per Day, BCM: Billion Cubic, Metres *April to February

KEY INDUSTRIES – FOOD PROCESSING
 The agro-climatic conditions in the state are favourable for growing
various fruits and horticultural crops. Tripura’s pineapples and
oranges are known for their unique flavour and organic nature.
 Major spices include ginger, turmeric, chilli, black pepper, cinnamon
and tezpatta. As per 1st advance estimates of 2016-17, major spices
produced in the state were ginger (7,600 MT), turmeric (6,590 MT)
and chillies (3,700 MT).
 As of 2014-15, the state had around 55 food processing units and
one operational mega food park, which is located at Bodhjungnagar,
West Tripura.
 An agri-export zone for pineapples is also being developed. The
state also has potential in the meat processing sector. Tripura
implemented the National Food Security Act, 2013, in September
2015 and became the first state to implement the act in the entire
North East.
 Sikaria Group, Kolkata based firm, will be signing an agreement with
pineapple growers for operation of its mega food park project in
Tripura.
Area of production of major fruits in Tripura in 2016-17
Crops Area (‘000 hectares)
Banana 14.62
Pineapple 12.69
Mango 11.75
Jackfruit 10.07
Orange 7.68
Lime/lemon 5.70
Food sector in Tripura
Food produced 2014-15 2015-16
Egg (lakh nos.) 1,979.49 2,160.84
Meat (‘000 tonnes) 34.25 37.35
Milk (‘000 tonnes 141.23 152.23
Source: Tripura State Portal, Department of Industries & Commerce, Ministry of Agriculture
Note: MT-Metric Tonnes

KEY INDUSTRIES – NATURAL RUBBER
 Tripura is the second largest natural rubber producer in the country,
after Kerala. In 2015-16, the area under rubber was 74,334.95
hectares. The production of rubber in 2015-16 was 49,942.68 MT in
the state.
 Keeping in view the area under plantation, growth potential and
rubber production trends, the state has a vast potential for setting up
of rubber-based industries.
 Natural rubber-based activities have been declared as a thrust area
due to their special significance to the state. With a total plantation
potential for 100,000 hectares, there is significant potential for setting
up rubber-based industries in the state.
 The state government has set up a rubber park at Bodhjungnagar,
with technical support from the Rubber Board, Government of India
 There is a vast scope of investment in sectors like auto parts,
footwear, tread rubber, vulcanised rubber, rubber band, rubber
cushion and mattress, latex thread, textile fabric, hoses etc.
Source: Tripura State Portal, Department of Industries & Commerce (Government of Tripura), News articles, Rubber Board India, MT: Metric tonnes
Number of licensed dealers of rubber in Tripura
237
323
414
520
538
521
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16

KEY INDUSTRIES – TEA
 On the basis of volume of production, Tripura is the fifth largest
among the 14 tea-producing states in India. Agro-climatic conditions
in Tripura are suitable for tea plantation. With an average annual
rainfall of about 210 cm. with a fairly even distribution over the year,
state has a favourable environment for tea production.
 Tripura holds a strong tea plantation base in India, with 54 tea
gardens covering an area of over 7,482.27 hectares as of 2015-16.
Due to large availability of land along with appropriate climatic
conditions, a gradual boost to the tea production in the state has
been witnessed. In 2014-15, tea production in the state stood at 9.5
million kg. Tripura is the fifth largest tea producing state in India after
Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
 Tea grown in Tripura is known for its good blending qualities.
Organic tea and green tea production have been undertaken by
some of the tea estates in the state. Tea production is a growing
industry in Tripura and provides a considerable scope for investment.
 There is a considerable scope to increase the area under tea
plantation as well as productivity in Tripura. There is considerable
scope for investment in the tea blending units in state.
 Durgabari Tea Estate at Sadar, Manu Valley Tea Garden at
Kailasahar, Ludhua Tea Estate at Sabroom and Devipur Tea Garden
at Bishalgarh are some of the important tea gardens in the state.
Tea production in North India (million kgs)
965.07
955.82
1,008.56
920
930
940
950
960
970
980
990
1000
1010
1020
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
Source: Tripura State Portal, News Articles, Tea Board of India, Department of Industries & Commerce (Government of Tripura), 1From April-October 2015

KEY INDUSTRIES – BAMBOO … (1/2)
 Tripura is endowed with rich and diverse bamboo resources. It is
home to 21 species of bamboo of the 130 species available in India.
The state has an area of around 7,195 hectares for the plantation of
bamboo. About 6% of the entire country’s requirement for bamboo
sticks for making incense sticks is met from Tripura.
 Barak (Bambusa balcooa), Bari (Bambusa polymorpha), Mritinga
(Bambusa tulda), Muli (Melocanna baccifera), Kali (Bambusa
nutans), Paora (Bambusa teres), Rupai (Dendrocalamus
longispathus), Dolu (Schizostachyum dullooa), Makal (Bambusa
pallida), Pecha (Dendrocalamus hamiltonii), Kailyai (Gigantochloa
rostrata), Kanak kaich (Bambusa affinis), Lanthi bans
(Dendrocalamus strictus), Tetua (Bambusa spp.), Ish (Bambusa
spp.), Jai (Bambusa spp.), Bombash (Bambusa spp.), Sairil/Wadu
bamboo (Melocalamus compactiflorus) and Bosai (Bambusa spp.)
are the prominent bamboo species available in Tripura. Bamboo is
commercially used for crafts, mats, incense sticks, furniture, home
decor, baskets and bags. There is a potential to develop more
industrial products based on bamboos.
 Tripura’s cane and bamboo handicrafts are considered to be among
the best in the country for their exquisite designs, wide range of
products and artistic appeal. The bamboo industry has a great export
potential as well
 This industry has a great export potential. A modern bamboo tiles
factory has been set up to boost the productive utilisation of the huge
resource in the state. Industrial products like laminated products, ply
boards, corrugated sheets, etc, can be produced and used as
building materials. The factory is located in Bodhjungnagar.
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, News articles
Funds allocated under National Agroforestry & Bamboo
Mission
 Studies have indicated that bamboo is a very effective substitute for
timber. The state government established a Tripura Bamboo Mission
(TBM) in 2007 under public–private partnership framework as an
initiative for the integrated development of the bamboo sector in
Tripura. TBM has a large focus on generating non-muli high value
adding bamboo plantations, especially as private plantations and
homestead plantations. This has enabled the state to increase
bamboo production by threefold in the past three years. From 2006-
2007 to 2015-16, US$ 5.80 million was released under the mission in
Tripura.
0.12
0.18
0.33
0.19
0.03
0.01
0
0.05
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.25
0.3
0.35
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-
17*
2017-
18**
Note: *Fund was released only for maintenance of plantation carried out during 2014-15 & 2015-16 **Fund is being released only for maintenance of plantation carried out during 2015-16

KEY INDUSTRIES – BAMBOO … (2/2)
 Department of Agriculture & Cooperation (DAC), Ministry of
Agriculture implemented National Agroforestry & Bamboo Mission
(NABM scheme under Mission for Integrated Development of
Horticulture (MIDH) with the objective to utilize the potential of
bamboo crop and increase the area of cultivation. During 2015-16,
US$ 0.19 million was allocated and released for the implementation
of NABM scheme in Tripura.
Approved area under National Afforestation Programme (NAP)
Scheme for bamboo production (in ha.)
Funds released under National Agroforestry & Bamboo
Mission
0.09
0.10
0.13
0.19
0
0.02
0.04
0.06
0.08
0.1
0.12
0.14
0.16
0.18
0.2
2012-
13
2013-
14
2014-
15
2015-
16
1,410
1,215
390
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
2012-
13
2013-
14
2014-
15
Bamboo production statistics 2016-17
Crops Area (‘000 hectares)
Bamboo production area
(hectares) under National
Bamboo Mission
7,315
Bamboo bearing area (Ha.) 3,24,600*
Bamboo reserved forest area 6,29,400*
Source: Ministry of Agriculture
Note: *2014-15

KEY INDUSTRIES – HANDLOOM, HANDICRAFTS AND
SERICULTURE
 Tripura’s handloom represents a unique harmonious blend of three
traditions: tribal, Bengali and Manipuri weaving. Tripura is known for
its cane and bamboo handicrafts. About 10,000 artisans are engaged
in the production of over 200 handicrafts products in the state.
Sericulture is an important occupation in the state. Around 4,500
beneficiaries are directly involved in this occupation. In 2015-16
(April-June), silk production in the state stood at 15 MT. Further, the
raw silk production in the state during 2015-16 was recorded to be 52
MT. For 2016-17 the target production was 65 MT of which 12 MT
has been achieved.
 In May 2015, an apparel and garment making centre foundation was
set up in Agartala and a silk processing & printing unit was
inaugurated. The setup of silk units is expected to boost sericulture in
the state & generate employment opportunities.
 Under annual budget 2016-17, the total allocation for handloom,
handicraft and sericulture sector is recorded to be US$ 6.24 million.
 Under schemes such as Integrated Handloom Development Scheme
(IHDS), Marketing and Export Promotion Scheme (MEPS) etc. there
has been a gradual increase in the funds released towards the
development of the handloom industry of the state. The released
funds increased from US$ 0.11 million in 2012-13 to US$ 0.58 million
in 2014-15. From FY15, funds under Integrated Handlooms
Development Scheme are being released under Comprehensive
Handlooms Development Scheme(CHDS), a component of National
Handloom Development Programme(NHDP). US$ 0.28 million were
released to Tripura in 2015-16 under the scheme.
Financial assistance to the handloom weavers (in US$ million)
0.747
0.402
0.530
0.373
0.000
0.100
0.200
0.300
0.400
0.500
0.600
0.700
0.800
2012-
13
2013-
14
2014-
15
2015-
16
Khadi and village industry production and sales in Tripura (in
US$ million)
19
22
23
22
21
20
26
26.5
29.5
29.1
18
17.11
16.8
32.47
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
Production Sales
Source: Khadi and Village Industries Commission
Source: Ministry of Textiles

KEY INDUSTRIES – MEDICINAL PLANTS
 Tripura has about 266 medicinal plants, 379 species of trees, 581
herbs, 320 shrubs,165 climbers, 16 climbing shrubs, 35 ferns & 45
epiphytes. There are around 18 rare plants & 266 species of
medicinal plants (68 trees, 39 shrubs, 71 herbs and 88 climbers) in
the state
 The pertinent tropical climatic conditions in the state support the
flourishing growth of various types of medicinal plants and other
forest resources scattered all over the state.
 The state government has constituted the Medicinal Plant Board of
Tripura. A Medicinal Plant Policy has also been declared by the state
government.
 Tripura Forest Development & Plantations Corporation Ltd. is
engaged in marketing of medicinal plants, with the main objective of
increasing income of local growers & ensuring sustainable economic
development through the cultivation of medicinal plants.
 In 2014, National AYUSH Mission (NAM) was launched by the
Government of India to restructure the delivery mechanism of
AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha &
Homoeopathy) system & strengthen the AYUSH institutions with
necessary infrastructure. In 2014-15, US$ 0.63 million was allocated
& US$ 0.40 million was released for AYUSH mission in Tripura.
While during 2015-16, US$ 0.49 million was allocated & US$ 0.24
million was released under the mission for the state. In 2017-18 US$
0.52 million was released to the state under this scheme.
National AYUSH Mission (centrally sponsored scheme)
Year
Funds allocated
(US$ million)
Funds released
(US$ million)
2014-15 0.63 0.40
2015-16 0.49 0.24
2016-17 NA 0.52
National Mission of Medicinal Plants (NMMP)
(Centrally sponsored scheme)
Year
Funds allocated
(US$ million)
Funds released
(US$ million)
2014-15 0.09 0.09
Source: Tripura State Portal, Ministry of AYUSH

KEY INDUSTRIES – TOURISM
Source: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
 Tripura is an attractive tourist destination with a rich cultural heritage.
There are number of historical Hindu, Buddhist sites. There is also
great potential for development of tourist circuits, involving all the
north-eastern states and Bangladesh. This offers attractive
opportunities for the Hospitality Industry.
 The state has a huge potential in tourism, specially eco-tourism,
religious tourism, heritage tourism, hill tourism, rural tourism,
archaeological tourism and water tourism. Over the years, there has
been a gradual increase in the number of foreign tourists visiting the
state. The number of foreign tourists grew at a CAGR of 50.4% from
2010-11 to 2014-15. Tripura’s tourism department recorded
revenues of US$ 251.01 thousand during 2014-15, which was less
than US$ 313.98 thousand during 2013-14.
 The state government has completed the manufacturing of
Administrative and Academic building during 2015-16, to fulfil the
creation of State Institute of Hotel Management & Catering
Technology in the state. Moreover, the Bhramakunda’s and
Chhabimura’s Destination Development Projects have also been
launched in the state during 2015-16.
 During 2016-17, the state government would initiate the work on
Destination Development project of Golaghati, Narikel Kunj, etc. as
well as the Light and Sound Show in Agartala through ITDC.
 The construction of first 4-star category hotel in the state was started
in May 2017.
Number of domestic tourists visits (‘000)
324.27
359.52
361.79
359.59
361.25
363.18
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
2010-
11
2011-
12
2012-
13
2013-
14
2014-
15
2015-
16
Number of foreign tourists visits (‘000)
5.21 6.05 7.84
11.85
26.69
34.89
0
10
20
30
40
2010
-11
2011
-12
2012
-13
2013
-14
2014
-15
2015
-16

KEY INDUSTRIES – IT
 Educated and low-cost human resources available in the state make it attractive to the IT industry.
 In August 2015, the first IT hub in the North East was commissioned in Tripura. As the state is connected to Bangladesh through a submarine
cable, the state will be witnessing high speed internet connectivity.
 Tripura is considered the second best IT destination in the Northeast, after Guwahati, with a potential for setting up IT-enabled services.
 The availability of IT trained manpower in the state has significantly improved over the years. The annual intake capacity of the IT courses being
run by universities and colleges in Tripura alone works out to about 1500 persons, of which the engineering courses in IT account for annual
intake capacity of about 300 candidates.
 During 2015-16, 13 online services were inaugurated in the state under e-District project. Further, an incubation centre is also being set up for
encouraging the IT entrepreneurship in the state.
 During 2016-17, a service delivery based on cloud will be established in Tripura State Data Centre, which will deliver better management, on-
demand self-service, etc. across various Departments of the state. Moreover, the extension of broadband internet connectivity across various
Tehsil offices of the state will be done in 2016-17.
 From January 2017 onwards, all government related transactions and payments would be made online. The move is expected to assist in opening
up of bank accounts of the 15000 workers, working in the tea gardens of Tripura.
 Two software technology parks (STPs) to open soon in Agartala to develop the northeastern region’s IT industry.
 In April 2017, North East India’s largest IT hub was inaugurated in the state in order to boost e-governance & employment, besides to export
software technology. The IT hub, 6th of its in the North Eastern region, costed around US$7.43 million.
 As per state budget 2017-18, all district headquarters, sub-divisional headquarters and blocks except 12 bocks have been provided with internet
connectivity and the remaining Blocks are also expected to be covered during 2017-18.
Source: Tripura State Portal

KEY APPROVALS REQUIRED
Approvals and clearances required Department
Incorporation of the company Registrar of Companies
Allotment of land/shed
A committee headed by General Manager – Tripura Industrial Development
Corporation Limited (TIDC) would allot land/shed for the North Tripura, South
Tripura and Dhalai districts. The Deputy Director of Industries would allot land/shed
for the West Tripura district
Power Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL)
Pollution clearance Tripura State Pollution Control Board and Chief Inspector of Factories and Boilers

KEY INVESTMENT PROMOTION OFFICES
Agency Description
Tripura Industrial Development
Corporation Ltd (TIDC)
 Incorporated in 1974, TIDC performs the twin role of state industrial development and state financial
corporation. The corporation acts as a catalyst in the promotion and development of industries and
provides financial assistance and infrastructure facilities.
Tripura Tea Development
Corporation
(TTDC)
 TTDC was set up in 1980 for the development of the tea industry in the state. It is the nodal agency for
growth of small farmers for tea plantation in the state.
Tripura Forest Development and
Plantation Corporation Limited
(TFDPC)
 Established in 1976, TFDPC is a public sector undertaking by the state government.
 It aims to develop forests through plantations and improve the conditions of the economically weaker
sections, especially the tribal population dependent on forests for living.
Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous
District Council (TTADC)
 TTADC was established in 1982 as an autonomous institution.
 It aims to introduce internal autonomy and protect the social, economic and cultural interests of the tribal
population as a whole.
The Medicinal Plant Board of Tripura
(MPBT)
 MPBT was formed in 2001 to promote, conserve, cultivate, harvest, process and market medicinal
plants in the state.
 It provides assistance in cultivation, storage, transportation, and training, among others.

CONTACT LIST
Agency Description
Tripura Industrial Development
Corporation Limited (TIDC)
Shilpa Nigam Bhawan, Near Ginger Hotel,
Khejur Bagan, P.O:- Kunjaban- 799006
Phone: 91-381-222-6617/222-6373
Tripura Tea Development
Corporation Limited
(TTDC)
New J.B. School
P.O. Abhoynagar
Agartala - 799005
Phone: 91-381-2224 128/222 3173
Tripura Forest Development and
Plantation Corporation Limited
(TFDPC)
Abhoynagar
Agartala - 799005
Phone: 91-381-2354 763
The Medicinal Plant Board of Tripura
(MPBT)
Van Gaveshana Sadan
Gandhi gram
Agartala - 799012
Phone: 91-381-2397 325

COST OF DOING BUSINESS IN TRIPURA
Cost parameter Cost estimate Source
Hotel costs – government
accommodation
US$ 33 to US$ 128 Tripura Tourism Development Corporation
Residential space (per month rent for
2,000 sq ft house)
US$ 135 to US$ 410 Industry sources
Power cost (per kwh)
Domestic: US 5.5 -11.69 cents
Commercial: US 8.8 - 12.24 cents
Industrial: US 9.67 - 12.02 cents
Tariff schedule of Tripura State Electricity
Corporation Ltd for 2014-15
Labour cost – shops (minimum wages
per day)
US$ 2.2 -2.7
Ministry of Labour and Employment,
Government of India

STATE ACTS & POLICIES … (1/2)
Tripura Industrial
Investment Promotion
Incentives Scheme, 2012
 To make Tripura a preferred destination for industrial and trade activities.
 To promote economic development and improve living standards.
 To promote the Northeast as an attractive investment destination by providing concessions and incentives.
 To promote industrialisation covering various fields such as pharmaceuticals, packaging, steel and rolling mill,
cement, FMCG, poultry feed, ferro-alloy, bakery, hotels, hospitals, power generation in the region,
North East Industrial and
Investment Promotion
Policy (NEIIPP), 2007
Objectives
 To promote sustainable use and management of natural forests and wildlife resources.
 To create employment opportunities and generate revenues for the state.
Eco Tourism Policy 2004
Tripura State Bamboo
Policy
 To realise the economic, social and environmental potential of Tripura’s bamboo resource, develop it into one of
the major economic sectors of the state, and provide employment and income generating activities for the tribals
and rural poor.
IT/ITeS Policy and
Roadmap - 2017
 Digital transformation of government services.
 Development of digital infrastructure.
 Capacity building, training and skill development
 Positioning Tripura as an attractive location for investments in IT/ITeS segment.
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STATE ACTS & POLICIES … (2/2)
Objectives
 To develop the medicinal plant sector such that the state becomes a leading cultivator of medicinal plants that
occur under climatic and natural factors of the state.
Tripura Medicinal Plant
Policy
 To attract investments in the state’s IT sector in order to facilitate growth in the sector
 To create employment opportunities in the IT sector
IT Policy of Tripura, 2000
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INCENTIVES
Agency Description
IT industry
 Partial reimbursement at 20 per cent of floor space rentals, actually paid by IT enterprises.
 Reimbursements subject to a maximum limit of US$ 0.05 million per annum.
Government tenders
 85 per cent exempted from the payment of earnest money and security deposits on tenders floated by the state
government department/agencies.
 Procurement preference at 15% on purchases in tendering process by the state government department/agencies
subject to at least 30 per cent value addition within the state.
Capital investment
subsidy to SC, ST
and women
 Capital investment subsidy of 30 per cent & additional subsidy of 2.5 per cent for ST, SC, and women on fixed capital
investment for land and civil works with a maximum limit of US$ 0.08 per unit.
Incentives declared
by central
government
 Exemption of excise duty on finished products.
 Central transport subsidy.
 Income tax benefit.
 Capital investment subsidy.
 Interest subsidy on working capital loans.
 Comprehensive insurance scheme for insurance coverage; subsidies to service, biotechnology and power generating
industries.
Other benefits
 On transportation of fruits and fruit product meant for export, a subsidy of 90 per cent on air freight from Agartala to
Guwahati/Kolkata.
 Tripura Industrial Development Agency (TIDA), as single window for providing necessary clearances and other
assistance to entrepreneurs.
 Prompt and regular clearance of incentives and subsidy claims.

EXCHANGE RATES
Source: Reserve Bank of India
Year INR equivalent of one US$
2004-05 44.81
2005-06 44.14
2006-07 45.14
2007-08 40.27
2008-09 46.14
2009-10 47.42
2010-11 45.62
2011-12 46.88
2012-13 54.31
2013-14 60.28
2014-15 60.28
2015-16 65.46
2016-17 67.09
Q1 2017-18 64.46
Exchange Rates (Fiscal Year)

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