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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 2015-16, tea production in the state stood at 8.96 million kg.

Fifth largest tea

producing state

Tripura is the 2nd largest natural rubber producer in the country, after Kerala. As of 2015-16, production of

rubber in the state stood at 44,245 tonnes as compared to 39,000 tonnes in 2013-14.

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% 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%, 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; *As of 08.09.2014

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) 8

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 (%) 96.8*

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.

Source: Wikimedia Commons


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 Advanced Estimates provided by Directorate of


Per capita GSDP (US$) 1,406.7 1546 Advanced Estimates provided by Directorate of


Physical Infrastructure

Installed power capacity (MW) 727.24 331,117.58 Central Electricity Authority, as of October 2017

Wireless subscribers (No) 12,903,1291 1,183,040,925 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of

September 2017

Internet subscribers (No) 6,300,0001 431,210,000 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of

June 2017

National highway length (km) 854 115,435 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; *As of 08.09.2014

Parameter Tripura All states Source

Social Indicators

Literacy rate (%) *96.8 73.0 Census, 2011

Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 21.4 21.6 SRS Bulletin

Investment

FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 0.11

357.47 Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, April

2000 to September 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

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CAGR 8.84%

GSDP per capita of Tripura at current prices (in US$)

59

3

65

7

70

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84

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88

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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)

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5

2.2

1

2.6

8

2.7

1

2.9

9 3

.63

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.47

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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$)

60

4

64

3 77

1

77

1

84

0 10

08

11

53

11

22

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8

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6

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% to the state’s

GSDP, followed by primary (32.99%) & secondary (15.74%) sectors.

The tertiary sector grew at a CAGR of 11.83% 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% between 2004-05 and

2015-16.

The secondary sector registered a CAGR of 7.41% 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 586.43

Vegetables 785.31

Onion 1.38

Plantation crops 33.48

Horticulture crops 1423.26

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

2016-17, an area of 75.0 thousand hectares was brought under fruit

cultivation & 46.0 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

7,7

90

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Horticulture crop production in Tripura

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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – FDI INFLOWS &

INVESTMENTS

According to the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP),

FDI inflows1 to the Northeast states reached US$ 100 million from

April 2000 to September 2017.

FDI equity inflows, 2008-09 to 2016-17 (US$ million)

Source: Tripura State Portal

42

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54.67

12.81

11.06

11.74

6.33

3.39

Central Assistance

State's Share ofCentral 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, 2017-182-Up to September 2017

2


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% of the budgetary expenditure), followed by public works (11.51%), rural development (9.96%), agriculture

(5.37%) and health (4.85%).


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.) 17

Length completed (km) 163.460

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY ) 2017-18 (up to

October 2017)


PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – RAILWAYS &

AIRPORTS

As of 2015-16, 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. As of October 2017 around 60% of the land acquisition

was completed on the Bangladesh side.

2013-14 2014-

15

2015-

16

2016-

17

2017-

182

Total

passen

ger

traffic

824,000 879,182 921,591 1,183,567 648,168

Aircraft

movem

ent

(nos.)

8,066 7,612 7,158 8,899 4,776

Cargo

handle

d

(tonnes

)

6,603 5,681 5,456 6,057 2,873

Note: 1Up to September 2015, 2April to September 2017


PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – POWER … (1/2)

As of October 2017, Tripura had a total installed power generation

capacity of 727.24 MW, of which 185.51 MW was under state

utilities, 536.73 MW was under central & 5.00 MW was under private

sector.

Of the total installed capacity, 643.85 MW was contributed by

thermal power, 62.38 MW by hydropower & 21.01 MW by renewable

resources as of October 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)

24

3.4

24

4.1

26

5.0

26

5.0

41

2.1

43

3.1

62

7.1

67

6.5

72

7.3

72

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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 August 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 863

Total rural households 796,000

Electrified rural households 582,000

Un-electrified rural households 215,000

Status of rural electrification in Tripura (as of October 2017)

Area type Nos.

Intensively electrified villages 1,398

Electrified BPL households 205,916

Status of rural electrification in Tripura under DDUGJY scheme

(as on August 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 September 2017, the North East region had 115,109 wireline

subscribers for BSNL and 1,544,804 BSNL wireless subscribers.

According to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI),

Northeast had a total of 12.90 million wireless subscribers and 115

thousand wireline subscribers as of September 2017.

By the end of September 2017, 604,878 subscribers had submitted

request for mobile number portability in the Northeast. Moreover,

total tele-density in the Northeast region was recorded to be 91.81%

as of September 2017. The total number of post offices in the

Northeast, as of March 2017, was recorded at 711.

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

12,903,129

Wire-line subscribers

115,229

Internet subscribers 6,300,0002

Rural internet subscribers

2,390,0002

Urban internet subscribers

3,910,0002

Telecom Infrastructure (As of September 2017)

Source: TRAI, press release, September 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) 16881

Cable laid (km) 1,672

GPs for which cable laid 816

No. of GPs lit 791

Performance Status of NOFN Project

(As of November 2017)

Source: Ministry Of Communications And Information Technology, GP-Gram Panchayat

Note: 1As of July 2017, 2As of September 2017


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 2017-18, work on construction of 4 shelters for the urban homeless under NULM is targeted to be completed during the year

2017-18. Water bodies Rejuvenation and beautification sanctioned under SDS is expected to be completed in 2018. Moreover, skill training and

placement under NULM is also in progress and initiative will be taken to cover all the ULBs during the year.

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 2015-16, Tripura had a total of 4,850 schools with an enrolment of

789,146 students of which 21,690 were in pre- primary, 3,66,868

were in primary, 202,644 were in upper primary, 170,358 were in

secondary and 56,360 were in higher secondary.

In 2015-16, of the total number of students in the state, the number

of girls in the state totalled to 385,591 and Tripura had 80 girls only

schools. Over the same period, Tripura had 13,589 female teachers

from the total 46,613 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: 2,408

Senior basic:1,256

Secondary: 597

Higher secondary: 409

Dropout rate (%)

Class I-V: 1.28

Class I-VIII: 1.62

Class IX-X: 24.37

Number of teachers

Primary (I-IV): 23,579

Middle (V-VIII): 12,566

Secondary (IX-X): 5,103

Higher secondary (XI-XII): 5,365

Tripura’s education statistics (2015-16)

Literacy rate 87.2

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.

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and the

Tripura Government have signed an agreement under which 11,884

elementary level teachers will be given training under a two-year

diploma programme in elementary education.

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 rate1

13.7

Death rate1

5.5

Infant mortality rate2

24

Health indicators (As of 2016)

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.

In order to promote culture and heritage and maintain sense of unity peace and integrity, during 2017-18 Lok Sanskriti Utsab shall be organized at

Gram Panchayat and ADC village level and thousands of folk artist will participate in the Utsab without any discrimination of culture, color and

creed.

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)

64

3.9

0

64

6.7

4 82

2.2

4

1,1

40

.04

1,2

08

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600

800

1000

1200

1400

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201

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6

201

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7

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 per the 3rd advance estimate of 2016-17, total fruit production in

the state is 586.43 thousand MT, total vegetables production is

785.31 thousand MT, total plantation production is 33.48 thousand

MT, total spices production is 18.04 thousand 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

23

7

32

3

41

4

52

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53

8

52

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100

200

300

400

500

600

201

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6


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 Northeast India (million kgs)

96

5.0

7

95

5.8

2

1,0

08

.56

920

930

940

950

960

970

980

990

1000

1010

1020

201

3-1

4

201

4-1

5

201

5-1

6

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.

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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

0.0

9

0.1

0 0

.13

0.1

9

0.0

3

0

0.02

0.04

0.06

0.08

0.1

0.12

0.14

0.16

0.18

0.2

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13

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14

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5

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FY

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1,4

10

1,2

15

39

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200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

1600

201

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13

201

3-

14

201

4-

15

Bamboo production statistics 2016-17

Crops Area (‘000 hectares)

Bamboo production area

(hectares) under National

Bamboo Mission

7,315

Bamboo bearing area (Ha.) 3,24,6001

Bamboo reserved forest area 6,29,4001

Source: Ministry of Agriculture

Note: 12014-15, 2Funds Allocated

2


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)

0.7

47

0.4

02

0.5

30

0.3

73

0.000

0.100

0.200

0.300

0.400

0.500

0.600

0.700

0.800

201

2-

13

201

3-

14

201

4-

15

201

5-

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 3

2.4

7

0.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

200

9-1

0

201

0-1

1

201

1-1

2

201

2-1

3

201

3-1

4

201

4-1

5

201

5-1

6

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 0.64 0.52

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.

Government has sanctioned Rs 7.5 crore renovation and retrofitting

of the Neer Mahal at melaghar, the second waterpalace of India.

Number of domestic tourists visits (‘000)

32

4.2

7

35

9.5

2

36

1.7

9

35

9.5

9

36

1.2

5

36

3.1

8

300

310

320

330

340

350

360

370

201

0-

11

201

1-

12

201

2-

13

201

3-

14

201

4-

15

201

5-

16

Number of foreign tourists visits (‘000)

5.21 6.05 7.84

11

.85

26

.69

34

.89

0

10

20

30

40

201

0-1

1

201

1-1

2

201

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3

201

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4

201

4-1

5

201

5-1

6


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

accomodation 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. Read more

Read more

Read more

Read more

Read more

http://tripura.gov.in/cms/sites/default/files/documents/IT-ITeS Policy and Roadmap - 2017.pdf

http://www.tidc.in/P_scheme_2012.pdf

http://dipp.nic.in/policies-rules-and-acts/policies/north-east-industrial-investment-promotion-policy-neiipp-2007

http://tripuratourism.gov.in/images/ALLpdf/Ecotourism-Policy-Tripura.pdf

http://farmersportal.tripura.gov.in/PDF/Policy/Forest/State_Bamboo_Policy.pdf


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

Read more

Read more

To make outdoor advertisement as one of the major revenue resource by tapping the hidden potential.

To guide outdoor advertisements in the state of Tripura.

Outdoor Advertising

Policy Read more

http://farmersportal.tripura.gov.in/PDF/Policy/Forest/Policy_on_Medicinal_plant_of_the_State_of_Tripura.pdf

http://documents.gov.in/TR/658.pdf

http://farmersportal.tripura.gov.in/PDF/Policy/Forest/Policy_on_Medicinal_plant_of_the_State_of_Tripura.pdf


INCENTIVES

Agency Description

IT industry Partial reimbursement at 20% 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% 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% value addition within the state.

Capital investment

subsidy to SC, ST

and women

Capital investment subsidy of 30% & additional subsidy of 2.5% 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% 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

Q2 2017-18 64.29

Exchange Rates (Fiscal Year)


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