Largest bamboo producing hub in India

Tripura accounts for nearly 60 per cent of bamboo sticks required for making incense sticks. Around 21 of the 130 bamboo species known in India are grown in the state.

Second largest natural rubber producer in India

Tripura is the second largest natural rubber producer in the country, after Kerala. Around 65,760 hectares of area was under natural rubber cultivation over 2010-11.

Fifth largest tea producing state

Tripura has about 60 tea estates and 4,000 small tea growers, producing 10 million kg of tea every year. Tea produced in Tripura is famous for its blending qualities.

Unique cultural mix in handicraft art

A unique harmonious blend of three traditions (tribal, Bengali and Manipuri weaving) can be seen in Tripuras handicrafts. The state is known for its unique cane and bamboo handicrafts. Tripura has several potential, yet 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.
Source: Tripura Socio Economic Survey 2010-2011, Aranca Research

Untapped resources provided growth potential

Offers international trade opportunities

Tripura acts as a gateway between Northeast India and Bangladesh. This offers a potential for international trade.

Food processing hub in Northeast

Tripuras agro-climatic conditions are favourable for growing various fruit and horticultural crops. The states 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, and an agri-export zone for pineapples. It also has potential in the meat-processing sector.
Source: Tripura Socio Economic Survey 2010-2011, Aranca Research

2011

Tourism hub demand in North East Growing

With its pleasant climate and scenic landscape, Tripura is a favoured tourist destination. The state offers tourists attractions such as temples, rivers and rock carvings.

Untapped resources and medical plants

Tripura has several potential, but unexplored sectors such as organic spices, biofuels and eco-tourism.
The state has a wide variety of medical plants. It has 266 medicinal plants, with 68 species of trees, 71 herbs, 39 shrubs and 88 climbers.

2016E
Bamboo industry: US$ 74 million

Bamboo industry: US$ 13 million

Advantage: Tripura

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) and Tripura Institute of Technology (TIT), which provide skilled manpower to various industries.

The engineering sector is delicensed; support 100 per cent FDI is allowed in the Tripura has a wide range of fiscal and sector

Policy and infrastructure

policy incentives for businesses under the Tripura Industrial Investment Due to policy support, there was Promotion Incentive Scheme, 2012.

cumulative FDI of USD14.0 billion into the sector over April 2000 improved February Developing infrastructure, rail 2012, up 8.6 per cent of totalof & air making connectivity, and establishment trade routes have facilitated trade. FDI into the country in that period

Tripura has four administrative districts: North Tripura, West Tripura, South Tripura and Dhalai. Agartala is the capital of Tripura and the states largest city. Key towns in the state are Kailashahar, Udaipur, Khumulwng, Kamalpur, Ambassa, Khowai and Sabroom. Main rivers flowing through Tripura are Gomati, Manu, Khowai, Feni, Doloi, Muhuri and Haora.

Parameters
Capital Geographical area (sq km) Administrative districts (No) Population density (persons per sq km)* Total population (million)*

Tripura
Agartala 10,492 8 350 3.6 1.8 1.8 961 87.8

Tripura is bounded on the north, west, south and southeast by Bangladesh; whereas in the east, it 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.

Male population (million)* Female population (million)* Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males)* Literacy rate (%)*

Sources: Government of Tripura website, www.tripura.nic.in

Parameter Economy
GSDP as a percentage of all states GSDP Average GSDP growth rate (%)* Per capita GSDP (US$)

Tripura

All-States

Source

0.23 11.2 1,106.7

100 15.6 1,414.2

Planning Commission Databook, 2012-13, current prices Planning Commission Databook, 2004-05 to 2012-13, current prices Planning Commission Databook, 2012-13, current prices

Physical Infrastructure
Installed power capacity (MW) Wireless subscribers (No) Broadband subscribers (No)^ National highway length (km) Airports (No) 412.1 8,960,542^ 53,399** 400 1 225,133.1 867,803,583 15,050,000 79,116 133 Central Electricity Authority, as of May 2013 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of March 2013 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of March 2013 Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, as of March 2013 Airports Authority of India

*Calculated in Indian rupee terms, ** As of December 2011, ^Combined figures for the Northeast states comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura

Parameter Social Indicators

Literacy rate (%) Birth rate (per 1,000 population)

Tripura

All-States

Source

87.8 14.3

74.0 21.8

SRS Bulletin (www.censusindia.gov.in), 2012 SRS Bulletin (www.censusindia.gov.in), 2012

Investment
FDI equity inflows (US$ billion)
Outstanding investments (US$ billion)

0.08*
12.1

193.4
10,499.2

Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, April 2000 to March 2013 CMIE (2012-13)

*FDI inflows for RBIs (Reserve Bank of Indias) Guwahati-region, which includes Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. SRS: Sample Registration System

At current prices, Tripuras total gross state domestic product (GSDP) was about US$ 4.1 billion in 2012-13. GSDP increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1 per cent between 2004-05 and 2012-13.
1.9

GSDP of Tripura at current prices (in US$ billion)

4.1

CAGR 10.1%*
2.9 2.2 2.4 2.9

3.8 3.2

4.1

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

Source: Planning Commission, March 2013 * In Indian rupee terms

2012-2013

Tripuras net state domestic product (NSDP) was about US$ 3.7 billion during 2012-13. NSDP grew at a CAGR of 9.5 per cent between 2004-05 and 2012-13.
1.8

NSDP of Tripura at current prices (in US$ billion)

CAGR 9.5%*
2.2 2.6 2.7

3.8
3.5 2.9

3.7

2.0

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

Source: Planning Commission, March 2013 * In Indian rupee terms

2012-2013

The states per capita GSDP was US$ 1,106.7 over 201213 compared to US$ 591.4 during 2004-05. Per capita GSDP rose at an average annual rate of 8.14 per cent between 2004-05 and 2012-13.

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

CAGR 8.1%*
702 591 655 1,130 1,060 844 1,107 910

841

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

Source: Planning Commission, March 2013 * In Indian rupee terms

2012-2013

Tripuras per capita NSDP was US$ 1,012.7 during 2012-13 vis--vis US$ 542.6 over 2004-05. Per capita NSDP increased at an average rate of 8.11 per cent between 2004-05 and 2012-13.
US$

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

CAGR 8.1%*
773
543 602 642 775

987
843

1,059

1,013

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

Source: Planning Commission, March 2013 * In Indian rupee terms

2012-2013

During 2012-13, the tertiary sector contributed 50.1 per cent to the states GSDP, followed by secondary (25.3 per cent) and primary (24.6 per cent) sectors. The secondary sector registered the highest CAGR of 9.8 per cent* between 2004-05 and 2012-13. The rise was driven by growth in manufacturing, construction, and electricity, gas and water supply sub-sectors. The tertiary sector grew at a CAGR of 8.3 per cent* between 2004-05 and 2012-13. The increase was driven by growth in trade, hotels, real estate, finance, insurance, transport, communications and other services sub-sectors. The primary sector rose at a CAGR of 7.4 per cent* between 2004-05 and 2012-13.

GSDP composition by sector

CAGR*
50.7%
8.3% 50.1%

22.8%

9.8%

25.3%

26.5% 2004-2005 Primary sector

7.4%

24.6% 2012-2013

Secondary sector

Tertiary sector

Source: Planning Commission, March 2013 * In Indian rupee terms

Agriculture and allied activities are Tripuras mainstay. Crop Over 2010-11, food grain production in the state totaled 712,348 tonnes. Rice, jackfruit, pineapple, potato, sugarcane, chilly and natural rubber are some of the major crops of the state. Tripura is the second largest natural rubber producer in the country, after Kerala. During 2010-11, around 65,760 hectares area was under natural rubber cultivation. Tripura has significant biodiversity, with 266 species of medicinal plants. A variety of horticultural and plantation crops are produced in the state. Major plantation crops include coconut, areca nut, oil palm, cashew, tea, coffee and rubber. Bamboo-based activities play a key role for significant growth in Tripura. The value of the bamboo industry is estimated at US$ 13 million, with a potential to reach US$ 74 million in the next five years.
Rice Jackfruit

Annual production in 2012-13 (tonnes)

702,500** 246,000

Pineapple
Potato Sugarcane Chilly Natural rubber

153,710
123,000 44,955** 3,700 26,191*

Areca nut
Coconut Total pulses Total oilseeds

9,920
18,200 5,200** 3,698**

Source: Economic Review of Tripura, 2010-11 Indian Horticulture Database 2011, National Horticulture Board, CMIE 2010-2011 *In 2009-10, ** In 2010-11

Over 2012-13, outstanding investments in Tripura totaled US$ 12.1 billion. The manufacturing sector accounted for around 32.0 per cent of total outstanding investments, followed by the electricity sector (30.5 per cent). According to the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP), FDI inflows* to the Northeast states totaled US$ 78 million from April 2000 to February 2013.

Break up of outstanding investments by sectors (2012-13)

9.3% 0.6% Electricity 30.5% Mining Manufacturing 32.0% Services Real Estate 27.5%

* FDI data for the Guwahati-region includes Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura

Source: CMIE

As of March 2011, Tripura had a total road length of 33,772 km. Major towns are connected by national highways that run through the state for about 400 km. NH-44 links Tripura with rest of the Northeast. The Tripura Road Transport Corporation (TRTC) provides state road transport services. TRTC operates 39 buses and 20 trucks on 32 routes.

Road type
Total road length National highways State highways Major district roads Other district roads
Source: Maps of India

Road length (km)

33,772 400 689 90 1,218 16,415

Rural roads

Source: Economic Review of Tripura 2010-11, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, CMIE 2010-2011

As of March 2011, the railway route length in the state was around 151 km. Major railway stations are Dharmanagar and Kumarghat. located in Agartala,
Dharmanagar

A 14 km metre-gauge railway line has been proposed between Akhaura (Bangladesh) and Agartala (Tripura). In addition, there is a proposed railway link to be developed between Agartala and Sabroom, covering 110 km and is expected to be completed by 2014.

Kumarghat

Railway station

Tripura has a domestic airport at Agartala, known as C.A. Agartala Airport. The airport is administered by the Airports Authority of India and is located 12 km southeast of Agartala city. Domestic airlines operating from this airport are Jet Airways, Air India, SpiceJet and Indigo Airlines, with regular flights to destinations such as Guwahati, Kolkata, Silchar, Imphal, Delhi and Chennai. Nearly 176 flights operate from Agartala every week, making it one of the busiest airports in Northeast India, after Guwahati. Agartala Airport has an advanced instrument landing system, enabling landing of aircrafts when visibility is down to 800 m. Agartala Airport has been upgraded by the extension of the airstrip and provision of night landing facilities.
Sources: Airports Authority of India, The Hindu

Domestic airport

As of May 2013, Tripura had a total installed power generation capacity of 412.1 MW (comprised 169.36 MW owned by the state government and 242.71 MW as central share). Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited was incorporated in 2004 and it is responsible for generation, transmission and distribution of power in the state. There are two ongoing power projects in Tripura: a 101 MW gas-based power project at Monarchak that is being executed by the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) and is expected to go on trial in June and become operational by December 2013; and a 726.6 MW gas-based power project at Palatana that is being set up by ONGC-Tripura Power Company (OTPC) Private Limited. After the commissioning of the 726.6 MW plant, Tripura would become a power surplus state.

Installed power capacity (MW)

412.1 412.1

243.4

244.1

265.0

265.0

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14*

Source: Central Electricity Authority *As of May 2013

As of December 2011, Tripura had 135 telephone exchanges. Telecom infrastructure is being upgraded in the state by laying an optical fibre cable (OFC) network, connecting all towns by strengthening the internet backbone, etc. The wireless local loop (WLL) system/mobile services have also been introduced. As of March 2011, Tripura had 36,513 wireless local loop (WLL) connections and 57,897 Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) telephone connections. The state had 11,861 broadband subscribers, as of September 2012. As of March 2011, the number of mobile connections provided by BSNL were 325,270.

Telecom Infrastructure (As of March 2013)

Wireless connections* 8,960,542

Wire-line connections*
BSNL telephone connections Post offices Telephone exchanges

189,884
57,897** 710
#

135^

Sources: TRAI, 18th April, 2013 Report, Department of Telecommunications, Annual Report 2011-12, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, India Post, Economic Review of Tripura 2010-11 *Combined figures for the Northeast states comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura **As of March 2011, ^As of December 2011, #As of January 2013

Some of the major telecom operators in Tripura

Bharti Airtel Aircel Limited Reliance Communications Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Tata Teleservices Vodafone Essar IDEA Cellular
Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, The Hindu

Under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), two projects worth US$ 38.6 million has been sanctioned for Agartala. The projects are for water supply and sewerage in the north zone of the city. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has initiated a number of projects in Tripura in the areas of water supply, solid-waste management system, sewerage and sanitation. Programmed activities for Agartalas solid-waste management system are expected to be completed by 2013. Programmed activities for Agartala in water supply, sewerage and sanitation sectors are scheduled for completion by 2014. Under the Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT), US$ 2.6 million has been allocated for the development of the storm drainage system in Ranirbazar, and US$ 14.4 million for the development of roads in Belonia, Kailashahar and Kamalpur. The Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India, has sanctioned the construction of a town hall at Sonamura Town in Tripura, with an estimated investment of US$ 5 million.

Sources: JNNURM, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India

Tripura has a literacy rate of 87.8 per cent, according to the provisional data of Census 2011; the male and female literacy rates are 92.2 per cent and 83.1 per cent, respectively. As of March 2011, the state had 2,298 primary schools, 1,274 middle schools, 533 high schools and 350 higher secondary schools. The School Education Department of Tripura focuses on achieving zero dropout and 100 per cent retention in elementary level of schooling in Tripura through Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) Scheme. During 2011-12, the Mid Day Meal Scheme covered 591,248 students of primary schools (I VIII) in the state.

Tripuras education statistics (2010-11)

Primary: 2,298 Middle: 1,274 High: 533 Higher secondary: 350

Number of schools

Dropout rate (%)

Primary stage: 4.0 Elementary stage: 9.6

Primary schools: 7,855 Middle schools: 8,476 High schools: 8,584 Higher secondary schools: 9,119

Number of teachers

Source: Economic Review of Tripura 2010-11

Literacy rate (%)

Literacy rate Male literacy Female literacy 87.8 92.2 83.1

Source: Census 2011 (provisional data)

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). Tripura has two universities, 17 general colleges, three engineering colleges, two medical colleges, one agricultural college, a law college, eight industrial training institutes and three polytechnic institutes. The state government is taking several initiatives to encourage setting up various educational complexes.

Educational infrastructure (2010-11)

Universities Colleges Engineering colleges 2^ 17 3

Medical colleges
Agricultural college Law college Industrial training institutes (ITI) Polytechnic institutes

2*
1 1 8 3

Source: Economic Review of Tripura 2010-11, University Grants Commission, Medical Council of India ^As of February 2013 *As of November 2012

Premier institutions in Tripura

Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) College National Institute of Technology Tripura Institute of Technology Tripura University

As of March 2011, Tripura had 17 hospitals, 79 primary health centres and 635 dispensaries/sub-centres. The state has an online booking system, Swasthya Sanchar, through which health services offered at government hospitals can be booked in advance through the internet. Availability status and different management information system (MIS) reports, are also offered via this system. The government is encouraging private parties to establish health infrastructure in Tripura as part of the public-private partnership initiative.

Tripura is one of the priority states under National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). The state has been approved an outlay of US$ 21.2 million by the central government to improve health profile and infrastructure in the state.

Health indicators (as of 2011)

Birth rate* Death rate* Infant mortality rate** 14.3 5.0 29

Health infrastructure (2010-11)

Hospitals 17 79 635 2,662 6 1,480 85 56 Primary health centres Dispensaries/sub-centres Hospital beds Blood banks Allopathic doctors Homeopathic doctors Ayurvedic doctors

Agartala Government Medical College & Hospital, Cancer Hospital (upgraded recently as a regional cancer centre) and Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital are major hospitals in the state. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) Scheme for below poverty line (BPL) families was launched in November 2009 in Tripura. 68,715 patients had obtained the benefit of the scheme until October 2011.

Sources: Sample Registration System (SRS) Bulletin 2012, Economic Review of Tripura 2010-11, (www.censusindia.gov.in) *Per thousand persons, **Per thousand live births

Tripura has a cultural heritage of music, fine arts, handicrafts and dance. Music is an integral part of the lives of tribal people in the state. There are 19 tribes in Tripura that contribute to the cultural variety of the state. Some of their indigenous instruments are sarinda (string instrument that looks like a peacock), chongpreng (a particular type of plucked string instrument) and sumui (a kind of flute). Important dance forms in the state are Garia, Jhum, Maimita, Masak Sumani, Lebang Boomani, Hozagiri, Bizu, Hai-hak, Wangala and Cheraw. Football and cricket are two popular sports of Tripura. Agartala has its own annual club football championships, where local clubs compete in a league and knockout format. The Umakanta Academy Ground in Agartala is an important stadium in the state. Most fairs and festivals celebrated during the year are related to harvest seasons and are an integral part of the states culture. Some of the festivals are Ashokastami Festival, Garia and Gajan Festival, Orange and Tourism Festival, Kharchi Festival, Rash Festival and Pous Sankranti Festival.

The Bodhjungnagar Industrial Complex has come up, about 12 km from Agartala on 550 acres of land, with all infrastructure facilities such as road, power, water and piped natural gas. Land allotment to industrial units is complete, and almost 80.0 per cent of the units have started functioning. Two integrated infrastructure development centres are being established in Tripura, for which the site selection process is underway. The centres are coming up in the districts of South Tripura and Dhalai.

Name of the industrial area

Arundhutinagar Industrial Estate Badarghat Industrial Estate Dukli Industrial Estate Bodhjungnagar Growth Centre Bodhjungnagar Export Promotion Industrial Park Food Processing Technology Park Kumarghat Industrial Estate Dharmanagar Industrial Estate Dewanpassa Integrated Infrastructure Development Centre Dhajnagar Industrial Estate

Location
Arundhutinagar, Tripura West Badarghat, Tripura West Dukli, Tripura West Bodhjungnagar, Tripura West Bodhjungnagar, Tripura West Bodhjungnagar, Tripura West Kumarghat, Tripura North Dharmanagar, Tripura North Dewanpassa, Tripura North Dhajnagar, Tripura South

Source: Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Tripura

Industrial parks being developed at Bodhjungnagar Name Project Cost (US$ million)
4.79

Land (acres)

Facilities
Internal and external road network, developed plot and shed, power and water supply, telecom, boundary wall, testing lab, sewage and drainage, security guard, etc. Cold storage (1,500 metric tonnes), warehouse, quality control laboratory, sorting, grading and packaging unit, bottle manufacturing unit and test house Administrative block, internal and external road network, developed plot and shed, power and water supply, telecom, boundary wall, sewage and drainage, security guard, etc. Common facilities for bamboo-based industries comprise production processes generic to enterprises, business development platforms, product development and training centers

Rubber park

58.8

Food park

1.47

30

Export promotion park

2.08

126.1

Bamboo park

6.04

69

Source: Tripura Industrial Development Corporation Limited

Resources, policy incentives, infrastructure and climate in the state support investments in sectors such as natural gas, food processing, rubber, tea, bamboo, handloom and handicrafts, sericulture, tourism, IT and medicinal plants. Natural gas deposits are amongst the most important reserves of Tripuras natural resource base. Other potential sectors are organic spices, medicinal plants and 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 and procurement of the spices in the state.

Key industries in Tripura

Natural gas Food processing Rubber Tea Bamboo Handloom and handicrafts Sericulture Tourism IT Medicinal plants

Source: Tripura Industries Development Corporation

Tripura has vast natural gas reserves. The gas is available in a non-associate form, with high methane content of about 97.0 per cent. Currently, 1.83 MMSCMD of gas is available; this is likely to rise to the level of 5.0 MMSCMD by 2014, making Tripura the biggest on-land gas producing state in the country. Concessional gas-pricing and vast reserves offer potential for setting up industries in the sector. The state is estimated to have gas reserves of 30.65 BCM and net recoverable reserves of 16.91 BCM. Natural gas is available in the Baramura hills and Rokhia. Natural gas-based thermal plants have been set up in both places. Natural gas is presently used mainly for generating power and to some extent in domestic, industrial, commercial and transport sectors. Emphasis would be given for setting up industries (such as ammonia, urea, methanol and methanol-based petrochemical industries), where gas would be utilised as feedstock. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has drilled 164 wells for natural gas in the state since 1972. By 2022-23, the company plans to drill another 144 wells for natural gas in the state.

MMSCMD: Million metric standard cubic metres per day BCM: Billion cubic metres

The agro-climatic conditions are favourable for growing various fruit and horticultural crops. During 2012-13*, the state produced pineapples (153,710 MT), jackfruits (246,000 MT), oranges (23,700 MT), papayas (22,600 MT), mangoes (23,860 MT) and coconuts (18,200 MT). Tripuras pineapples and oranges are known for their unique flavour and organic nature. Major spices include ginger, turmeric, chilli, black pepper, cinnamon and tezpatta. Over 2012-13*, major spices produced in the state were ginger (7,600 MT), turmeric (6,590 MT), chillies (3,700 MT) and black pepper (150 MT). A modern food park is being set up near Agartala to give a fillip to the food processing sector. Sikaria Mega Food Park is a fully integrated facility that would enable reduction in wastage, better prices for farmers and an effective supply chain system. An agri-export zone for pineapples is also being developed. The state also has potential in the meat processing sector. There is an ample scope for area expansion under organic spice cultivation in Tripura.

Source: National Horticulture Board, MT: Metric tonnes, *Second advanced estimates

Tripura is the second largest natural rubber producer in the country, after Kerala. At present, total area under plantation is 65,760 hectares and state is planning to increase it up to 100,000 hectares. In 2012-13, rubber production in the state was 37,399 TPA, with revenue of more than US$ 110.5 million. 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, with technical support from the Rubber Board, Government of India. A rubber-wood factory has been established in September 2009 in the Anandanagar area. This is the first in the Northeast and the second largest such unit in the country. Indias second biggest heat-resistant, rubber-thread manufacturing plant was commissioned in Tripura in 2006. With an installed capacity of 5,000 TPA, the plant employs over 80.0 per cent of workforce from the local population. The cost of the project was US$ 17.5 million.

TPA: Tonnes per annum

Agro-climatic conditions in Tripura are suitable for tea plantation. Tripura is categorised as a traditional tea-growing state, with about 60 tea estates and 4,000 small tea growers. Together they produce about 10 million kg of tea every year. Tripura is the fifth largest tea producing state, 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 are 21 tea processing factories (including the recently commissioned Dhalai Tea Processing factory) in the 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.

Tripura is endowed with rich and diverse bamboo resources. It is home to 21 species of bamboo of the 130 species available in India. About 60.0 per cent of the entire countrys requirement for bamboo sticks for making incense sticks is met from 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. Tripuras 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. Studies have indicated that bamboo is a very effective substitute for timber. The state government has established a Tripura Bamboo Mission (TBM) in 2007 as an initiative aimed at 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. It has enabled the state to increase bamboo production by threefold in the past three years.

A bamboo park is being established on the outskirts of Agartala to facilitate the setting up bamboo-based industries.
The bamboo industry was valued at US$ 13* million in 2011, with the potential to go up to US$ 74* million by 2016.

*Source: ilfsindia

Tripuras 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.

Khadi and village industry production and sales in Tripura (in US$ million)
29.5 26.5 18.9 21.6 22.6 29.1

18.0
13.9

Sericulture is an important occupation in the state. Around 4,500 beneficiaries are directly involved in this occupation. Tripura produces a wide variety of products such as silk and cotton saris, lungis, shirts, jute carpets, bedspreads and furnishing fabrics. A special project for the development of Tripura handlooms has been approved, and is likely to benefit 960 handloom weavers and ancillary workers in the state. Total production of khadi and village industries in the state was valued at US$ 13.9 million and sales stood at US$ 18.0 million in 2012-13*.

2009-10

2010-11 Production

2011-12 Sales

2012-13*

Source: Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India; *Upto December 2012

Tripura has at least 266 medicinal plants with 68 species of trees, 71 herbs, 39 shrubs and 88 climbers. 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 and Plantations Corporation Limited is engaged in marketing development of medicinal plants, with the main objective of increasing income of local growers and ensuring sustainable economic development through the cultivation of medicinal plants.

Tripura is an attractive tourist destination due to its rich flora and fauna. In 2011, 365,500 tourists visited the state. Places of interest in the state include Ujjayanta Palace, Unakoti, Tripura Sundari Temple, Bhuvaneshwari Temple, Dumboor Lake, Neermahal, Jampui Hill, Devtamura Rock carvings and Pilak. For the convenience of tourists, the state has been divided into two tourist circuits. One is West-South Tripura circuit, covering tourist destinations of West and South Tripura districts, while the other tourist circuit is West-North Tripura circuit, covering tourist destinations of North Tripura and Dhalai districts. The state has a huge potential in tourism, specially eco-tourism, religious tourism, heritage tourism, hill tourism and rural tourism, etc. A science village is set to come up in Tripura to popularise scientific concepts in rural areas of the Northeastern region. The project at Nimbark village, 10 km from Agartala, would have a planetarium, a botanical garden, a bird sanctuary, heritage and theme parks, a laboratory, a museum and a library. The project would contribute towards generating employment and promoting eco-tourism.

Educated and low-cost human resources available in the state make it attractive to the IT industry. Under the IT Policy, 2000, the state government has been taking initiatives to promote IT education in schools and egovernance. A new policy is in the pipeline to replace the existing IT policy of 2000. Special incentives have been announced for the IT industry in the new Tripura Incentive Scheme 2007. The Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is setting up a software technology park (STP) in Agartala. Tripura is considered the second best IT destination in the Northeast, after Guwahati, with a potential for setting up ITenabled services.

Approvals and clearances required

Incorporation of the company

Department
Registrar of Companies 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. Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) Tripura State Pollution Control Board and Chief Inspector of Factories and Boilers

Allotment of land/shed

Power Pollution clearance

Agency

Description
Incorporated in 1974, TIDC performs the twin roles of state industrial development and as a state financial corporation. The corporation acts as a catalyst in the promotion and development of industries. It also provides financial assistance and infrastructure facilities in the state.

Tripura Industrial Development Corporation Ltd (TIDC)

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. Established in 1976, TFDPC is a public sector undertaking by the Government of Tripura. 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. 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.

Tripura Forest Development and Plantation Corporation Limited (TFDPC)

Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTADC)

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, training, etc.

Agency
Tripura Industrial Development Corporation Limited (TIDC)

Contact information
Shilpadyog Bhawan, 3rd floor, Pandit Nehru Complex, P.O. Kunjaban, Agartala - 799006. Phone: 91-381-222-6617/222-6373 New J.B. School, P.O. Abhoynagar, Agartala - 799005 Phone: 91-381-2224 128/222 3173 Abhoynagar, Agartala - 799005 Phone: 91-381-2354 763 Van Gaveshana Sadan, Gandhi gram, Agartala - 799012 Phone: 91-381-2397 325

Tripura Tea Development Corporation Limited (TTDC)

Tripura Forest Development and Plantation Corporation Limited (TFDPC)

The Medicinal Plant Board of Tripura (MPBT)

Cost parameter
Hotel costs (per room per night) Residential space (per month rent for 2,000 sq ft house) Power cost (per kwh) Labour cost (minimum wages per day)

Cost estimate
US$ 40 to US$ 100

Source
Leading hotels in the state

US$ 150 to US$ 500 Commercial: US$ 0.06-0.13 Industrial: US$ 0.08-$ 0.12
US$ 1.8-5.5

Industry sources Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited

Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India

Tripura Industrial Investment Promotion Incentives Scheme, 2012

Objectives

To make Tripura a preferred destination for industrial and trade activities. To promote economic development and improve living standards.

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North East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (NEIIPP), 2007 Objective

To promote the Northeast as an attractive investment destination by providing concessions and incentives.

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Tripura State Bamboo Policy, 2001

Objective

To realise the economic, social and environmental potential of Tripuras 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.

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IT Policy of Tripura, 2000

Objectives

To facilitate growth in IT in the state. To create employment potential in the state in IT industries.

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Tripura Medicinal Plant Policy Objective

To develop the medicinal plant sector so that the state becomes a leading grower of all medicinal plants, which occur under climatic and natural factors of the state.

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Agency
IT industry

Description
Partial reimbursement @ 20% of floor space rentals, actually paid by IT enterprises The reimbursements are subject to a maximum limit of INR 12 lakh per annum 85% exempted from the payment of earnest money and security deposits on tenders floated by the state govt. department/agencies Procurement preference @ 15% on purchases on tendering process by the state government department/agencies subject to at least 30% value addition within the state Capital investment subsidy of 30% and additional subsidy of 2.5% for ST, SC, and women on fixed capital investment for land and civil works with a maximum limit of INR 50 lakh per unit 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 On transportation of fruits and fruits 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

Government tenders

Capital investment subsidy to SC, ST and women

Incentives declared by central government

Other benefits

Exchange rates Year

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

INR equivalent of one US$

44.95 44.28 45.28 40.24 45.91 47.41 45.57 47.94 54.31
Average for the year

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