Tripura Sets Ambitious Goal of 12% Annual Growth by 2047
Tripura is gearing up to become a “future-ready” state with a strategic roadmap in place that targets a robust growth rate of 12% annually by 2047, Chief Minister Manik Saha announced. Speaking at the 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting in Delhi, Saha outlined the key enablers identified in the roadmap to boost per capita income and support sustainable growth over the next two decades.
Over the past year, an extensive planning exercise was conducted, which included consultations with stakeholders such as the Ministry of DONER, academic institutions, industry leaders, and government officials. Saha emphasized Tripura’s strong foundations in agriculture, high literacy rates, rich tourism assets, abundant natural resources, forest-based economy, improved infrastructure, and surplus energy status.
The state aims to increase its per capita income from the current USD 2,300 to USD 23,000 by 2047 by focusing on key sectors like medical wellness, eco-tourism, IT, knowledge economy, resilient agriculture, cultural heritage, and sports. Saha highlighted the development of 20 industrial estates and the implementation of the Tripura Industrial Investment Policy 2024 to promote manufacturing and services.
Tripura has attracted significant investments in sectors such as rubber, bamboo processing, healthcare, education, data centers, hospitality, business, and commerce. The Chief Minister also noted the growth in the MSME segment, with the number of micro, small, and medium enterprises in the state reaching 86,117. Additionally, Tripura boasts a strong base of 60,318 Self-Help Groups with 5,49,559 members and 94,723 ‘Lakhpati Didis’.
The state is committed to a comprehensive strategy for harnessing the potential of green energy, with a target of achieving 90% renewable energy by 2047. Saha emphasized the promotion of solar energy projects through streamlined land allotment processes, viability gap funding, and increased rooftop solar adoption across residential, government, and commercial sectors.
With a clear vision and strategic roadmap in place, Tripura is poised to achieve significant economic growth and development over the next two decades, setting ambitious goals for a prosperous future.
