Tripura - August 2013

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Source: Tripura Socio Economic Survey 2010-2011, Aranca Research

Largest bambooproducing hub in India

Tripura accounts for nearly 60 per cent of bamboo sticks required for making incensesticks. 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 teaproducing state

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

Unique cultural mix inhandicraft 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 bamboohandicrafts.

Untapped resourcesprovided growth

potential

Tripura has several potential, yet unexplored sectors, such as organic spices, bio-fuel andeco-tourism. It is rich in natural resources such as natural gas, rubber, tea and medicinalplants. The state is also known for its vibrant food processing, bamboo and sericultureindustries.


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Offers internationaltrade opportunities

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

Food processing hub inNortheast

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 organicnature. It has set up a modern food park near Agartala to boost growth in the foodprocessing sector, and an agri-export zone for pineapples. It also has potential in themeat-processing sector.

Source: Tripura Socio Economic Survey 2010-2011, Aranca Research


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The engineering sector is delicensed;100 per cent FDI is allowed in thesector

Due to policy support, there wascumulative FDI of USD14.0 billion intothe sector over April 2000 February2012, making up 8.6 per cent of totalFDI into the country in that period

Growing demand

Tourism hub in North East

With its pleasant climate and sceniclandscape, Tripura is a favouredtourist destination.

The state offers tourists attractionssuch as temples, rivers and rockcarvings.

Untapped resources andmedical plants

Tripura has several potential, butunexplored sectors such as organicspices, biofuels and eco-tourism.

The state has a wide variety ofmedical plants. It has 266 medicinal

plants, with 68 species of trees, 71herbs, 39 shrubs and 88 climbers.

Policy and infrastructuresupport

Tripura has a wide range of fiscal andpolicy incentives for businesses under

the Tripura Industrial InvestmentPromotion Incentive Scheme, 2012.

Developing infrastructure, improved rail& air connectivity, and establishment oftrade routes have facilitated trade.

Availability of skilledworkforce

Tripura has a large base of skilledlabour, making it an ideal destination

for knowledge sectors. At 87.8 percent, its literacy rate is higher than thenational average rate.

The state has institutes, such asNational Institute of Technology (NIT)and Tripura Institute of Technology(TIT), which provide skilled manpowerto various industries.

2011

Bambooindustry:US$ 13million

2016E

Bambooindustry:US$ 74million

Advantage:Tripura


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Tripura is bounded on the north, west, south and southeastby Bangladesh; whereas in the east, it has a commonboundary with Assam and Mizoram.

Bengali and Kokborok/Tripuri are the official languages ofthe state. The medium of instruction in schools is eitherBengali or English.

Tripura has four administrative districts: North Tripura, WestTripura, South Tripura and Dhalai. Agartala is the capital ofTripura and the states largest city. Key towns in the stateare Kailashahar, Udaipur, Khumulwng, Kamalpur,Ambassa, Khowai and Sabroom.

Main rivers flowing through Tripura are Gomati, Manu,

Khowai, Feni, Doloi, Muhuri and Haora.

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

Parameters Tripura

Capital AgartalaGeographical area (sq km) 10,492Administrative districts (No) 8Population density (persons per sq km)* 350Total population (million)* 3.6

Male population (million)* 1.8Female population (million)* 1.8

Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males)* 961Literacy rate (%)* 87.8


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Parameter Tripura All-States Source

Economy

GSDP as a percentage of all states GSDP 0.23 100Planning Commission Databook, 2012-13,

current prices

Average GSDP growth rate (%)* 11.2 15.6Planning Commission Databook, 2004-05 to

2012-13, current prices

Per capita GSDP (US$) 1,106.7 1,414.2Planning Commission Databook, 2012-13,

current prices

Physical Infrastructure

Installed power capacity (MW) 412.1 225,133.1 Central Electricity Authority, as of May 2013

Wireless subscribers (No) 8,960,542^ 867,803,583Telecom Regulatory Authority of India,

as of March 2013

Broadband subscribers (No)^ 53,399** 15,050,000Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of

March 2013

National highway length (km) 400 79,116Ministry of Road Transport & Highways,

as of March 2013

Airports (No) 1 133 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


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Parameter Tripura All-States Source

Social Indicators

Literacy rate (%) 87.8 74.0 SRS Bulletin (www.censusindia.gov.in), 2012

Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 14.3 21.8 SRS Bulletin (www.censusindia.gov.in), 2012

Investment

FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 0.08* 193.4Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion,

April 2000 to March 2013

Outstanding investments (US$ billion) 12.1 10,499.2 CMIE (2012-13)

*FDI inflows for RBIs (Reserve Bank of Indias) Guwahati-region, which includesAssam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.

SRS: Sample Registration System


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At current prices, Tripuras total gross state domesticproduct (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.

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

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

1.9

2.2 2.4

2.9 2.93.2

3.8 4.1

4.1

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

2012-2013

CAGR10.1%*


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Tripuras net state domestic product (NSDP) was aboutUS$ 3.7 billion during 2012-13.

NSDP grew at a CAGR of 9.5 per cent between 2004-05and 2012-13.

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

1.8 2.0

2.22.6 2.7

2.9

3.53.8 3.7

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

2012-2013

CAGR9.5%*



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The states per capita GSDP was US$ 1,106.7 over 2012-13 compared to US$ 591.4 during 2004-05.

Per capita GSDP rose at an average annual rate of 8.14 percent between 2004-05 and 2012-13.

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

591 655

702844 841

9101,060

1,130 1,107

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

2012-2013

CAGR8.1%*



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Tripuras per capita NSDP was US$ 1,012.7 during 2012-13vis--vis US$ 542.6 over 2004-05.

Per capita NSDP increased at an average rate of 8.11 percent between 2004-05 and 2012-13.

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

543602 642

773 775843

987 1,0591,013

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

2012-2013

US

$

CAGR8.1%*



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During 2012-13, the tertiary sector contributed 50.1 per centto 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 9.8per cent* between 2004-05 and 2012-13. The rise wasdriven 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 bygrowth 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

26.5% 24.6%

22.8% 25.3%

50.7% 50.1%

2004-2005 2012-2013

Primary sector Secondary sector Tertiary sector

CAGR*

7.4%

8.3%

9.8%



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Source: Economic Review of Tripura, 2010-11Indian Horticulture Database 2011, National Horticulture Board,

CMIE 2010-2011*In 2009-10, ** In 2010-11

CropAnnual production in

2012-13 (tonnes)

Rice 702,500**

Jackfruit 246,000

Pineapple 153,710

Potato 123,000

Sugarcane 44,955**

Chilly 3,700

Natural rubber 26,191*

Areca nut 9,920

Coconut 18,200

Total pulses 5,200**

Total oilseeds 3,698**

Agriculture and allied activities are Tripuras mainstay.

Over 2010-11, food grain production in the state totaled712,348 tonnes.

Rice, jackfruit, pineapple, potato, sugarcane, chilly andnatural rubber are some of the major crops of the state.

Tripura is the second largest natural rubber producer in thecountry, after Kerala. During 2010-11, around 65,760hectares area was under natural rubber cultivation.

Tripura has significant biodiversity, with 266 species ofmedicinal plants. A variety of horticultural and plantationcrops are produced in the state. Major plantation cropsinclude coconut, areca nut, oil palm, cashew, tea, coffeeand rubber.

Bamboo-based activities play a key role for significantgrowth in Tripura. The value of the bamboo industry isestimated at US$ 13 million, with a potential to reach US$74 million in the next f ive years.


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Over 2012-13, outstanding investments in Tripura totaledUS$ 12.1 billion.

The manufacturing sector accounted for around 32.0 percent of total outstanding investments, followed by theelectricity sector (30.5 per cent).

According to the Department of Industrial Policy &Promotion (DIPP), FDI inflows* to the Northeast statestotaled US$ 78 million from April 2000 to February 2013.

Source:CMIE

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

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

30.5%

27.5%

32.0%

9.3%0.6%

Electricity

Mining

Manufacturing

Services

Real Estate


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As of March 2011, Tripura had a total road length of 33,772km.

Major towns are connected by national highways that runthrough the state for about 400 km. NH-44 links Tripura withrest of the Northeast.

The Tripura Road Transport Corporation (TRTC) providesstate road transport services. TRTC operates 39 buses and20 trucks on 32 routes.

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

Road type Road length (km)

Total road length 33,772

National highways 400

State highways 689

Major district roads 90

Other district roads 1,218

Rural roads 16,415Source: Maps of India


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As of March 2011, the railway route length in the statewas around 151 km.

Major railway stations are located in Agartala,Dharmanagar and Kumarghat.

A 14 km metre-gauge railway line has been proposed

between Akhaura (Bangladesh) and Agartala (Tripura). Inaddition, there is a proposed railway link to be developedbetween Agartala and Sabroom, covering 110 km and isexpected to be completed by 2014.

Railway station

Kumarghat

Dharmanagar


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Sources:Airports Authority of India, The Hindu

Tripura has a domestic airport at Agartala, known as C.A.Agartala Airport. The airport is administered by theAirports Authority of India and is located 12 km southeastof Agartala city.

Domestic airlines operating from this airport are JetAirways, 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 landingsystem, enabling landing of aircrafts when visibility is

down to 800 m.

Agartala Airport has been upgraded by the extension ofthe airstrip and provision of night landing facilities.

Domestic airport


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As of May 2013, Tripura had a total installed powergeneration capacity of 412.1 MW (comprised 169.36 MWowned by the state government and 242.71 MW as centralshare).

Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited wasincorporated 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 MWgas-based power project at Monarchak that is beingexecuted by the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation(NEEPCO) and is expected to go on trial in June andbecome operational by December 2013; and a 726.6 MWgas-based power project at Palatana that is being set up byONGC-Tripura Power Company (OTPC) Private Limited.

After the commissioning of the 726.6 MW plant, Tripurawould become a power surplus state.

Source:Central Electricity Authority*As of May 2013

Installed power capacity (MW)

243.4 244.1 265.0 265.0

412.1 412.1

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14*


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Telecom Infrastructure (As of March 2013)

Wireless connections* 8,960,542

Wire-line connections* 189,884

BSNL telephone connections 57,897**

Post offices 710#Telephone exchanges 135^

Sources: TRAI, 18th April, 2013 Report, Department ofTelecommunications, Annual Report 2011-12, Telecom RegulatoryAuthority of India, India Post, Economic Review of Tripura 2010-11

*Combined figures for the Northeast states comprising ArunachalPradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura

**As of March 2011, ^As of December 2011, #As of January 2013

As of December 2011, Tripura had 135 telephoneexchanges.

Telecom infrastructure is being upgraded in the state bylaying an optical fibre cable (OFC) network, connecting alltowns by strengthening the internet backbone, etc. Thewireless 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 NigamLimited (BSNL) telephone connections.

The state had 11,861 broadband subscribers, as ofSeptember 2012.

As of March 2011, the number of mobile connectionsprovided by BSNL were 325,270.

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


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Under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), two projects worth US$ 38.6 million has beensanctioned 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-wastemanagement system, sewerage and sanitation. Programmed activities forAgartalas solid-waste management system areexpected to be completed by 2013. Programmed activities for Agartala in water supply, sewerage and sanitation sectors arescheduled for completion by 2014.

Under the Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT), US$ 2.6 million has beenallocated for the development of the storm drainage system in Ranirbazar, and US$ 14.4 million for the development of roadsin Belonia, Kailashahar and Kamalpur.

The Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India, has sanctioned the construction of a town hall at Sonamura Townin Tripura, with an estimated investment of US$ 5 million.

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


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Tripuras education statistics (2010-11)

Number of schools

Primary: 2,298

Middle: 1,274

High: 533

Higher secondary: 350

Dropout rate (%) Primary stage: 4.0Elementary stage: 9.6

Number of teachers

Primary schools: 7,855

Middle schools: 8,476

High schools: 8,584

Higher secondary schools: 9,119

Tripura has a literacy rate of 87.8 per cent, according to theprovisional data of Census 2011; the male and femaleliteracy 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 onachieving zero dropout and 100 per cent retention inelementary level of schooling in Tripura through SarvaShiksha Abhiyan (SSA) Scheme.

During 2011-12, the Mid Day Meal Scheme covered591,248 students of primary schools (I VIII) in the state.

Source: Census 2011 (provisional data)

Literacy rate (%)

Literacy rate 87.8

Male literacy 92.2

Female literacy 83.1

Source: Economic Review of Tripura 2010-11


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Tripura has a central university called Tripura University, aNational Institute of Technology (NIT) and a state institute oftechnology called Tripura Institute of Technology (TIT).

Tripura has two universities, 17 general colleges, threeengineering colleges, two medical colleges, one agriculturalcollege, a law college, eight industrial training institutes and

three polytechnic institutes.

The state government is taking several initiatives toencourage setting up various educational complexes.

Educational infrastructure (2010-11)

Universities 2^

Colleges 17

Engineering colleges 3

Medical colleges 2*

Agricultural college 1

Law college 1

Industrial training institutes (ITI) 8

Polytechnic institutes 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


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Sources: Sample Registration System (SRS) Bulletin 2012, Economic Review of Tripura 2010-11, (www.censusindia.gov.in)

*Per thousand persons, **Per thousand live births

Health indicators (as of 2011)

Birth rate* 14.3

Death rate* 5.0

Infant mortality rate** 29

As of March 2011, Tripura had 17 hospitals, 79 primaryhealth centres and 635 dispensaries/sub-centres.

The state has an online booking system, SwasthyaSanchar, through which health services offered atgovernment hospitals can be booked in advance throughthe internet. Availability status and different management

information system (MIS) reports, are also offered via thissystem.

The government is encouraging private parties to establishhealth infrastructure in Tripura as part of the public-privatepartnership initiative.

Agartala Government Medical College & Hospital, CancerHospital (upgraded recently as a regional cancer centre)

and Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital are major hospitals inthe state.

Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) Scheme forbelow poverty line (BPL) families was launched inNovember 2009 in Tripura. 68,715 patients had obtainedthe benefit of the scheme until October 2011.

Health infrastructure (2010-11)

Hospitals 17

Primary health centres 79

Dispensaries/sub-centres 635Hospital beds 2,662

Blood banks 6

Allopathic doctors 1,480

Homeopathic doctors 85

Ayurvedic doctors 56

Tripura is one of the priority states under National RuralHealth Mission (NRHM). The state has been approved anoutlay of US$ 21.2 million by the central government toimprove health profile and infrastructure in the state.


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Tripura has a cultural heritage of music, fine arts, handicrafts and dance. Music is an integral part of the lives of tribal peoplein 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 typeof plucked string instrument) and sumui (a kind of flute). Important dance forms in the state are Garia, Jhum, Maimita, MasakSumani, 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 localclubs compete in a league and knockout format. The Umakanta Academy Ground in Agartala is an important stadium in thestate.

Most fairs and festivals celebrated during the year are related to harvest seasons and are an integral part of the statesculture. Some of the festivals are Ashokastami Festival, Garia and Gajan Festival, Orange and Tourism Festival, KharchiFestival, Rash Festival and Pous Sankranti Festival.


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The Bodhjungnagar Industrial Complex has come up, about12 km from Agartala on 550 acres of land, with allinfrastructure facilities such as road, power, water andpiped natural gas. Land allotment to industrial units iscomplete, and almost 80.0 per cent of the units have startedfunctioning.

Two integrated infrastructure development centres arebeing established in Tripura, for which the site selectionprocess is underway. The centres are coming up in thedistricts of South Tripura and Dhalai.

Name of the industrial area Location

Arundhutinagar Industrial EstateArundhutinagar,Tripura West

Badarghat Industrial EstateBadarghat, TripuraWest

Dukli Industrial Estate Dukli, Tripura West

Bodhjungnagar Growth CentreBodhjungnagar,Tripura West

Bodhjungnagar Export PromotionIndustrial Park

Bodhjungnagar,Tripura West

Food Processing Technology ParkBodhjungnagar,Tripura West

Kumarghat Industrial EstateKumarghat, Tripura

North

Dharmanagar Industrial EstateDharmanagar, TripuraNorth

Dewanpassa IntegratedInfrastructure Development Centre

Dewanpassa, TripuraNorth

Dhajnagar Industrial EstateDhajnagar, TripuraSouth

Source: Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Tripura


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Source: Tripura Industrial Development Corporation Limited

Industrial parks being developed at Bodhjungnagar

NameProject Cost(US$ million)

Land (acres) Facilities

Rubber park 4.79 58.8Internal and external road network, developed plot andshed, power and water supply, telecom, boundary wall,

testing lab, sewage and drainage, security guard, etc.

Food park 1.47 30Cold storage (1,500 metric tonnes), warehouse, qualitycontrol laboratory, sorting, grading and packaging unit,bottle manufacturing unit and test house

Export promotion park 2.08 126.1

Administrative block, internal and external road network,developed plot and shed, power and water supply,telecom, boundary wall, sewage and drainage, securityguard, etc.

Bamboo park 6.04 69

Common facilities for bamboo-based industries compriseproduction processes generic to enterprises, businessdevelopment platforms, product development and trainingcenters


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Resources, policy incentives, infrastructure and climate inthe state support investments in sectors such as natural gas,food processing, rubber, tea, bamboo, handloom andhandicrafts, sericulture, tourism, IT and medicinal plants.

Natural gas deposits are amongst the most importantreserves ofTripuras natural resource base.

Other potential sectors are organic spices, medicinal plantsand bio-fuel. A state Bio-Fuel Mission has beenimplemented under the State Department of Forest, Tripura.

Favourable agro-climatic conditions, low use of chemicalsand availability of various spices offer opportunities for thedevelopment 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


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Tripura has vast natural gas reserves. The gas is available in a non-associate form, with high methane content of about 97.0per cent. Currently, 1.83 MMSCMD of gas is available; this is likely to rise to the level of 5.0 MMSCMD by 2014, makingTripura the biggest on-land gas producing state in the country. Concessional gas-pricing and vast reserves offer potential forsetting 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 andtransport sectors. Emphasis would be given for setting up industries (such as ammonia, urea, methanol and methanol-basedpetrochemical 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 dayBCM: Billion cubic metres


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Source: National Horticulture Board,

MT: Metric tonnes, *Second advanced estimates

The agro-climatic conditions are favourable for growing various fruit and horticultural crops. During 2012-13*, the stateproduced pineapples (153,710 MT), jackfruits (246,000 MT), oranges (23,700 MT), papayas (22,600 MT), mangoes (23,860MT) 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 inthe 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 afully 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.


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Tripura is the second largest natural rubber producer in the country, after Kerala. At present, total area under plantation is65,760 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 totalplantation 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 Northeastand the second largest such unit in the country.

Indias second biggest heat-resistant, rubber-thread manufacturing plant was commissioned in Tripura in 2006. With aninstalled capacity of 5,000 TPA, the plant employs over 80.0 per cent of workforce from the local population. The cost of theproject was US$ 17.5 million.

TPA: Tonnes per annum


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Agro-climatic conditions in Tripura are suitable for tea plantation. Tripura is categorised as a traditional tea-growing state, withabout 60 tea estates and 4,000 small tea growers. Together they produce about 10 million kg of tea every year. Tripura is thefifth 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 bysome of the tea estates in the state. Tea production is a growing industry in Tripura and provides a considerable scope forinvestment.

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 TeaGarden at Bishalgarh are some of the important tea gardens in the state.


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Tripura is endowed with rich and diverse bamboo resources. It is home to 21 species of bamboo of the 130 species availablein 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 todevelop 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, widerange 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 TripuraBamboo 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 andhomestead 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


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Tripuras handloom represents a unique harmonious blendof three traditions: tribal, Bengali and Manipuri weaving.

Tripura is known for its cane and bamboo handicrafts. About10,000 artisans are engaged in the production of over 200handicrafts products in the state.

Sericulture is an important occupation in the state. Around4,500 beneficiaries are directly involved in this occupation.

Tripura produces a wide variety of products such as silk andcotton saris, lungis, shirts, jute carpets, bedspreads andfurnishing fabrics.

A special project for the development of Tripura handloomshas 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 statewas valued at US$ 13.9 million and sales stood at US$ 18.0million in 2012-13*.

Khadi and village industry production and sales inTripura (in US$ million)

18.9

21.6 22.6

13.9

26.5

29.5 29.1

18.0

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13*

Production Sales

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


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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 declaredby 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

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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, DumboorLake, 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 ruraltourism, etc.

A science village is set to come up in Tripura to popularise scientific concepts in rural areas of the Northeastern region. Theproject at Nimbark village, 10 km from Agartala, would have a planetarium, a botanical garden, a bird sanctuary, heritage andtheme parks, a laboratory, a museum and a library. The project would contribute towards generating employment andpromoting eco-tourism.


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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 e-governance.

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 IT-enabled services.


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Approvals and clearances required Department

Incorporation of the company Registrar of Companies

Allotment of land/shed

A committee headed by General Manager Tripura Industrial DevelopmentCorporation Limited (TIDC) - would allot land/shed for the North Tripura,South Tripura and Dhalai districts. The Deputy Director of Industries wouldallot land/shed for the West Tripura district.

Power Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL)

Pollution clearanceTripura State Pollution Control Board and Chief Inspector of Factories andBoilers


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Agency Description

Tripura Industrial DevelopmentCorporation Ltd (TIDC)

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

Tripura Tea DevelopmentCorporation (TTDC)

TTDC was set up in 1980 for the development of the tea industry in the state. It is thenodal agency for growth of small farmers for tea plantation in the state.

Tripura Forest Developmentand Plantation Corporation

Limited (TFDPC)

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

It aims to develop forests through plantations and improve the conditions of theeconomically weaker sections, especially the tribal population dependent on forests forliving.

Tripura Tribal AreasAutonomous 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 ofTripura (MPBT)

MPBT was formed in 2001 to promote, conserve, cultivate, harvest, process andmarket medicinal plants in the state.

It provides assistance in cultivation, storage, transportation, training, etc.


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Agency Contact information

Tripura Industrial Development Corporation Limited(TIDC)

Shilpadyog Bhawan, 3rd floor, Pandit Nehru Complex,P.O. Kunjaban,

Agartala - 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 CorporationLimited (TFDPC)

Abhoynagar,Agartala - 799005

Phone: 91-381-2354 763

The Medicinal Plant Board of Tripura(MPBT)

Van Gaveshana Sadan,Gandhi gram,

Agartala - 799012Phone: 91-381-2397 325


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Cost parameter Cost estimate Source

Hotel costs (per room per night) US$ 40 to US$ 100 Leading hotels in the state

Residential space (per month rent for2,000 sq ft house)

US$ 150 to US$ 500 Industry sources

Power cost (per kwh)Commercial: US$ 0.06-0.13Industrial: US$ 0.08-$ 0.12

Tripura State Electricity CorporationLimited

Labour cost (minimum wages per day) US$ 1.8-5.5Ministry of Labour and Employment,

Government of India


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

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

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Objective

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.

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Objectives

Tripura State Bamboo Policy, 2001

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 andincome generating activities for the tribals and rural poor.

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Objective
http://www.tripuraindustries.in/neiipp.htmhttp://tripuraindustries.in/PMEGP/Scheme_2012.pdfhttp://www.bambootech.org/subsubTOP.asp?subsubid=104&subid=37&sname=STATEhttp://www.bambootech.org/subsubTOP.asp?subsubid=104&subid=37&sname=STATEhttp://tripuraindustries.in/PMEGP/Scheme_2012.pdfhttp://www.tripuraindustries.in/neiipp.htm


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Tripura Medicinal Plant Policy

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

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Objective

IT Policy of Tripura, 2000

To facilitate growth in IT in the state.

To create employment potential in the state in IT industries.

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Objectives
http://tripuraindustries.in/police6_9.htmhttp://tsu.trp.nic.in/tripuraweb/More_Info/document/Department%20of%20information%20technology/IT%20Policy%20-%202000.pdfhttp://tsu.trp.nic.in/tripuraweb/More_Info/document/Department%20of%20information%20technology/IT%20Policy%20-%202000.pdfhttp://tripuraindustries.in/police6_9.htm


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Agency Description

IT industry 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

Government tenders

85% exempted from the payment of earnest money and security deposits on tendersfloated 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 toSC, ST and women

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 ofINR 50 lakh per unit

Incentives declared by centralgovernment

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, bio-technology and power generating industries

Other benefits

On transportation of fruits and fruits product meant for export, a subsidy of 90% on airfreight from Agartala to Guwahati/Kolkata

Tripura Industrial Development Agency (TIDA), as single window for providingnecessary clearances and other assistance to entrepreneurs

Prompt and regular clearance of incentives and subsidy claims


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Average for the year

YearINR equivalent of one

US$

2004-05 44.95

2005-06 44.28

2006-07 45.28

2007-08 40.24

2008-09 45.91

2009-10 47.41

2010-11 45.57

2011-12 47.94

2012-13 54.31

Exchange rates


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