By Firstdespatch Desk Feb 07, 2025
Agartala, Feb 07 (FD) On 7th February 2025, the Department of Industries and Commerce launched the two-day event, Destnation Tripura - the Business Conclave 2025. This event was held at Hotel Polo Towers with the aim of offering a unique platform for policymakers, industry leaders, and investors to come together and explore avenues for collaboration, networking, and partcipation.
The program was graced by Shri Jitendra Kumar Sinha, Chief Secretary of Tripura, Shri Kiran Gi1e IAS, Secretary of Industries & Commerce, and Smt. Vishwasree B., Director of Industries & Commerce, Government of Tripura. The highlights of the event included sectoral sessions where experts presented the policies and incen!ves offered by the Government of Tripura for each sector. This was followed by Business-to Government meetings, where each investor had the chance to have one-on-one discussions with officials and policymakers from the department to understand the business ecosystem developed in the state to boost investment and growth.
The event began with a welcome speech from the Director of Industries and Commerce, who presented a quick synopsis of the infrastructural growth and recent policies launched to develop a favourable investment ecosystem for investors and entrepreneurs in Tripura. Additionally, this business conclave focused on the service sector of Tripura. Investors from major sectors such as Informa!on Technology, Education and Skill Development, Healthcare, and Tourism participated in large numbers, along with traditional sectors such as Rubber, Agar, and Food Processing. Highligh!ng the government focus on multiple services sector industries and investor friendly policies of the state, Shri Kiran Gitte IAS, Secretary of Industries & Commerce, urged the business community to explore the untapped potential in the form of skilled human resources, opportuni!es for publicprivate partnerships in the healthcare sector, and infrastructure development in popular tourist sites.
The Chief Secretary of the state, Shri Jitendra Kumar Sinha, recounted how Tripura has recently achieved a remarkable growth index and is a forerunner in the sustainable development index among the Northeastern states. The strategic geographical loca!on, vast natural resources, and cultural richness of the state were the highlights of the special address delivered by the Chief Secretary. The event saw participation from 150 investors and steps are being taken to sign Memoranda of Understanding and le1ers of intent worth ₹3000 crore with different departments. Some important names among the investors include Godrej Agrovet Ltd. (Mr. Sougata Niyogi), Crane Global Solu!ons (Mr. Ragav Ram), GNRC (Dr. Ashish Malakar), and others. PRESS RELEASE