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Tripura CM appointed as convener for NE investment promotion

Agartala, Mar 15 (UNI) The Ministry of Development of North East region has constituted a high-level task force, making Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha the convener to boost the investment in the Northeast region.
While Saha was appointed as Convener, Union Minister of DoNER Jyotiraditya Scindia and CMs of Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Sikkim were appointed as members of the Task Force. They will submit its reports to NEC in six months' time.
Assess the existing investment ecosystem, including policies, incentives, and infrastructure in NER. Develop a strategic roadmap to position NER as a preferred investment destination for priority sectors such as agriculture, tourism, logistics, IT, and renewable energy,” officials said.
Highlight high-potential sectors and regions within NER to create focused investment clusters for the promotion of sectoral hubs such as agro-processing zones, tourism circuits, IT parks, and renewable energy corridors, etc. Develop strategies to attract both domestic and international investments in the priority sectors, with emphasis on public-private partnerships (PPPs),” the notification said.
It said that the task force will recommend policy reforms to streamline approvals, enhance ease of doing business, and address investor concerns.
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