Scindia pitches Tripura as gateway to Southeast Asia at Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026
DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia virtually addressed the Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026 on 9 July 2026, calling Agartala a strategic gateway to the ASEAN region of over 670 million people.
Summary
DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia virtually addressed the Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026 on 9 July 2026 and invited investors to partner in Tripura's growth. Scindia said Agartala is emerging as a strategic gateway to Southeast Asia, connecting businesses to the ASEAN region of over 670 million people, under the Act East Policy. Scindia highlighted Tripura's natural gas, bamboo, agarwood, rubber, tea and spices, and praised Chief Minister Manik Saha's leadership.
Key facts
- Event
- Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026 (9 July 2026)
- Addressed by
- Jyotiraditya Scindia, DoNER Minister (virtually)
- Pitch
- Agartala as gateway to ASEAN (670 million+ people)
- Tripura CM
- Manik Saha
Practice MCQs 1 questions
At the Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026, which city did Jyotiraditya Scindia call a strategic gateway to Southeast Asia?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Agartala
Scindia said Agartala is emerging as a strategic gateway to Southeast Asia, connecting businesses to the ASEAN region.