Tripura is steadily positioning itself as a major IT and data hub in Northeast India, supported by government initiatives and improving infrastructure, said S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), during an event in Agartala on Monday. Krishnan made the remarks while launching the Tripura Cyber Security Policy 2025 (TCSP 2.0) and the Tripura Cyber Security Awareness Month Campaign 2025 (TCSAM 2025) at Pragna Bhavan. He highlighted that the state’s strategic location and expanding infrastructure offer “ideal conditions for setting up data centres,” adding that access to international internet connectivity through Bangladesh, coupled with stable power and water supply, makes Tripura attractive for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and technology-driven investments.
“Tripura, with its border proximity to Bangladesh, already enjoys reliable international connectivity and infrastructure. If this momentum continues, the state can evolve into a global data hub,” Krishnan remarked. He also cited Cyber Bharat Setu, a central initiative fostering collaboration between central and state agencies to strengthen cybersecurity across the country. The Secretary commended the Tripura government’s efforts in launching a comprehensive cyber policy, calling it “a significant step toward protecting citizens from emerging online threats.” He added that MeitY aims to strengthen regional cyber capabilities, enhance alertness, and build a “cyber-resilient India.”
The event included the unveiling of the Tripura Cyber Security Awareness Month 2025 brochure, themed “Cyber Jagrit Tripura”, and featured a two-day workshop designed to raise public awareness and build local capacity for cyber response and resilience. The programme was attended by Chief Secretary Jitendra Kumar Sinha, DGP Anurag, IT Director Jeya Ragul Geshan, and senior officials from both central and state governments, reflecting strong collaboration to position Tripura as a key digital and technological hub in the Northeast.
