Agartala, February 26: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday launched T-NEST (Tripura: Nurturing Entrepreneurship and Start-ups), marking the country’s first State Innovation Mission.
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| Tripura CM Manik Saha inaugurates T-NEST, India’s first State Innovation Mission, at the International Exhibition Centre, Hapania.(Image: X@DrManikSaha2) |
Supported by the Atal Innovation Mission, the Tripura State Innovation Mission aims to create a robust ecosystem to nurture entrepreneurs and start-ups, promote adoption of cutting-edge technologies, and convert innovative ideas into impactful ventures.
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The launch ceremony was held at the International Exhibition Centre, Hapania, in the presence of Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh, the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog and other dignitaries.
Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister described T-NEST as a significant milestone in Tripura’s IT reform journey, emphasizing that the initiative will strengthen innovation-driven growth and empower youth through entrepreneurship and technology-led development.
