Agartala, Dec. 6 -- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha stressed the importance of setting up industries that use readily available raw materials in the state, with a focus on environmentally friendly, biodegradable products, the release said.

Speaking at a review meeting on Friday of the Tripura Small Industries Corporation (TSIC) held at the Secretariat Conference Hall, CM Saha urged officials to "think outside the box and adopt new approaches" to industrial development in the state. He highlighted the potential of forest resources, pineapples, tea, and rubber for boosting local industries.

"Considering the current situation, emphasis should be given to producing environment-friendly and biodegradable products", said CM Saha.

He said t...