Guwahati, May 14 -- Reported by Mrinal Banik

Agartala: Tripura is aiming to attract private investment on a scale comparable to its annual state budget, banking on a series of business reforms and deregulation measures that have already begun yielding results, a senior official said on Thursday.

Industries and Commerce Secretary Kiran Gitte said the state has emerged as a leading performer in implementing business reform initiatives prescribed by the Centre.

"Tripura has secured the top position in business reforms and deregulation for two consecutive years. We have completed all the identified reforms within the prescribed timeline," Gitte told reporters.

He said the Centre had identified 23 reform sectors last year and later expande...