Agartala, Sept. 2 -- Tripura's per capita income is expected to rise to Rs 3.70 lakh by 2030 and reach Rs 19.86 lakh by 2047, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath said on Tuesday.

Speaking at an oil palm plantation programme at Fatikchhara Tea Garden, Nath emphasized the role of agriculture and allied sectors in the state's long-term growth, particularly as India approaches its centenary independence celebrations.

"Before our government came to power, the per capita income was Rs 1.40 lakh. It has now increased to Rs 1.98 lakh. By 2030, it is projected to rise to Rs 3.70 lakh, and by 2047, it will reach Rs 19.86 lakh per person annually," Nath said.

He added that rising incomes will be accompanied by a rise in produ...