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Jan 15, 2025
 
Tripura MSMEs urged to use bamboo, rubber to make products needed in defence sector
 

Tripura's MSMEs and startups are encouraged to produce items for the defence sector using the state's abundant bamboo and rubber resources. This was discussed at an awareness session organized by the Bharat Chamber of Commerce in Kolkata. The event aimed to highlight the potential of Tripura's industries in contributing to national defence needs.

The MSMEs and startups of Tripura should focus on making products needed in the defence sector by using bamboo and rubber which grow aplenty in the northeastern state, speakers at an awareness session said here on Friday. The Kolkata based Bharat Chamber of Commerce (BCC) organized the one-day awareness session. Aerospace and Defence expert Balpreet Singh highlighted the capabilities of Tripura that could be leveraged by the MSME and startups.

Rubber could also be utilized in manufacturing tyres, tubes, gloves, uniforms and other gears used in the defence sector, he said. Bamboo could be converted into biofuel which could be used in the aerospace and aviation sector, Singh said. "What is required is proper direction and support from the state government to grab the opportunity.

Tripura's close proximity to Southeast Asia can attract investment for supply chain integration and logistics hubs. Abundance of rubber, bamboo and other raw materials can be utilized for lightweight materials required in defence", he said. S K Majee, Chief Manager of Integrated Material Management (IMM), Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), said the state has something to contribute to the country's defence sector. He urged the local MSME, especially from the rubber and bamboo industry, to step forward and contribute to the growing defence sector seizing opportunities for growth and development. Senior Defence Investment and Corridor Cell official Akhilesh Kumar Mishra also mentioned the initiatives undertaken by the Centre to attract the industry in creating a domestic defence industrial ecosystem.

Sabyasachi Debbarma, the Joint Director of the state's Industries and Commerce department laid emphasis on the state's potential to contribute to the country's defence transformation. "The state's rich natural resources - rubber and bamboo, skilled workforce and strategic location make it an ideal destination for defence manufacturing", he said.

 
 
 
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