{
  "id": 984652,
  "title": "Tripura ranks 2nd in Northeast in GDP, per capita income: Manik Saha on I-Day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/tripura-ranks-2nd-in-northeast-in-gdp-per-capita-income-manik-saha-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T06:58:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/tripura-ranks-2nd-in-northeast-in-gdp-per-capita-income-manik-saha-on-iday-101786777081930.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha declared on Saturday that the state ranks second in the Northeast region in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and per capita income. At an Independence Day event held at the Assam Rifles ground, Saha emphasized the development achieved in Tripura and the country over the past 12 years.\n\nSaha stated, \"As GDP of our country has increased, simultaneously, GDP of Tripura also hiked. Tripura is now second in Northeast zone in GDP. We also hold second best position in per capita income. Niti Ayog labelled Tripura is the frontrunner state.\" The Chief Minister added that Tripura is ranked second from lowest in law and order across the country.\n\nReflecting on the past decade, Saha highlighted the significant progress in various sectors, including national security, infrastructure, employment, employability, roads, and airway infrastructure. He proudly noted that India reached the top globally, attributing this success to milestones such as the surgical strike, air strike, and Operation Sindoor.\n\nSaha concluded by emphasizing that Independence Day is not just about celebration but also a time to assess how far the nation has progressed. He acknowledged that despite the 80 years of independence, the developmental strides in the last 12 years have been unprecedented.",
  "summary": "Tripura CM Manik Saha highlighted the state’s economic growth and development, saying it ranks second in the Northeast in GDP and per capita income.",
  "key_points": [
    "Tripura ranks second in Northeast region in GDP and per capita income.",
    "Chief Minister Manik Saha highlighted development achievements over 12 years.",
    "Tripura labeled frontrunner state by Niti Ayog in economic metrics."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}