Tripura has the right conditions to develop into an information technology and data hub for the Northeast region, said S Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. He highlighted the state’s access to the international internet backbone through neighbouring Bangladesh and the availability of power and water as major advantages for setting up data centres.
Krishnan made these remarks while launching Tripura’s Cyber Security Policy 2025 and inaugurating a two-day workshop on Cyber Bharat Setu: Bridging States, Securing Bharat at Pragna Bhawan in Agartala.
“Tripura has the availability of adequate power and water and also has accessibility to international internet backbone via Bangladesh. These are good conditions to set up data centres. If this continues, Tripura can become a global data hub,” he said.
He also noted that recent increases in US tariffs and restrictions on H-1B visas could create new opportunities for India and states like Tripura to host more global capability centres.
Krishnan stressed the importance of ensuring data privacy and cyber resilience, mentioning that it is often difficult to confirm whether the sources of both hardware and software are trustworthy. He explained that MeitY has adopted trusted systems-on-chips in all CCTV systems and internet-enabled devices to safeguard against possible security breaches.
Appreciating Tripura’s efforts to introduce its own cyber security policy, Krishnan said coordination between central and state agencies is essential to fight cyber threats and protect key sectors such as banking, transportation, and healthcare. The new policy will act as a roadmap to secure the state’s information technology and communication systems, build institutional capacity, and promote public-private collaboration in strengthening cyber safety.
The workshop was organised by Tripura’s Directorate of Information Technology in association with the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In). The Cyber Bharat Setu initiative aims to build a cyber-resilient India by encouraging innovation, sharing intelligence, and improving regional cybersecurity capabilities. It focuses on joint efforts to protect digital infrastructure, national security, and the economy through training sessions that enhance organisational cyber readiness.
The event was attended by CERT-In Director General Dr Sanjay Bahl, Chief Secretary J K Sinha, Director-General of Police Anurag Dhyankar, Information Technology Secretary Kiran Dinkarrao Gitte, and IT Director Jeya Ragul Geshan B, among others.
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