Tripura Unveils Clean Energy Roadmap and Green Skilling Programme

AGARTALA, TRIPURA | September 10, 2026

Tripura has stepped up its clean-energy plans with the launch of the Tripura Clean Energy Roadmap 2035. The state also introduced the green skilling programme ‘Unnayan’ and the Transforming Renewable Energy Acceleration in Tripura (TREAT) initiative.

Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath launched the programmes in Agartala on Thursday. Senior government officials, Asian Development Bank representatives and other stakeholders joined the event.

Government Puts Skills at the Centre

Speaking at the programme, Nath stressed the growing need for skilled workers in the renewable-energy sector.

According to him, Tripura needs reliable electricity to support industries, hospitals, schools and other essential services. At the same time, the state must prepare workers for the changing energy sector.

Therefore, the Unnayan programme will focus on practical training for people who want to work in clean energy.

The programme aims to train more than 1,000 people. It will cover ITI graduates, Class XII pass-outs, diploma engineers, technicians and members of self-help groups.

Tripura Targets 500 MW of Renewable Energy

The state has set an ambitious target of reaching 500 MW of renewable-energy capacity by 2030.

At present, Tripura has around 58.76 MW of renewable-energy capacity. However, the government plans to expand generation through several types of projects.

These include rooftop solar systems, ground-mounted solar plants and solar micro-grids. The government also plans to expand solar applications in rural areas.

Meanwhile, existing programmes such as PM-KUSUM, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and other central schemes will support the transition.

Roadmap Covers More Than Solar Power

Tripura’s clean-energy plan does not stop with solar projects.

The roadmap also looks at battery energy storage, floating solar, hydropower rehabilitation and hydrokinetic projects. In addition, the state is exploring an 800 MW pumped-storage project.

Officials are also examining opportunities linked to green hydrogen.

As electricity demand continues to rise, these projects could help Tripura strengthen its energy security over the coming years.

TSECL Managing Director Biswajit Basu said current electricity demand stands at around 380 MW. He expects demand to reach about 520 MW by 2030 and nearly 800 MW by 2035.

Agartala Power Network Set for Major Upgrade

The government has another major plan for Agartala.

It intends to move the electricity distribution network in the Agartala Municipal Corporation area underground. The project could cost more than ₹1,500 crore.

Nath said the tender process has reached the final stage and work orders have been issued. However, construction is expected to begin after the elections.

The upgrade will include underground cables, GIS substations, SCADA systems and optical-fibre communication infrastructure.

Green Skills Could Open New Opportunities

The Unnayan programme also aims to connect young people with emerging jobs in renewable energy.

Training courses such as Suryamitra and Solar PV Technician will help participants develop practical skills. The Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency, Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission and TSECL are involved in the training effort.

Importantly, the programme also includes women and members of self-help groups.

ADB has supported the preparation of the Clean Energy Roadmap. Representatives said the clean-energy transition could create opportunities for youth, women, farmers, entrepreneurs and local communities.

A New Direction for Tripura’s Energy Sector

Tripura now faces the challenge of turning these plans into projects and jobs.

The roadmap brings together renewable-energy expansion, technical training and improvements to the existing electricity network. If the plans move forward as expected, the state could increase its clean-energy capacity while preparing more workers for the sector.

For Tripura, the message from the new initiatives is clear: cleaner energy will require both modern infrastructure and skilled people to keep it running.