Guwahati, Jan 31: The Economic Survey 2025–26 has identified Tripura as a leading example of how State-level deregulation is translating into concrete economic gains across the Northeast, citing improved investment flows, faster project implementation, and enhanced investor confidence.

The Survey said Tripura implemented a comprehensive reform programme covering land use, building regulations, labour laws, utilities, and legacy statutes. Following the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025, a significant number of Memoranda of Understanding progressed from announcement to implementation, with Tripura accounting for a substantial share of total investments committed to the region.

The Survey also highlighted reforms in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, where the introduction of an online system for Change in Land Use led to the disposal of hundreds of pending applications within months. This accelerated tourism capacity creation and improved access to household and entrepreneurial credit.

Beyond these case studies, the Survey noted that several Northeastern states have adopted structural reforms aligned with the compliance-reduction agenda. Assam, along with Tripura and others, introduced negative lists for mixed land-use zones, permitting all activities unless explicitly prohibited and replacing earlier prescriptive zoning frameworks.

The Survey further pointed to increased reliance on third-party inspections and self-certification to ease regulatory bottlenecks. Tripura and Mizoram introduced third-party mechanisms for building plan approvals, while Assam streamlined fire safety regulations through accredited agencies.

According to the Survey, these initiatives reflect a shift from checklist-based compliance to continuous governance, enabling states to tailor deregulation to local administrative and economic contexts. The Northeast’s recent experience, led by Tripura, demonstrates how sustained regulatory reform can convert ease-of-doing-business measures into tangible economic outcomes.