Tripura is home to 21 species of bamboo out of 130 species available in India. 60% of the requirement of the entire country for bamboo sticks for Agarbatti-making is met from Tripura Tripura ranks #3 in Export Preparedness Index 2021 under Himalayan states category. Tripura is a north-eastern state of India and is surrounded by Bangladesh on three sides. Tripura has 84% of its border common with the neighbouring country of Bangladesh. It is also the home for India's third international internet gateway (after Mumbai and Chennai). Tripura is primarily an agrarian State and rice is the major crop in the State. The climate of the State is suitable for a variety of horticultural/ plantation crops, including pineapple, jackfruit, tea, rubber, bamboo etc. The productivity level of food grain and rice in Tripura are 30% and 24% respectively more than all India levels. The yield of potato per hectare of land in Tripura is the highest in the NorthEastern region. The state is also a surplus producer of certified HYV paddy and mustard seeds. The state has established rubber, food and bamboo parks to support existing and potential investors. The State has 5 Industrial Estates, 6 Industrial area, 14 Public Sector Undertakings, 2 growth centres, and an Export Promotion Industrial Park.