Agartala, April 26: Prime Minister on Sunday highlighted the work of a small cottage industry in Tripura during his monthly radio programme , drawing national attention to grassroots entrepreneurship and women-led livelihoods in the northeastern state.

The enterprise, run by entrepreneur , operates as a community production centre in East Charakbai village under the Shantir Bazar subdivision in South Tripura district. Following the Prime Minister’s mention, Chakraborty expressed pride and gratitude, calling it a significant recognition of rural enterprise.

Established in 2008 at Nath Para and spread across approximately 1,500 square feet, the production centre has been contributing to local employment and economic activity for several years. The initiative received support from the , which provided machinery and facilitated a loan of Rs 9 lakh to expand operations.

He further added, “Being mentioned by the Prime Minister is a moment of immense pride. I never imagined that a small cottage industry from our village would receive such national recognition. This is not just my achievement, but a recognition of every small entrepreneur working in rural India.”