Tripura has been featured in Compendium of Best Practices on Climate Action from Indian States, July 2022 for setting up first Bio Villages in the country.

The concept of Bio Village was first introduced by the Directorate of Biotechnology, Government of Tripura in 2018 to facilitate sustainable development of agriculture and allied sectors in the state.

As the initiative evolved, components such as biogas, improved breed of livestock, solar powered agricultural equipments and energy saving electrical devices were included for a climate smart approach.

It is to be noted that the project has benefitted over 500 households. The project has shown significant impact in terms of improvement of soil nutrient condition and pollination status. The project has led to increase in monthly income of the beneficiaries by 5,500 rupees per household.

The project is aimed to reduce the impact of climate change and ensure carbon neutrality in the longer run. Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Dev Varma congratulates the officials and employees of Directorate of Biotechnology, Goverment of Tripura on this achievement