**Executive Summary**
NITI Aayog, in collaboration with TIFT, successfully held the 3rd Regional Dialogue under the State Support Mission (SSM) in Agartala, Tripura on February 3, 2026. The dialogue involved 14 Eastern and North-Eastern States/UTs and focused on fostering engagement between NITI Aayog and States/UTs through State Institutions for Transformation (SITs). The goal was to share experiences and learn from each other on SSM initiatives, aligning with the national aspiration of Viksit Bharat @2047.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **SSM Regional Dialogue Series:**
* The Agartala dialogue was the third in a series under the Central Sector Scheme.
* The first dialogue was held in Dehradun on June 2, 2025, for 10 northern States/UTs.
* The second was in Pune on September 25, 2025, with 11 States/UTs.
* **Focus on State Institutions for Transformation (SITs):**
* SITs are recognized as central platforms for supporting reform implementation and inter-State learning.
* Emphasis on strengthening institutional mechanisms for vision-led and data-driven governance.
* **Key Discussion Areas:**
* NITI for States: Cooperative Federalism - Components of the scheme and leveraging tools like the NITI for States platform and Viksit Bharat Strategy Room.
* Role of SITs in Achieving State and National Goals - SITs evolving into multi-disciplinary hubs.
* Global Partnerships for Regional Transformation - Role of development partners in driving inclusive growth.
* State Vision @2047: Crafting Blueprints for Viksit Rajya - Building dynamic, data-driven visions.
* **Strategic Elements Emphasized:**
* Multi-level planning.
* KPI-based tracking.
* Accountability in implementation.
* The role of State Institutional Think Tanks
**Impact Analysis**
**States/UTs Participating in the Dialogue**
* **Impact:** Gained insights on SSM initiatives, shared experiences, and learned best practices to align with the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision.
* **Action Required:** Strengthen SITs, implement discussed strategies for vision-led governance, and leverage tools provided by NITI Aayog.
**NITI Aayog**
* **Impact:** Facilitated knowledge sharing and collaboration between States/UTs to advance national development goals.
* **Action Required:** Continue supporting States/UTs through the State Support Mission and related initiatives.
**Tripura Institution for Transformation (TIFT)**
* **Impact:** Played a key role in the successful organization of the 3rd Regional Dialogue.
* **Action Required:** Continue strengthening the institution to support the State's growth journey.
Key Entities Referenced
NITI Aayog: Key organizer of the Regional Dialogue and collaborator with Tripura Institution for Transformation
State Support Mission (SSM): The program under which the regional dialogue was conducted to foster engagement between NITI Aayog and States/UTs
Tripura Institution for Transformation (TIFT): Collaborator with NITI Aayog in organizing the 3rd Regional Dialogue
Agartala, Tripura: Location of the 3rd Regional Dialogue
State Institutions for Transformation (SITs): Central platforms for supporting reform implementation and inter-State learning under the State Support Mission
NITI Aayog
3rd Regional Dialogue on State Support Mission
organised by NITI Aayog in collaboration with
TIFT, Tripura concludes successfully in Agartala
Posted On: 03 FEB 2026 5:26PM by PIB Delhi
NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the Tripura Institution for Transformation (TIFT), Government of
Tripura successfully conducted the 3rd Regional Dialogue under the State Support Mission (SSM) on
3rd February 2026 in Agartala, Tripura for the 14 Eastern and North-Eastern States/UTs. This regional
dialogue is the third in a series under the Central Sector Scheme to foster structured engagement between
NITI Aayog and States/UTs through State Institutions for Transformation (SITs). The objective of this
dialogue was to bring together States and UTs to share their experience on SSM initiatives and learn from
each other. It emphasised the pivotal role of State Institutions for Transformation (SIT) in guiding State
visions, advancing reforms and aligning with the national aspiration of Viksit Bharat @2047.
The first Regional Dialogue on SSM was held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on 2nd June 2025, for the 10
northern States/UTs. This was followed by the second regional Dialogue which was held in Pune,
Maharashtra on 25th September, 2025 which saw participation from 11 States/UTs.
The inaugural session was graced by Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, Chief Minister, Tripura, Shri Jitendra Kumar
Sinha, Chief Secretary, Government of Tripura, Shri Raj Shekhar Joshi, Vice Chairperson, SETU Aayog,
Government of Uttarakhand, Shri Rohit Kumar, Additional Secretary (Virtual) & Programme Director
(States), NITI Aayog, Shri Kiran Gitte, CEO, TIFT and Shri K.S. Rejimon, Joint Secretary & Mission
Director (SSM), NITI Aayog
The deliberations across sessions reflected a shared recognition among States of the State Institutions for
Transformation (SITs) as central platforms for supporting reform implementation and inter-State learning
under the State Support Mission, while highlighting the need to consolidate early institutional gains and
strengthen their operational effectiveness going forward.
The sessions began with a presentation on NITI for States: Towards cooperative Federalism by SSM, NITI
Aayog which highlighted the key components of the scheme, various ongoing initiatives such as NITI for
States platform to promote cross learning among States/UTs, Viksit Bharat Strategy Room to promote data
driven decision making and how these tools can be leveraged by the state.
The session on the Role of SITs in Achieving State and National Goals discussed how SITs are evolving
into multi-disciplinary hubs that go beyond traditional planning functions to encompass long-term
visioning, evidence-based policy formulation and outcome-focused governance. The deliberations focused
on strengthening institutional mechanisms for vision-led and data-driven governance through robust
monitoring frameworks, fostering strategic partnership, enhancing departmental coordination, and
capacity building. Emphasis was laid on multi-level planning, KPI-based tracking, accountability in
implementation, and the role of State Institutional Think Tanks in enabling collaborative, bottom-up, and
context-specific policymaking for improved development outcomes.The session on Global Partnerships for Regional Transformation deliberated the role of development
partners to complement government efforts to drive inclusive growth in the North Eastern and Eastern
regions through strategic institutional partnerships, targeted technical assistance such as supply evaluation
and development programmes, innovative financing and global knowledge-sharing.
The session on State Vision @2047: Crafting Blueprints for Viksit Rajya stressed the importance of
building dynamic, data-driven visions with clear goals, sectoral roadmaps, and multi-level consultations.
States learned from leading examples how measurable objectives and robust feedback loops can accelerate
progress toward long-term national aspirations.
The session concluded with an open discussion on the future roadmap for the State Support Mission with
the objective to strengthen these institutions to support their States’ growth journey.
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