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Detailed explanation-1: -Tripura becomes the first state in India to have the first modified bio-village. The Daspara village of Tripura is converted into a nature-based lifestyle and livelihood.

Detailed explanation-2: -Former Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb also thanked the Prime Minister for acknowledging the state’s successful implementation of the first bio-village. “Thank you PM Narendra Modiji for recognising the small village of Tripura which is India’s first Bio-Village in Mann Ki Baat today.

Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution: Tripura Government has set up India’s 1st Bio-Village at Daspara village of the state. The concept of Bio Village 2.0 developed by the state government has been recognized as one of the best practices to attain sustainable development goals.

Detailed explanation-4: -Our directorate of biotechnology coordinated all efforts,” state Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Deb Burman told Swarajya over phone from state capital Agartala. Early last month, Dasnagar earned the unique distinction of becoming the first ‘modified bio-village’ in the country.

Detailed explanation-5: -Q. Which Indian state/UT has successfully set up ‘Bio-Villages’? Notes: Tripura government has successfully set up five ‘Bio-Villages’ for promoting sustainable development, climate change mitigation and climate adaption.