Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Tripura Tribals Excel in Mango, Pineapple Production
In Tripura, the local tribal people are doing a great job growing mangoes and pineapples.
Dhalai district is especially known for its mangoes, including the valuable Miyazaki kind.
The state is putting a lot of effort into growing these fruits, with a big project to help sell the 'Queen' pineapples around the world.
This project is funded by the central government, who want to improve packaging to meet export standards.
Tripura grows a lot of pineapples each year, and the 'Queen' variety is known for its taste.
Tripura tribals have achieved remarkable success in mango and pineapple production.
Dhalai district is becoming a hub for mango cultivation, including the Miyazaki variety.
Tripura has 10,357 hectares under mango cultivation, with an average yield of six metric tonnes per hectare.
The central government supports a Rs 132.62-crore project to boost the export of Tripura's 'Queen' pineapple.
Tripura produces about 1,77,433 tonnes of pineapple annually, with 12,095 hectares under cultivation.
- Who
- Tripura Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma and Tripura farmers.
- What
- Tribals in Tripura have achieved remarkable success in mango and pineapple production.
- When
- Reported on June 17th.
- Where
- Tripura, specifically Dhalai district.
- Why
- To highlight agricultural achievements and boost fruit exports.
- Minister
- Bikash Debbarma
- District
- Dhalai
- Mango Cultivation Area
- 10,357 hectares
- Annual Mango Yield
- Approx. 6 metric tonnes per hectare
- Pineapple Cultivation Area
- 12,095 hectares
- Annual Pineapple Production
- Approx. 1,77,433 tonnes
- Govt Project
- Rs 132.62-crore project