Cachar pineapple farmers seek govt support to overcome infra hurdles
The farmers, representing around 5,500 residents of Hmarkhawlien, Labankhal, Molong, and Sonbari in Cachar district, emphasised the need for improved transportation, market sheds, and direct links to international markets. They also called for the establishment of cold storage facilities and a dedicated pineapple processing unit to add value and expand market reach.
The meeting, facilitated by Barak Valley development minister Kaushik Rai, saw participation from local producers including Manthan Hmar, Maniton Singha, and Makhan Lal Dusadh.
After returning to Silchar, the delegation credited Rai for initiating dialogue with top officials.
"We shared our issues, especially the lack of proper infrastructure and market facilities," Maniton Singha told the media on Friday. "CM Sarma and agriculture minister Bora assured us of swift action, instructing departments to explore infrastructural solutions," he said.
Dusadh, a prominent local producer, highlighted that pineapples from Hmarkhawlien are already reaching markets across Assam, the northeast, and other Indian states.
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"Our pineapples even gained international recognition at a trade fair in Dubai, receiving excellent feedback," he said.
Looking ahead, the farmers plan to diversify into processing value-added pineapple products such as jams, jellies, and juices. Dusadh appealed to the govt to support efforts to increase local market value and generate rural employment through agri-based industries.
Notably, Hmarkhawlien's pineapples are renowned for their exceptional sweetness, cultivated on hill slopes along the Assam-Manipur border. The region's 1,800-acre orchard was established in 1932 by Welsh Baptist Pastor James Roberts, who imported saplings from Tripura. Thanks to innovative farming methods, the sugar content of these pineapples now ranges between 16 and 18 percent — the highest in the northeast.
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