Tripura's Queen Pineapple to go global with DoNER's 132cr boost
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Agartala: Ministry of development of north eastern region (DoNER) has approved a Rs 132-crore project to promote Tripura's iconic Queen Pineapple as a global brand.
Speaking at the 5th CII Tripura Pineapple Festival 2025, agriculture and farmers' welfare minister Ratan Lal Nath said move as a significant step towards doubling farmers' incomes.
He said DoNER was convinced by the potential of Tripura's pineapple and the state govt's roadmap for global recognition.
"In international trade, pineapple ranks as the third most important tropical fruit after banana and citrus. Tripura's Queen and Kew varieties flourish in our unique hilly, humid climate with minimal chemical use. The Queen variety, in particular, has a golden-yellow hue and a distinct, pleasant aroma," Nath said.
Tripura has 58,491 hectares under fruit cultivation, of which 11,862 hectares are dedicated to pineapples. The state produces around 1.74 lakh metric tonnes annually, although the average productivity — 14.6 tonnes per hectare — lags behind the national average of 17 tonnes.
Nath said the organic Queen Pineapple yields about 12 tonnes per hectare, while the Kew variety yields approximately 15.71 tonnes per hectare.
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The Queen Pineapple has also earned a GI tag, recognising its unique quality and identity tied to Tripura.
"Nearly 10,000 metric tons of our total production meet the quality and size requirements for both domestic and international markets. This surplus is actively marketed and exported," he said.
The minister also outlined a multi-pronged DoNER strategy that includes strategic branding, digital technology integration, post-harvest loss reduction, improved production cycles, and expanded export avenues.
He further announced that efforts are underway to make Queen Pineapple cultivation a year-round activity through staggered planting across 2,000 hectares in the initial phase.
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