BY TC News Desk
Agartala, 9th July 2025: Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department of Tripura has developed more than 25,000 hectares of certified organic land and exported 1,332 metric tons of organic products — including scented rice, bird’s eye chilli, ginger, turmeric, and pineapple — to other states and foreign countries in the last three years.
Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath informed this on Wednesday while addressing the first-ever Organic Buyer-Seller Conference at Hotel Polo Towers, Agartala.
Minister Nath said that the world is not just demanding food it is demanding safe, chemical-free, and traceable food.
“Organic agriculture is not a fashion it is a future-ready solution to the global crisis of health, climate change, and soil degradation. Tripura is ready to lead this transformation. We are not just adopting organic practices we are building an entire ecosystem from farm to fork. We have developed more than 25,000 hectares of certified organic land and formed 53 organic FPCs certified by approved certification agencies. We have also supported the cultivation of high-value crops like Queen Pineapple, Bird’s Eye Chilli, Black Rice (Maimi Hungar), Aromatic Rice (Harinarayan, Kalikhasa), Scented Lemon, Sesame, Turmeric, Ginger, Millet, and Kew Pineapple,” said the Minister.
He informed that the state’s Queen Pineapple is GI-tagged; naturally very sweet with low acidity, and ideal for premium juice and dessert processing. The Kew Pineapple is also sweet.
The Minister added that the organic market is growing very fast in India, where 7.3 million hectares have been registered under NPOP with a production of 6.3 million metric tons and an export volume of 2.61 lakh metric tons, valued at Rs 4,007 crore.
He said that this Buyer-Seller Meet is more than just an exchange of goods it is a platform for building trust, transparency, and long-term partnerships.
“Your dedication to sustainable and organic farming practices forms the foundation of a healthier future. Your commitment ensures that quality and purity reach every household. Let’s unite and make Organic Tripura a leading force in Organic India. One thing I can say: Tripura is a tiny state — that is a fact. But our hearts are big. I request you all to visit our farmers’ fields and see for yourselves. Please go and visit the pineapple, fragrant rice, bird’s eye chilli, ginger, turmeric, and cultivation areas,” said the Agriculture Minister.
The Minister further informed that the state’s Aromatic Rice (Harinarayan & Kalikhasa) is prized for its distinct fragrance, delicate texture, and superior taste. Bird’s Eye Chilli is high in capsaicin — known for boosting metabolism, acting as a natural pain reliever, and aiding digestion and blood circulation. The scented lemon produced in the state has a strong citrus aroma and is preferred for use in perfumery and aromatherapy, as a flavouring agent in food and beverages, and in natural cleaning products.
“We have connected our organic farmers with market linkages in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Guwahati, and have exported to Oman, Dubai, and Dhaka. In the. last three years, our state has achieved remarkable success in marketing organic pineapple, aromatic rice, bird’s eye chilli, ginger, and turmeric,” he said.
He informed that in the last three years, the department has exported 666 metric tons of pineapple, 33 metric tons of scented rice, 7 metric tons of bird’s eye chilli, 574 metric tons of ginger, and 52 metric tons of turmeric.
