Agartala, Dec 19: Tripura has exported a total of 40 metric tons of organic pineapple to Germany. Pineapples from Tripura will now be available at markets in Hamburg of Germany.
The first consignment of organic pineapples of Tripura was flagged off by chief minister Biplab Deb at Kumargahat in the Unakoti district.
The pineapple consignment has been flagged off by the Tripura CM through waterways on Saturday.
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Tripura’s horticulture department has informed that it is for the first time after closing down of NEERAMAC’s fruit concentration centre in 2007-08, the organically processed pineapple has been exported.
“Growing demand and proper management have ensured that pineapples which were earlier dumped and not even priced at Rs 2 in the local markets, is now fetching a stable price not less than Rs 15-20,” Tripura CM Biplab Deb said.
Big day for Tripura
Flagged off first canned Pineapple consignment of 40MT to Hamburg, Germany today at Kumarghat.
Our government is committed to fulfill Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji’s mission of doubling farmers' income by 2022. pic.twitter.com/1u3Y5RbRQQ
— Biplab Kumar Deb (@BjpBiplab) December 18, 2021
“I am delighted to visit the pineapple orchards. With the Tripura government’s assistance, farmers are now able to get the appropriate value for pineapples. Our government is committed to fulfilling… mission of doubling farmers’ income by 2022,” Deb added.
