Agartala, June 30, 2025: The Tripura government is intensifying efforts to boost mango cultivation across the state, with significant expansion since 2018. Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath, while addressing the ‘Monsoon Mango Fiesta 2025’ at Narikel Kunj in Gandatuisa on Sunday, shared that mango cultivation has expanded to 706 hectares of new land since 2018. A fresh target has now been set to revive 18 hectares of old mango orchards in the Dhalai district’s Gandacherra subdivision.

“Tripura’s soil, climate, and rainfall are highly conducive to mango farming. Our goal is to make fruit cultivation a tool for farmers’ self-reliance,” said Minister Nath.

Currently, 58,491 hectares in Tripura are under fruit cultivation, with 10,192 hectares dedicated to mangoes. The state produces 51,368 metric tons of mangoes annually, averaging 5.04 metric tons per hectare. In Gandacherra, where 186 farmers manage 277 hectares, the average mango yield is 8-9 MT per hectare, nearing the national average of 9.66 MT/ha, with a net income of ₹5–6 lakh per hectare annually.

The Minister also highlighted the cultivation of 13 indigenous varieties like Amrapali and Himsagar, and 22 foreign varieties including Miyazaki and Thai Himsagar, at the Nagicherra Garden and Research Center.

Under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchan Yojana (PMKSY), drip irrigation has been introduced in 9 orchards and 30 hectares of old mango plantations have been revived. In 2025, another 18 hectares will be restored, and 130 farmers will receive training in advanced horticulture techniques.

Plans are also in place to develop 50 hectares of new mango orchards, alongside 10 hectares for pineapple and 1 hectare for jackfruit. To support preservation, 10 solar-powered cool chambers have been installed across the state, with a new unit set to be established in Gandacherra this year.