Mission Queen Pineapple Launched in Tripura

Mission Queen Pineapple was launched as a Rs 236 crore initiative to develop Tripura’s pineapple value chain.

Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched Mission Queen Pineapple, Tripura as a convergence-led initiative. The project has an estimated outlay of Rs 236 crore and focuses on cultivation, value addition, processing and market development. Tripura’s Queen Pineapple is a GI-tagged agricultural product and has export potential. The initiative is relevant for Northeast development, agriculture-based industries and farmer income enhancement.