India has a bold new plan for the Northeast. The Government of India has launched Mission Queen Pineapple. It is an ambitious ₹236 crore initiative aimed at transforming Tripura’s famous GI-tagged Queen Pineapple into a globally recognised premium agricultural brand.
The mission was launched by Union Minister for the DoNER Ministry, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, together with the Chief Minister of Tripura. This is a big moment for Tripura’s pineapple export and pineapple cultivation in Tripura.
Not Just a Fruit — It’s Tripura’s Pride in Every Bite!
The Queen Pineapple Tripura is not just any fruit. It is truly unique.
- It is a spiny, golden-yellow variety known for its sweet taste, pleasant aroma, juicy flesh, and rich nutritional value.
- It contains vitamins A, B, and C, as well as minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron.
- The fruit has a sweetness ranging from 13 to 17.2 degrees Brix and acidity levels between 0.6 and 0.8 per cent, giving it a balanced sweet-tart flavour.
- On June 7, 2018, President of India Ram Nath Kovind declared the Queen variety as the state fruit of Tripura.
- In 2015, Queen Pineapple received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
This fruit is more than just delicious. It is Tripura’s identity.
Key Facts About the Mission
Mission Queen Pineapple is a game-changer for the Tripura horticulture initiative. Here are the key facts:
- The initiative is designed as a three-year implementation programme running from Q2 FY2026 to Q4 FY2028.
- The project brings together eight central agencies to develop a sustainable ecosystem for Queen Pineapple farmers’ income.
- The Tripura government will contribute ₹20 crore, while the DoNER Ministry manages the larger share of the mission fund.
- The initiative aims to create a complete Queen Pineapple value chain for cultivation, storage, processing, and export.
Official Quote
“Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, Tripura’s agricultural strengths are being transformed into globally competitive brands,” said Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia at the launch event.
Tripura Chief Minister also said, “With our GI-tagged Queen Pineapple leading the way, this multi-pronged initiative will strengthen processing infrastructure, build robust market linkages, and elevate Tripura’s state fruit into a global brand.”
Smarter Farms. Better Prices. Bigger Markets. Here’s the Plan!
The Mission Queen Pineapple covers many important areas. These steps will directly help farmers and boost Tripura pineapple exports.
- The government will build a primary post-harvest hub near Agartala airport, feeding into eight regional collection centres across major cultivation clusters.
- The infrastructure plan includes advanced grading facilities, solar-powered cold storage, reefer transport networks, and IoT-enabled farm monitoring with digital QR-code traceability systems.
- The mission will support farmers through training programmes, better transportation systems, and modern farming techniques.
- “The mission will target the 60% of the pineapple plant that farmers traditionally discard as agricultural waste, turning it into bio-economy opportunities.”
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A Global Reputation Already in the Making
The Queen Pineapple global brand story is already unfolding. Union Minister Scindia recalled how Germany’s Agriculture Minister praised the quality of Indian pineapples, despite never having visited India. He later discovered these fruits were exported under the Krishi Udaan Scheme. That is the power of Tripura pineapple export.
What It Means for Farmers
Nearly 70 percent of Tripura consists of hilly areas that support pineapple cultivation in Tripura. Tripura is already one of the country’s leading producers of pineapple. The Mission Queen Pineapple will make sure farmers get fair prices. It will also create rural jobs and boost Queen Pineapple farmers income across the state.
Final Thoughts
Mission Queen Pineapple is a truly exciting step. It connects a small golden fruit to the world stage. Officials described the project as one of the most comprehensive Tripura horticulture initiative efforts undertaken in the region. With strong government backing, the right infrastructure, and a world-class GI-tagged Queen Pineapple, Tripura is ready to shine globally.
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