Tripura has seen a significant expansion in mango farming over the past seven years, with nearly 706 hectares of new land brought under cultivation since 2018 through a series of government-backed initiatives. This was revealed by Tripura Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath while speaking at the Monsoon Mango Fiesta 2025, held at Narikel Kunj in Gandatwisa, Dhalai district. Minister Nath noted that the state’s favourable tropical climate, moderate temperatures, generous rainfall, and rich soil have created the perfect setting for large-scale mango cultivation. “Since 2018, we have intensified our efforts to promote fruit cultivation, particularly mangoes, to make farmers economically self-reliant,” he said. As of now, 58,491 hectares of land in Tripura are dedicated to fruit cultivation, producing nearly 5.98 lakh metric tonnes annually. Mango orchards alone span 10,192 hectares, yielding about 51,368 metric tonnes, with an average productivity of 5.04 metric tonnes per hectare.
At the Horticulture and Research Centre in Nagichara, efforts are underway to preserve and promote 13 indigenous mango varieties, including Ambika, Arunika, Amrapalli, and Himsagar. Alongside these, the state is also cultivating 22 improved foreign varieties, such as Miyazaki, Haribhanga, Japanese All Time, and Thai Himsagar. In Gandatwisa subdivision, mango farming has seen a particularly impressive rise. Since 2018, 186 farmers have developed 4 local and 18 foreign mango orchards, covering a total area of 277 hectares. These orchards have outperformed state averages, with yields ranging from 8 to 9 metric tonnes per hectare, approaching the national average of 9.66 MT/ha.
The financial outcomes have been equally promising. Farmers in the region are now earning Rs 5 to 6 lakh per hectare annually. This season, local mango varieties were sold in bulk at prices between Rs 50 to Rs 70 per kilogram, while exotic varieties fetched Rs 150 to Rs 300 per kilogram in key markets such as Agartala, Ambassa, Kumarghat, and Dharmanagar.
