Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha Inaugurates Tripura Global Pineapple Festival 2026 in New Delhi
The Government of Tripura today inaugurated the Tripura Global Pineapple Festival 2026, a three-day international exhibition celebrating the state’s GI-tagged Queen Pineapple, at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi. Organised by the Department of Horticulture & Soil Conservation under the Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Department, the festival is being held from 27–29 June, coinciding with International Pineapple Day.The festival was inaugurated by Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha and Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, in the presence of policymakers, industry leaders, exporters, buyers, farmers, and delegates from across India.
Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha said Tripura produces nearly 1.78–1.87 lakh metric tonnes of pineapples annually, including around 23,000 metric tonnes of GI-tagged Queen Pineapple supplied to markets. Describing the fruit as a symbol of the state’s agricultural strength and cultural heritage, he said the festival would strengthen exports while showcasing Tripura’s tourism, handicrafts, and investment potential to a global audience.
Dr. Sukanta Majumdar highlighted the recently launched ₹236-crore Mission Queen Pineapple, which aims to increase the fruit’s economic value from ₹35 crore to ₹200 crore by 2028.
Shri Ratan Lal Nath, Hon’ble Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Government of Tripura, said:
“Tripura’s Queen Pineapple has always been special, and our farmers have known this for generations. Through this festival, we are introducing its exceptional quality to global markets while creating lasting opportunities for our farmers.
The Tripura Global Pineapple Festival 2026 will continue until 29 June and remains open to media, trade buyers, exporters, industry stakeholders, and the public. Through this flagship initiative, the Government of Tripura aims to position the state’s GI-tagged Queen Pineapple as a globally recognised premium agricultural brand while creating new opportunities for farmers, entrepreneurs, and rural communities.
