Tripura Urges Central Government for Enhanced Agricultural Support
Tripura Seeks Stronger Central Backing for Farmers, Agriculture Growth
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Tripura's Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath has requested increased financial and policy support from the Central Government to boost the state's agriculture sector. Key proposals include expanding hybrid paddy cultivation, improving organic farming, reforming crop insurance, and enhancing fertilizer support during the National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign 2026 in New Delhi.
- 01Tripura aims to cultivate 50,000 hectares of hybrid paddy by the 2025-26 financial year, with a budget allocation of ₹10 crore.
- 02Approximately 26,800 farmers in Tripura have adopted organic farming, covering 26,600 hectares.
- 03The current crop insurance framework does not adequately compensate for flood losses, prompting a request to classify flooding as a 'local natural calamity'.
- 04Nath proposed increasing bio-fencing assistance for oil palm plantations from ₹4,000 to ₹8,000.
- 05Potato production has nearly tripled due to the adoption of the Apical Rooted Cuttings (ARC) technique.
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During the National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign 2026 in New Delhi, Tripura's Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath called for enhanced support from the Central Government to strengthen the state's agricultural sector. He presented several proposals aimed at improving food security, including expanding hybrid paddy cultivation, which is projected to cover 50,000 hectares by the 2025-26 financial year, backed by a budget of ₹10 crore. Nath highlighted the success of organic farming, with 26,800 farmers engaged across 26,600 hectares. He stressed the need for reforms in the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) to better address flood-related losses and proposed increasing bio-fencing assistance for oil palm cultivation. Additionally, he noted significant advancements in potato farming through innovative techniques, which have nearly tripled production. These proposals reflect Tripura's strategic approach to modernizing agriculture while addressing local challenges, emphasizing the need for targeted central support to enhance rural livelihoods.
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The proposals aim to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability in Tripura, directly benefiting local farmers and improving food security.
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