Agartala: The Tripura government will expand mango cultivation by 342 kani which is equivalent to 136 acres of land in Gonda Twisa sub-division of Dhalai district as part of efforts to boost production and improve the income of growers, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath said on Thursday.
The minister announced the decision after inaugurating the Monsoon Mango Festival 2026 at Narikelkunja in Gandatwisa.
He said the state government has planned the expansion to strengthen mango cultivation in the area, which has emerged as a major production hub, and will also provide financial assistance for the revival of old mango orchards.
“The government will extend mango cultivation to another 342 kani of land in Gonda Twisa. We are also providing financial support to revive old orchards, deep irrigation facilities and will set up five more cold chambers for mango growers,” Nath said.
According to the minister, around 259 farmers are engaged in mango cultivation in Gonda Twisa, contributing to the area’s growing prominence as a mango-producing region.
He said the government was organising the festival to promote mango cultivation and create better marketing opportunities for farmers. The state also intends to promote Gonda Twisa and the Dumboor area through such initiatives, he added.
Nath said Tripura has around 58,000 hectares under fruit cultivation, of which nearly 10,000 hectares are devoted to mango production.
He said the average mango yield in the state is about five metric tonnes per hectare, while growers in Gonda Twisa produce around nine metric tonnes per hectare.
The minister urged farmers to utilise available land for cultivation of fruits and horticultural crops, including mango, pineapple, ginger, bird’s eye chilli and banana, to enhance farm income.
He also said the government would continue developing infrastructure and support systems for horticulture farmers in the region.
The Monsoon Mango Festival was organised by the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department to showcase locally grown mango varieties and encourage greater participation in commercial cultivation.