Mission Queen Pineapple, Tripura
A ₹236 crore, three-year joint Centre–State project to scale Tripura's Queen pineapple from farm to branded market — covering cultivation, post-harvest processing and exports.
Run by: Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of Tripura
- Outlay
- ₹236 crore over 3 years
- Period
- FY 2026 – FY 2028
- Funding
- Joint Centre + State
- Pillars
- Cultivation · Processing · Marketing
Overview
Tripura grows the Queen variety of pineapple — smaller, sweeter and more aromatic than the Kew used in mass canning — and is one of the top pineapple-producing states in India. But most of this fruit was sold raw, locally, with heavy wastage and no processing infrastructure. Mission Queen Pineapple was launched to close that gap.
The project carries a Detailed Project Report titled "Pineapple Cultivation and Value Chain Development" with a three-year implementation roadmap from FY 2026 to FY 2028 and a total outlay of ₹236 crore, funded jointly by the Centre and the State. It has three pillars: Cultivation Management (expanding area, supplying quality planting material, training in scientific practices), Post-Harvest Management & Processing (cold chains, collection centres, pulping and juice lines) and Branding & Marketing (GI-tagged Queen pineapple identity, export facilitation, domestic retail linkages). The aim is to double pineapple farmers' income within the mission period by moving them up the value chain — from raw-fruit sellers to suppliers of processed, branded output.
What you get
The benefit as the state notifies it — nothing here is an estimate.
- Quality planting material and scientific cultivation training for pineapple growers.
- Cold-chain and collection-centre infrastructure to cut post-harvest losses.
- Pulping, juice and value-addition processing facilities within Tripura.
- Branding of Tripura Queen pineapple for domestic retail and export markets.
- Subsidy support for farmers adopting improved cultivation practices under the mission.
Who is eligible
State schemes usually state their criteria as prose rather than a checklist. This is that prose, unpacked — the department’s verification is what decides.
You qualify if
- Resident of Tripura
- Existing pineapple grower or a farmer willing to take up pineapple cultivation
- Land suitable for pineapple — well-drained, mildly acidic soil with good rainfall
- Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and self-help groups in pineapple clusters are also eligible for processing and marketing components
Not covered
- Land outside Tripura
- Crops other than pineapple — the mission is variety-specific
Documents you need
Have these ready before you start — most rejections are a missing paper, not a missing right.
- Aadhaar card
- Land records or patta
- Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked)
- Farmer registration with the Agriculture Department
- FPO/SHG registration certificate, where the application is through a group
How to apply
Fewer steps than a central scheme, and usually one office rather than a portal.
- 1
Contact your Block Agriculture Officer
The mission works through the state agriculture department's block offices. Approach the Block Agriculture Officer (BAO) to register interest and understand which component suits you — cultivation support, processing or marketing.
- 2
Submit application with land and identity documents
Fill the application form at the block office or through the agriculture department portal. Attach Aadhaar, land records and bank details.
- 3
Field verification and enrolment
A field officer visits the land to verify suitability. On clearance, you are enrolled under the relevant mission component and receive planting material, training or infrastructure support as applicable.
If something goes wrong
Missing from the list, or payment stuck — here is the channel the department itself publishes for it.
- For delays in planting-material supply, non-receipt of promised support, or questions about eligibility, raise it first with the Block Agriculture Officer, then the District Agriculture Officer.
- Beyond the agriculture department, use the national public grievance portal at pgportal.gov.in or write to the Tripura Chief Secretary's office. Keep the application acknowledgement for reference.
Frequently asked questions
Is this only for farmers already growing pineapple?
No. Farmers willing to start pineapple cultivation on suitable land can also enrol. The mission provides planting material and training to new growers.
Which pineapple variety does the mission cover?
The Queen variety — the one Tripura is known for. It is smaller, sweeter and more aromatic than the Kew variety used in mass canning.
Can FPOs or SHGs apply?
Yes. Farmer Producer Organisations and self-help groups in pineapple clusters are eligible for the processing and marketing components — cold chains, collection centres and branding support.
Does the mission give a direct cash subsidy?
The mission provides inputs (planting material, training) and infrastructure (cold chains, processing units) rather than a lump-sum cash payout. Subsidy support for adopting improved practices is channelled through the department, not as a standalone DBT.
How long does the mission run?
Three years — FY 2026 to FY 2028 — per the Detailed Project Report.
Is the funding from the Centre or the State?
Joint funding. The ₹236 crore outlay is shared between the Central and the State governments.
Facts checked against agri.tripura.gov.in on 26 September 2026. editorial policy.