The Department of Horticulture and Soil Conservation under the Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Department, Government of Tripura, will host the Tripura Global Pineapple Festival 2026 from 27 to 29 June 2026 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi. The three-day international exhibition coincides with International Pineapple Day on 27 June and aims to spotlight Tripura's renowned Queen Pineapple, which received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2014.
High-Profile Participation and Farmer Felicitation
Senior dignitaries attending include the Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, the Chief Minister of Delhi, the Minister of State for DoNER, the Chief Minister of Tripura, and the Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from Tripura. Five pineapple farmers from Tripura will be felicitated during the festival, and 25 stalls from across the state will showcase their produce and products.
"Tripura's Queen Pineapple has always been special and our farmers have known this for generations. What we are doing now is simply making sure the rest of the world knows it too," said Shri Ratan Lal Nath, Hon'ble Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare Minister, Government of Tripura. "Under the guidance of our Chief Minister and Prime Minister Modi's vision of Vocal for Local, we are taking this step with full confidence."
Queen Pineapple: A GI-Tagged Legacy
Tripura cultivates two primary pineapple varieties: Queen and Kew. The Queen Pineapple received the GI tag in 2014, recognizing its distinct origin and superior quality. Rich in Vitamins A, B, and C, with a sweetness level of 13 to 17.2° Brix, it is grown across approximately 12,000 hectares. Annual production stands at nearly 1.78 lakh metric tonnes, with 70 to 75 per cent of growers belonging to tribal communities.
Mission Queen Pineapple: ₹236 Crore Commitment
On 27 May 2026, the Government of Tripura launched Mission Queen Pineapple Tripura, a ₹236 crore project. The mission aims to expand cultivation from 12,000 hectares to 15,000 hectares over three years. It proposes developing 10 pack houses, ripening chambers, 20 refrigerated transport vehicles, GI labelling machines, and FSSAI-compliant food safety infrastructure to create a robust farm-to-market supply chain.
Bromelain: Turning Stems into Revenue
Beyond the fruit, Tripura is tapping into the high-value pharmaceutical opportunity of bromelain, an enzyme extracted from pineapple stems and fruits that commands ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per kilogram globally. The state plans to establish two bromelain extraction plants—one at the Agartala Industrial Growth Centre and another in Gomati district. Each plant is expected to produce 5,000 to 6,000 kilograms of bromelain powder annually, with projected revenues of ₹12 crore to ₹18 crore per year.
Value Addition and Women-Led Enterprise
The government is also investing in pineapple-based value-added products including jam, candy, dehydrated rings, juice, squash, vinegar, chutney, sauces, and cream-based products. Women Self Help Groups in tribal areas will be trained to lead this segment, which has the potential to generate annual revenues of ₹45 crore to ₹55 crore.
Pineapple Fibre: Agriculture Meets Luxury
Fibre extracted from pineapple leaves has found demand in luxury fashion, home decor, and sustainable packaging. Raw pineapple fibre currently fetches ₹80 to ₹120 per kilogram, with processed fibre commanding ₹200 to ₹400 per kilogram. This segment alone is estimated to generate ₹40 crore to ₹60 crore annually within the next three years.
The Tripura Global Pineapple Festival 2026 is open to media, trade buyers, and the public with free entry.
