Tripura ‘s famous organic Queen Ananas ( Pineapple ) was launched by Chief Guest , Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare , Shri Narendra Singh Tomar at a function in Delhi . On this occasion , Tripura ‘s Agriculture and Farmers Welfare , Energy and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mr. Ratanlal Nath was also present. were present . In the program , Mr. Tomar said that the development of the North East region is the priority of the Government of India under the leadership of Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi , the Central Government is continuously working there and it is a matter of happiness that as a result of continuous encouragement by Prime Minister Mr. Modi Other states of the North East including Tripura are making rapid progress .
In a function organized by Tripura Government and State Co – operative Supply and Marketing Federation ( SIMFED ) at Dilli Haat , INA , Union Minister Shri Tomar said that the North East region is the head of all of us , which was neglected earlier and the budget allocation for the same . Used to be less , but since Shri Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister , the sector has received full attention . Prime Minister Shri Modi himself has visited the North -East 52 times in 9 years , as well as on his instructions , Union Ministers also make regular visits there . We are doing this , the aim of which is that whatever difficulties the North-East is facing , it can be solved and the path of development can be paved there . The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region is also continuously active and is engaged in the implementation of schemes for the progress of the region . The Government of India under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Modi is fully standing with these states . In future too , the Central Government will continue to work shoulder to shoulder and step by step with the states . The central government is also running a mission for the cultivation of oil palm . , which will benefit the farmers
Mr. Tomar said that a lot of success has been achieved in organic farming in the North Eastern region , Sikkim has been declared as an organic state , while Tripura is also moving on this path , which is commendable . Mr. Tomar said that in the states of the North East region Agriculture is developing a lot . _ The products of this sector have made their mark in the global market and exports are increasing . _ Even now, there is a lot of potential for the development of agriculture and horticulture in the North Eastern region . Farmers in Northeast benefit through organic farming _ _ _ is happening _
On this occasion , the uniqueness , quality and health benefits of Tripura ‘s organic Queen Pineapple were displayed and a tasting session was also held . Secretary , Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region , Shri Lok Ranjan , Agriculture Secretary , Tripura , Shri Apurba Rai , Director , Agriculture participated in the programme . Shri Sarrendu Das , Director Horticulture Dr. _ Phanibhushan Jamatia , NERAMAC MD Mr. Rajeev Ashok , SIMFED MD Mr. Bhaskar Basnet , Mr. Manoj Kumar , officials from the Center and Tripura , FPC members and representatives of organizations related to the North East were present .