Through the initiative of the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC), the Tripura Queen pineapple has got a geographical indication tag, along with 12 other fruits and vegetables of the Northeast.
Besides Queen pineapple of Tripura, Arunachal Orange, Mizo Chilli, Kachai Lemon, Khasi Mandarin, Tezpur Litchi, Sikkim Large Cardamom, Karbi Anglong Ginger, Naga Tree Tomato, ‘Chak-Hao’ Black Rice, Memang Narang, Dalle Khursani and Naga Sweet Cucumber have also got the GI tag.
The Tripura government plans to open an auction market for pineapples in New Delhi, the harvesting of which will be started in a week. The pineapple used to sell at Rs 1-2 per piece and during peak season pineapples were dumped on the street, as there were no buyers.
Source: goachronicle.com