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Agri minister Ratan Lal Nath unveils training drive to make Tripura self-sufficient in mushrooms
Sep 26, 2025Tripura is preparing to script a new chapter in its organic farming journey, this time with mushrooms at the centre of attention.
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Friday inaugurated the state’s first dedicated training workshop on organic mushroom cultivation at the Horticulture Research Complex, Nagicherra. The programme drew representatives from 53 Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), underscoring a collective push to bring mushrooms into the mainstream of Tripura’s agricultural economy.
Calling mushrooms a “superfood” rich in Vitamin D, iron, and other vital nutrients, Nath described the crop as both a health booster and a potential game-changer for rural livelihoods. “Mushroom cultivation is a silent revolution. Tripura is already self-sufficient in rice, milk, fish, and eggs. Now, mushrooms must become part of that self-reliance story,” he said.
The Minister also pointed out the rapid rise of Farmer Producer Companies in the state—from just four before 2018 to 53 today. These FPCs, now covering 26,000 hectares of organic cultivation, will extend their expertise to mushrooms as Tripura strengthens its organic portfolio.
Nath stressed the importance of building growth across four pillars—Agri-Allied sectors, Tourism and Business, Forest, and Energy. Recalling how farmers once proved skeptics wrong by successfully cultivating onions in the state, he expressed confidence that mushrooms could be the next success story.
Tripura’s organic brand already carries weight in international markets. The state has exported organic rice, ginger, turmeric, pineapple, and bird’s eye chilli to buyers abroad, a trend Nath said would continue to expand with new products like mushrooms.
“Organic farming is vital for human health, and mushrooms will play a crucial role in that mission,” he added, highlighting the government’s twin focus on promoting both organic and conventional farming practices.
With Friday’s workshop, the state signaled more than just training—it opened the door to what could be Tripura’s next agricultural revolution.
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