Government constructing smoke houses to ensure the quality of rubber: Tripura CM Manik Saha

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

Manik Saha said that to ensure the quality of rubber, state government is constructing smoke houses and manufacturing graded rubber sheets. Tripura is set to showcase its delectable organic Queen Pineapple and a variety of other fruits in Varanasi on July 21st. The announcement was made during the inaugural programme of the National Conference cum Buyer & Seller Meet organized by the Agriculture Department at Pragna Bhavan, Agartala.

«The economy of Tripura is primarily based on agriculture, which not only sustains our state but also contributes significantly to the country's economy. We are fortunate to possess abundant natural resources such as rubber, tea, Agar, bamboo, and gas. These resources have the potential to foster industrial development» stated," Saha said.

Highlighting Tripura's efforts in rubber production, Saha mentioned, «Tripura is the second-largest producer of rubber after Kerala. In our state, approximately 94,000 metric tons of rubber are produced across 70,000 hectares of land. The rubber industry has played a crucial role in the economic development of our state.

To ensure the quality of rubber, we are constructing smoke houses and manufacturing graded rubber sheets. We are also actively working on establishing partnerships with various tire companies to produce tires using locally sourced rubber.» He further added, «Tripura is known as the 'queen of pineapples,' and it has been officially declared the state food by the former President of India. Our queen pineapples are not only popular within the country but also in foreign markets.