The State Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister of Tripura, Ratan Lal Nath, announced plans to improve infrastructure in agricultural markets across the state. This initiative aims to increase farmers’ income and strengthen their livelihoods. The government will invest Rs 158 crore to develop market buildings in all 60 Assembly constituencies.
With a focus on enhancing farmers’ income and achieving self-sufficiency in foodgrain production, the BJP government in Tripura has significantly expanded agricultural market infrastructure. Under the current government, 204 agricultural markets have been developed at a cost of Rs 461.83 crore, compared to 71 markets developed by the previous administration at a cost of Rs 20.60 crore.
Minister Nath emphasized that the development of agricultural market infrastructure will provide farmers with improved facilities for selling their produce. Despite having 554 agricultural markets in Tripura, adequate infrastructure is lacking in many of them. The government plans to allocate Rs 158 crore this year to develop infrastructure in an additional 60 markets, aiming to create employment opportunities and promote self-reliance.
