Revolutionising Agriculture in Tripura with a Scalable Growth Model
Agartala, June 10, 2025 – The state of Tripura marked a significant milestone in its agricultural transformation this week as the Viksit Krishi Abhiyan reached over 120,000 farmers across rural and tribal areas. Spearheaded by the Tripura Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath, this initiative is not just a policy push—it’s an evolving grassroots movement focused on sustainable farming, digital access, and market linkage.
The awareness drive, launched in the Dhalai and Gomati districts, aims to bridge the gap between traditional farming methods and modern agricultural practices using tech-based outreach and on-ground mobilisation.
What is Viksit Krishi and Why It Matters
Viksit Krishi, a state-aligned program under the PM Vikas Yojana, seeks to empower small and marginal farmers with tools for:
- Climate-resilient agriculture
- Soil health monitoring
- Integrated pest management
- Real-time market intelligence
- Crop insurance awareness
What sets it apart is its focus on community engagement—a rare blend of scientific education, real-time data sharing, and localised action.
Agri Minister Ratan Lal Nath’s Message to Farmers
Speaking at a rally in Kamalpur, Nath emphasised, “Tripura’s farmers are the backbone of our economy. Viksit Krishi is here to transform agriculture from a survival industry into a prosperity-driven enterprise. Every acre matters, every farmer counts.”
He further outlined:
- Launch of Krishi Mitra helpdesks in every panchayat.
- Free access to farm advisory mobile apps.
- Subsidised micro-irrigation kits to counter monsoon unpredictability.
Digital Agriculture Tools Rolled Out
Farmers were introduced to GPS-enabled soil health tracking, drones for pest surveillance, and AI-based yield forecasting. A dedicated helpline (Krishi Connect 2025) is also operational in 8 dialects, including Kokborok and Bengali, to ensure inclusive support.
The department is also distributing QR-coded crop advisory booklets and organizing demo plots in every block for hands-on learning.
On-Ground Response from Farmers
Local farmer Sunil Debbarma from Gandacherra shared, “This is the first time we’ve had officers visit our village with real answers—not just speeches. The crop demo on hybrid rice blew my mind. I never thought I’d understand market pricing apps, but now I check it every morning.”
Political and Economic Impact
With Tripura Assembly Elections 2026 looming, the BJP-led state government is betting big on rural development schemes. The massive reach of this campaign is expected to influence both agriculture output and political narratives in the coming months.
According to data from the state agriculture department:
- 68% of the 120,000 farmers were first-time beneficiaries of any government-backed agri-scheme.
- 62% adopted at least one modern farming tool post-awareness event.
- 43% registered for e-Mandis via mobile kiosks.
Conclusion: Toward a Prosperous Farming Future
Tripura’s Viksit Krishi Abhiyan is more than just an awareness campaign—it’s the beginning of an agricultural renaissance in the Northeast. With a multi-layered approach combining tech, training, and trust-building, it’s laying the foundation for a self-sufficient and future-ready farmer community.
As the seeds of this campaign sprout into real change, the success of Viksit Krishi may become Tripura’s most impactful rural initiative yet.
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