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Agriculture
Tripura to develop 58 new agricultural markets in 2026-27
✍️ Tripuratimes
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 02:38 AM
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The Tripura state government has announced plans to set up 58 additional agricultural markets during the 2026-27 fiscal year, aiming to boost farm‑gate infrastructure.
The Tripura administration disclosed its intention to expand the state's agricultural market network by adding 58 new mandis in the 2026-27 financial cycle. The move is part of a broader strategy to improve market access for farmers and streamline the supply chain for perishable produce.
Officials indicated that the new markets will be spread across various districts to ensure equitable coverage, though exact locations have not been released. Funding is expected to come from the state budget, supplemented by central schemes that support agricultural infrastructure.
The initiative follows earlier efforts to modernise existing markets, including digital price boards and better storage facilities. Stakeholders anticipate that the expansion will reduce post‑harvest losses and provide farmers with more reliable price discovery mechanisms.
The plan was reported by Tripura Times, citing statements from senior officials in the agriculture department. No further details on implementation timelines or contractor selection have been provided at this stage.
Officials indicated that the new markets will be spread across various districts to ensure equitable coverage, though exact locations have not been released. Funding is expected to come from the state budget, supplemented by central schemes that support agricultural infrastructure.
The initiative follows earlier efforts to modernise existing markets, including digital price boards and better storage facilities. Stakeholders anticipate that the expansion will reduce post‑harvest losses and provide farmers with more reliable price discovery mechanisms.
The plan was reported by Tripura Times, citing statements from senior officials in the agriculture department. No further details on implementation timelines or contractor selection have been provided at this stage.