A floral revolution is underway in Tripura, where flower farming areas have exploded by 332% in seven years. Minister Ratan Lal Nath shared this impressive statistic Saturday, attributing it to strategic state interventions and robust demand that have enhanced farmer livelihoods.
From FY 2018-19 onward, floriculture has gained massive traction as farmers swap traditional yields for high-value blooms. Profitable markets and assured demand make it a compelling alternative. Nath noted its role as a top earner among viable crops in apt regions.
Farmers in Bishalgarh, for instance, have transitioned from veggies to flowers for greater gains. The utility of flowers extends to Holi pigments, medicines, and attars, guaranteeing perpetual interest. Ideal soil, rains, and subtropical vibes support diverse cultivation, with traditional flowers up 60%.
High-tech progress is equally striking: 124% growth in greenhouse anthuriums, orchids, gerberas. Compact 200 sqm farms deliver 10,000+ rupees monthly profits amid thriving local trade.
Key facilities now include Badarghat’s 800 sqm ‘Center of Floriculture and Landscaping’ (arcadium plus hardening), erected for 4.50 crores. The 65-kanis Lembuchera Center of Excellence, a central-state venture, targets premium flowers, ornamentals, training, and sapling distribution.
These initiatives herald Tripura’s ascent as a floriculture frontrunner, promising unprecedented production and rural empowerment.