Tripura has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance agricultural productivity through soil research

¨     A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Tripura Agriculture Department and Nagpur-based National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning (NBSS and LUP).

¨     The agreement aims to improve agricultural productivity and foodgrain self-sufficiency in the state.

¨     Tripura Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath said the collaboration aims to conduct in-depth research on cultivable land in several districts of the state.

¨     It will lead to sustainable farming practices and a strong agricultural future for Tripura.

¨     The initiative was discussed during a workshop held at Pragya Bhawan in Agartala.

¨     Earlier surveys were conducted in South Tripura and Gomati districts.

¨     The study is now being extended to North Tripura, Dhalai and Unakoti districts.

¨     Soil scientists will guide crop selection based on soil type and land suitability.

¨     The initiative is expected to help farmers adopt scientifically suitable crop patterns.

¨     The state government aims to achieve complete success through data-driven agricultural planning.

¨     The minister informed that since the BJP government assumed office in 2018, the number of foodgrain-self-sufficient blocks has increased from 22 to 30, with five more expected to achieve self-sufficiency this year.