Tripura’s Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Friday inaugurated a rubber plantation spanning one hectare in East Noagaon, Mohanpur sub-division. The land belongs to local farmer Haricharan Debbarma. The initiative is part of the state’s micro-watershed project, aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural development and improving livelihoods through efficient land and water resource management

In a significant push toward sustainable agriculture and rural development, Tripura’s Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Friday inaugurated a rubber plantation in East Noagaon, Mohanpur sub-division. The plantation spans one hectare and is part of the state’s micro-watershed development project, a flagship initiative aimed at improving agricultural productivity through better land and water resource management.

The land belongs to Haricharan Debbarma, a local farmer who will now benefit from government-supported rubber cultivation — a crop that has the potential to provide long-term economic returns in the region.

The inauguration event was attended by several notable figures, including SLN CEO Sharadindu Das, agricultural officials from Hejamara, police personnel from Sidhai, and a host of local dignitaries and community members, signaling strong institutional and grassroots support for the initiative.

Addressing the gathering, Minister Nath highlighted the state government’s continuing efforts to uplift the agricultural sector and empower farmers. “Our mission is clear — to double or even triple the incomes of farmers in Tripura. This will be achieved through technology integration, skill-based training, and expanding access to high-value crops like rubber,” he said.

Nath also emphasized the role of newly established agricultural centers across the state, crediting them for increasing awareness and adoption of modern farming techniques. “These centers are not just symbolic; they are bringing real change. Farmers are producing more, earning more, and becoming self-reliant,” he asserted.

The micro-watershed project under which the rubber plantation was launched is part of a wider strategy by the Tripura government to enhance water conservation, increase crop diversification, and build climate resilience in farming communities.

Experts say rubber cultivation, supported with proper irrigation and training, can offer sustainable income in areas like Mohanpur, where land and climate conditions are favorable.

As Tripura continues to invest in agricultural transformation, initiatives like these not only reflect policy intent but also aim to create visible change on the ground — with individual farmers like Haricharan Debbarma becoming early beneficiaries of a shifting rural economy.