Ř Aromatic Kali Khasa,
Aromatic Harinarayan, Biron and Maimi Hanga Rice from Tripura Aggregated for
Export to European Markets
Ř Tripura’s Organic Rice Exports Open
New Market Opportunities for Farmers, FPCs
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APEDA facilitated the export of 18 metric tonnes of NPOP-certified ethnic rice from Tripura to Austria
and the Netherlands.
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The consignment includes four indigenous varieties: Aromatic
Kali Khasa, Aromatic Harinarayan, Biron (white sticky
rice) and Maimi Hanga (black rice).
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The rice was aggregated from Farmer Producer
Companies (FPCs) in Tripura, supported by the Tripura State Organic
Farming Development Agency (TSOFDA).
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The consignment is being exported by M/s Pratithi Organic Foods, Sonepat.
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The initiative is expected to provide farmers with up
to 40% higher price realisation compared with
domestic market prices.
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The export follows APEDA's Reverse Buyer-Seller
Meet (RBSM) in Tripura, converting buyer-producer interactions into
concrete export opportunities.
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The shipment strengthens Tripura's access to premium
European markets, where organic certification, quality, food safety and
traceability are key requirements.
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The initiative aims to expand organic agricultural
exports from the North Eastern Region, strengthen farmer-market linkages
and create sustainable export opportunities.
[ABS News Service/03.09.2026]
A consignment of 18 metric tonnes of
four varieties of NPOP-certified ethnic rice from Tripura was flagged off on 2
September 2026 for export to Austria and the Netherlands, facilitated by the
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).
The export marks a significant step towards creating new market opportunities
for local farmers and strengthening Tripura’s integration with international
markets through organised and export-oriented production.
The consignment of NPOP-certified
ethnic rice comprises four varieties: Aromatic Kali Khasa
Rice, Aromatic Harinarayan Rice, Biron Rice (white sticky rice) and Maimi Hanga
Rice (Black Rice). The rice has been aggregated from Farmer Producer Companies
(FPCs) of Tripura supported by the Tripura State Organic Farming Development
Agency (TSOFDA) and is being exported by M/s Pratithi
Organic Foods, Sonepat, a leading exporter of Indian organic agri-products worldwide.
The initiative provides an avenue for
local producers and FPCs to connect with international markets and strengthens
the State’s participation in the growing global demand for certified organic
products. The export opportunity is expected to enable participating farmers to
achieve up to 40% higher price realisation compared with the domestic market,
providing a significant economic incentive for farmers to participate in
organised and export-oriented production.
The flag-off also builds on the
Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet (RBSM) organised in Tripura by APEDA last month,
which brought together potential international buyers and local producers and
helped create linkages for market access. The present export consignment
reflects the conversion of such buyer-seller interactions into concrete
international business opportunities for farmers and FPCs.
The export of Tripura’s
NPOP-certified rice to Austria and the Netherlands is also significant as these
are discerning international markets where quality, food safety, certification
and traceability are important considerations.
The consignment was flagged off by
the Agriculture Minister, Government of Tripura, Ratan Lal Nath, along with
Chairman, APEDA, Abhishek Dev, and Secretary, Department of Agriculture and
Farmers Welfare, Government of Tripura, Apurba Roy. The ceremony was also
graced by Dr. Saswati Bose, Secretary, APEDA; Smt. Tanushri Bhattacharya, GM,
NABARD; Phanibhusan Jamatia, Director of Agriculture;
and Rajib Debbarma, Mission Director, TSOFDA, along with officials from APEDA,
representatives of the exporter and logistics partners, and progressive rice
farmers from the region.
The Agriculture Minister, Government
of Tripura, Ratan Lal Nath, said that the export of NPOP-certified ethnic rice
from Tripura to international markets is a proud moment for the State and
reflects the hard work of farmers, Farmer Producer Companies and other
stakeholders. He highlighted Tripura’s immense potential in organic and
traditional agricultural products and said that such initiatives would help
farmers access new markets, secure better price realisation and build
sustainable livelihoods. He also said that the State Government is committed to
strengthening the organic farming ecosystem and supporting producers in meeting
international standards.
Chairman, APEDA, Abhishek Dev, said
that the export of NPOP-certified ethnic rice from Tripura demonstrates the
immense potential of the North Eastern Region to contribute to India’s growing
organic and agricultural exports. He highlighted that by connecting FPCs and
farmers with international markets and strengthening certification,
traceability and quality systems, APEDA is helping create sustainable and
organised export opportunities. He further said that APEDA would continue to
work closely with the Government of Tripura and other stakeholders to promote
the State’s unique agricultural products in global markets.
The event reflects the coordinated
efforts of APEDA, the Government of Tripura and stakeholders across the organic
value chain to expand exports of certified organic products from the State,
strengthen farmer linkages with international markets and create sustainable
export opportunities for farmers and producers.