09-08-2021 | 16:53 PM
Commercial cultivation of Agar
• Tripura has initiated steps to promote the commercial cultivation of Agar. Agar is used in perfumes and other industries.
• The government of Tripura has taken initiatives to promote commercial cultivation of Agar trees and has set a target of achieving Rs 2,000 crore business from this sector in the coming three years.
Key Points:
• Tripura expects to export 75,000 kg of Agar chips and 1,500 kg of Agar oil in the current financial year. The state has over 50 lakh trees available in the state.
NOTE: Agar (Aquilaria malaccensis) is an evergreen tree that grows in abundance in the state of Tripura. The state’s forest department has said that this species has a huge potential of creating an economic revolution in the state after bamboo, rubber and other major forestry crops.
