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Agarwood scheme in Tripura

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: Agarwood scheme in Tripura (GS3 · NE, 24 January 2026)

What happened

  • DoNER Minister laid the foundation of a ₹80 crore Agarwood Value Chain Development Scheme in Tripura [PIB].

Background

  • It aims to raise production capacity up to 50% [PIB].

Why it matters

  • High-value forestry products can lift NE incomes.

How to use this in Mains

GS-III Agriculture: cropping, MSP, PDS, food processing, land reforms

  1. As per PIB (2026-01-24): doNER Minister laid the foundation of a ₹80 crore Agarwood Value Chain Development Scheme in Tripura.
  2. High-value forestry products can lift NE incomes.
Quotable data point

DoNER Minister laid the foundation of a ₹80 crore Agarwood Value Chain Development Scheme in Tripura.

PIB: Agarwood scheme, 24 Jan 2026

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: agarwood.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

Agarwood scheme (Jan 2026) state

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB.

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Official source: PIB: Agarwood scheme, 24 Jan 2026

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