Agartala, Aug. 22 -- The Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Department of Tripura has decided to undertake experimental cultivation of high-value exotic fruits such as mangosteen, rambutan, and avocado for the first time in the state.

Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath, during an inspection visit on Friday, visited the sites where these experimental initiatives are underway at the Horticulture Research Station, Nagicherra.

"Mangosteen is a very expensive fruit, and avocado is beneficial for diabetic patients," the minister said.

"These fruits were not cultivated here before, but we have started. We brought two mangosteen saplings from Karnataka. We are also cultivating red and yellow varieties of rambutan. Additionally, there are plans ...