Northeast’s 1st ‘Kisan Rail’ sets off from Tripura

Chief Minister of Tripura Biplab Kumar Deb flagged off the first ‘Kisan Rail’ from Agartala railway station on June 11. The train will reach Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati directly from Agartala with jackfruit and pineapple. The farmers of the state are likely to benefit financially. CM Biplab Deb said, “Tripura farmers have never imagined of such initiative at very lowest price. The train having 20 coaches will reach Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati with Tripura fruits.”