4th Meghalaya Pineapple Festival 2026 – Current Affairs Note
The 4th Meghalaya Pineapple Festival 2026 is being held from 10–12 July 2026 at Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi, showcasing Meghalaya’s world-renowned premium pineapples. Organised by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, the festival aims to connect farmers directly with consumers, retailers, exporters, and food businesses while promoting Meghalaya as a leading producer of high-quality pineapples. The festival is a key initiative under the state’s vision of strengthening agricultural value chains, enhancing farmer incomes, and expanding domestic and international markets for Meghalaya’s horticultural products.
Key Highlights
- Event: 4th Meghalaya Pineapple Festival 2026
- Dates: 10–12 July 2026
- Venue: Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi
- Organiser: Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya
- Chief Guest: Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Communications, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
- Guest of Honour: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma
- Strategic MoUs with Flipkart and National E-Markets Limited (NeML) will be signed to improve market access for Meghalaya’s farmers.
- A commemorative publication titled “Meghalaya Pineapple: A Four-Edition Journey” will be released.
- Cultural performances by artists under the Chief Minister’s Meghalaya Grassroots Music Programme (MGMP) will showcase the state’s rich heritage.
Why is it Important?
- Meghalaya pineapples are known for their high sweetness (16–18° Brix) and low acidity, making them among the finest in India.
- The festival promotes value addition, branding, exports, and direct farmer-to-market linkages.
- It supports the Vision@2032 agenda and the Meghalaya State Organic Mission, which aims to bring 1 lakh hectares under certified organic cultivation by 2028.
Prelims Facts
- Edition: 4th
- State: Meghalaya
- Venue: Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi
- Dates: 10–12 July 2026
- Organiser: Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya
- Chief Guest: Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
- Guest of Honour: Conrad K. Sangma
- Key MoU Partners: Flipkart and National E-Markets Limited (NeML)
Practice MCQs
1. The 4th Meghalaya Pineapple Festival 2026 is being organised at:
A. Shillong
B. Guwahati
C. Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi
D. Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
Answer: C. Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi
2. Who is the Chief Guest of the 4th Meghalaya Pineapple Festival 2026?
A. Amit Shah
B. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
C. Piyush Goyal
D. Kiren Rijiju
Answer: B. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
3. Consider the following statements regarding the Meghalaya Pineapple Festival 2026:
- It is organised by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya.
- Strategic MoUs with Flipkart and NeML are to be signed during the festival.
- The festival aims to strengthen market linkages and improve farmers’ incomes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3