Rahul Gandhi has become a fan of Meghalaya's pineapples. Why are they so unique?

If you have been to Shillong, Meghalaya's capital, one of the most popular tourist destinations is Shillong Peak. Thus, it was not surprising when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, became a fan of Meghalaya's pineapples, saying they were the most delicious he had ever had. Together, we must build a new vision for India that provides farmers and local businesses the infrastructure that can take their products to the world.#BharatJodoNyayYatra pic.twitter.com/7Dj978vEdV — Congress January 23, 2024 MEGHALAYA PINEAPPLES ARE SWEETER Besides boasting of breathtaking beauty and lush hills, Meghalaya has the perfect weather for growing pineapple plants and accounts for more than 8% of the country's total production of the fruit. "The Meghalaya pineapples are famous for their high sugar content, and they are less sour," he reportedly said. Speaking to IndiaToday.in, M Dkhar, deputy director, Agriculture Department, said pineapple farmers in Meghalaya still cultivate the fruit using old-fashioned and natural methods without artificial fertilisers or insecticides.