In a big move to change farming in Mizoram, Chief Minister Lalduhoma recently started the Mizoram Chief Minister’s Rubber Mission in Aizawl. He talked about how farmers in Mizoram have struggled with different crops in the past, which made them lose trust in government help. He believes rubber is a great crop that many people want, and it can help farmers earn steady money while also being good for the environment.
The Chief Minister promised that this mission is well thought out and will use Mizoram’s land in smart ways. The goal is to make the state a center for rubber production. Before launching the mission, important officials studied rubber farming in other states like Tripura and Kerala and learned from the Rubber Board of India to make sure the project goes smoothly.
Lalthansanga, the Minister for Land Resources, praised the Chief Minister’s vision. He shared that the idea for this mission came after talking to Dr. Sawar Dhanania, the head of the Rubber Board of India. He also confirmed that the team is ready to make this mission work and help farmers.
The Rubber Mission will begin in the financial year 2025-26, with plans to farm on 1,000 hectares of land each year, helping 1,000 farmers annually. Over the next four years, the mission aims to develop 4,000 hectares of land. At the launch event, Pankaja Borah, the General Manager of NABARD’s Mizoram office, provided a check of Rs 27.98 crore for the mission’s first phase, which will involve seven districts in Mizoram
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