Sairang, January 13, 2026: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday inaugurated a Ginger Processing Unit at the Sairang Horticulture Centre, set up under the Handholding Scheme of the Mizoram Agricultural Marketing Board (MAMB). The event marked a significant step towards strengthening value addition and market access for farmers in the State.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Minister for Horticulture C. Lalsawivunga as Guest of Honour, along with legislators, advisers, senior officials, and farmers.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister expressed satisfaction that long-cherished aspirations of the farming community were gradually becoming a reality. He lauded MAMB and the Horticulture Department for their efforts, noting that despite Mizoram being an agrarian state for over five decades, no single crop had earlier brought the State widespread recognition. He said Mizoram has now earned the distinction of being known as the “Ginger Capital of India,” a development he attributed to the hard work of farmers.
The Chief Minister also highlighted the potential of passion fruit and said the government would work to promote it on a larger scale. He observed that ginger cultivation has significantly improved household incomes, boosted purchasing power, and benefited local businesses. Emphasising the value of self-earned income, he said the discontinuation of free distribution has contributed to positive moral reformation.
Announcing that ginger procurement will resume from February 2, the Chief Minister said locally manufactured slicing and drying machines would be installed at collection centres to assist farmers in processing their produce. He added that Mizoram’s strength in organic farming provides a competitive advantage, and the government would place increased emphasis on organic practices.
Referring to irregularities detected during last year’s procurement process, Lalduhoma said thorough inquiries had been conducted and asserted that the government would not tolerate any lapses, ensuring transparency and fairness in all operations. Farmers were urged to route their produce through designated collection centres rather than selling independently, to facilitate systematic procurement. Officials involved in procurement and marketing were also asked to discharge their duties with utmost responsibility.
The programme was also addressed by Horticulture Minister C. Lalsawivunga and Adviser to the Chief Minister (Handholding) Dr. K.C. Lalmalsawmzauva, who spoke on the importance of market-linked agriculture and farmer support mechanisms.
Earlier, Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Pi Ramdinliani, who chaired the function, said that while ginger production in Mizoram has increased substantially, the absence of nearby major mandis makes processing facilities crucial for farmers’ benefit.
Presenting the technical report, Deputy Manager, MAMB Dr. David Fangzauva said the ginger processing line was installed at a cost of ₹71 lakh, of which ₹61 lakh has already been utilised. The unit, which has undergone multiple trial runs, includes a high-capacity washing machine, an electric dryer capable of processing 200 kg per batch, and an additional solar-based drying system with a capacity of up to 2,000 kg, aimed at reducing energy costs.
MAMB had earlier issued an Expression of Interest in October 2024 to outsource facilities at the Sairang Horticulture Centre for ginger processing. Good Faith of Saron Veng was selected and entrusted with managing the facilities for five years through an MoU signed in January 2025. A fresh MoU was signed on Tuesday for the management of the newly installed processing unit.
The inauguration was attended by local MLA TBC Lalvenchhunga, Adviser to the Chief Minister Lalchhuanthanga, and officials from various departments.
