Mamit, February 13, 2026: Mizoram’s Cooperation, Agriculture, Irrigation & Water Resources Minister, Pu PC Vanlalruata, on Friday inaugurated a fish processing unit at Zawlnuam, said to be the first of its kind in the Northeast. The event was attended by local MLA Pu Robert Romawia as Guest of Honour.
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| Mizoram Cooperation Minister PC Vanlalruata addresses the gathering at the inauguration of the fish processing unit in Zawlnuam, Mamit district.(Image: DIPR Mizoram) |
The Minister described the facility as a significant milestone for Mizoram, crediting the efforts of the concerned society and departments. He said the fish processing unit would greatly benefit local fish farmers by providing better marketing avenues, enabling them to process even smaller fish and sell them at fair and stable prices.
Emphasising quality and consumer trust, the Minister urged the Zawlnuam Fishery Cooperative Society Ltd. to ensure hygienic production and meet market demands. He assured continued government support for infrastructure expansion and collaborative efforts to strengthen the fisheries sector.
Highlighting broader agricultural initiatives, Vanlalruata noted that the state government is prioritising farmers’ welfare, including oil palm cultivation in Mamit district and various development projects under the Aspirational District programme. He stressed that marketing support for farmers’ produce remains a top priority.
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MLA Robert Romawia expressed gratitude for establishing the facility in the Hachhek constituency and encouraged members of the Zawlnuam Fishery Cooperative Society to scale up production profitably.
According to ARCS Pu Lalthangfala, the project was approved in July 2024 under the Integrated Cooperative Development Project, with ₹65 lakh sanctioned by the Central Government. Of this, ₹40 lakh was used to procure machinery and ₹25 lakh for construction. The unit has a production capacity of 50 kg per batch, producing around 120 tins in approximately two hours.
The inauguration marks a major step towards strengthening the fisheries sector and cooperative movement in Mizoram.
