Aizawl, May 16: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Friday attended the Ginger Festival organised by the local community at Samthang Community Hall in Khawzawl district, where he stressed the need to promote organic ginger cultivation and strengthen processing and value addition in the state.
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| Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma addresses the gathering during the Ginger Festival at Samthang Community Hall in Khawzawl district on May 16, highlighting organic cultivation and ginger value addition initiatives in the state.(Image: DIPR Mizoram) |
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said Mizoram ginger is known for its high quality, medicinal properties, rich essential oil content and low fibre, making it highly suitable for both domestic and export markets.
Highlighting the state government’s efforts to boost the sector, Lalduhoma said the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has approved the “Mizoram Ginger USP – Sustainable Cultivation & Value Chain Development Project” worth around Rs. 190 crore.
He informed that Rs. 30.13 crore has already been sanctioned for setting up ginger processing units in the state. The main processing unit will be established at Mualkawi in Champhai district, while supporting units are planned at Tualcheng, Vaphai and Zotlang to benefit ginger farmers across the region.
The Chief Minister emphasised that sustainable and organic farming practices are essential not only for improving market value but also for protecting soil health. He noted that dependence on selling raw ginger alone results in lower profits and wastage, while processing and value addition can significantly improve farmers’ income.
Adviser to the Chief Minister Dr. KC Lalmalsawmzauva also addressed the programme and credited farmers from Samthang and nearby areas for the success of ginger procurement initiatives. He stated that the government has already spent around Rs. 18 crore on support price procurement for ginger this year.
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The programme was chaired by Organising Chairman Pu Lianzika. Welcome remarks were delivered by VCP Pu Lalchungnunga, while Ginger Association President Pu Lalparliana also spoke during the event.
The festival highlighted the growing importance of ginger cultivation in Mizoram’s rural economy and the government’s focus on strengthening the agricultural value chain through infrastructure and policy support.
