Aizawl, May 17: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Saturday met Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Smt. Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya, at his official residence in Aizawl and discussed several key issues related to food security and public distribution in the state.
 |
| Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma meets Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Smt. Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya, at his official residence in Aizawl on May 17, 2026. (Image: DIPR Mizoram) |
During the meeting held at 2 PM, the Chief Minister welcomed the Union Minister to Mizoram and wished her a pleasant stay in the state.
Lalduhoma raised four major concerns affecting Mizoram’s food supply and storage infrastructure. These included a request for enhanced rice allocation under the Open Market Sales Scheme (OMSS), permission to procure rice through Bharat Rice when OMSS procurement is not feasible, and an increase in Mizoram’s rice allocation quota under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).
ALSO READ: Two Arrested in Mizoram Over Allegedly Obscene YouTube Content
The Chief Minister also sought financial assistance under the Central Sector Scheme for “Storage & Godown” for the construction of three godowns in the state to strengthen food storage infrastructure.
The Union Minister assured the Chief Minister that the issues raised would be actively pursued. She also appreciated Mizoram’s scenic beauty and warm hospitality during her visit.
The meeting was attended by Pu B. Lalchhanzova and senior officials from the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department.
