Champhai, May 12: Sanjay Jaju, Secretary of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), visited Champhai district on Tuesday to review ongoing horticulture, food processing, and cultural development initiatives in the region.
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| DoNER Secretary Sanjay Jaju receives a warm welcome during his visit to Champhai district, where he reviewed horticulture, food processing and cultural development projects in Mizoram. (Image: DIPR Mizoram) |
During the visit, the DoNER Secretary was received by members of the Champhai District Agricultural Marketing Committee (DAMC) and leaders of the SCC. Champhai Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Aaquib briefed him on the current status of ginger marketing and trade activities in the district.
Sanjay Jaju later inspected several important projects and facilities related to horticulture and food processing in Champhai district. These included the Winery at Zote, the Passion Fruit Processing Unit at New Champhai, and the Government Oak Tasar Seed Farm at Tlangsam.
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He also visited the Zomi Cultural Centre and the Preservation of Zomi Historical Sites at Tlangnuam Veng to review efforts aimed at preserving the cultural heritage and historical legacy of the Zomi community.
Following the field visits, the DoNER Secretary held a meeting with heads of various departments in Champhai district before departing for Aizawl. The Secretary was accompanied during the visit by Maria CT Zuali.
