Mizoram Chief Minister lauched Rubber Mission

In a significant step towards transforming Mizoram’s agricultural landscape, Mizoram chief minister Lalduhoma officially launched the ‘Mizoram Chief Minister’s Rubber Mission’ on Monday in Aizawl, an official statement said on Tuesday. Launching the mission, Lalduhoma acknowledged the past struggles of Mizoram’s farmers with various crops and plantation initiatives, which often led to disappointment and resulted in erosion of trust in government programmes. He highlighted the potential of rubber as a globally high-demand crop that offers sustainable income opportunities while contributing to environmental conservation. The CM assured the public of the mission’s well-planned design and its potential to utilise Mizoram’s arable land effectively, transforming the state into a rubber production hub.Before launching the mission, key officials have conducted an in-depth study by visiting Tripura, Kerala and the Rubber Board of India farms, gaining valuable insights and expertise to ensure the program’s successful implementation.

State minister for land resources, soil & water conservation Lalthansanga commended the CM’s vision and revealed that the initiative was conceptualised after extensive consultations with Chairman of the Rubber Board of India Dr. Sawar Dhanania. Lalthansanga emphasised that the nodal department is fully prepared to execute the mission efficiently and deliver tangible benefits to farmers.The Rubber Mission, set to commence in the 2025-26 financial year, aims to cultivate 1,000 hectares annually, benefiting 1,000 farmers each fiscal. The mission’s first phase, spanning four years, targets the development of 4,000 hectares of land. In a significant moment during the event, General Manager of NABARD’s Mizoram Regional Office Pankaja Borah handed over a sanction letter of Rs. 27.98 crore for the initial phase of the mission, which will cover seven districts in the state.

The Mizoram Chief Minister’s Rubber Mission exemplifies the state government’s dedication to economic empowerment and environmental sustainability for farmers, marking a new chapter in Mizoram’s agricultural progress.