Today, the Land Resources, Soil & Water Conservation Department organized a Training cum Seminar on Scientific Methods of Cultivation of Arecanut and Pest Management at the ATI Auditorium, MINECO. The inaugural session was graced by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Mizoram, Pu Lalduhoma, with Pu Lalthansanga, Minister of Land Resources, Soil & Water Conservation, as the Guest of Honour.
In his address, the Chief Minister highlighted that due to the illegal import of arecanut from Myanmar, local cultivators in Mizoram have faced challenges in selling their produce at competitive prices. He emphasized that the government is working diligently to address these difficulties and take corrective measures.
He announced that Rs. 7.43 crore has been sanctioned by the North Eastern Council (NEC) for establishing arecanut processing units at Chemphai and Zamuang. He stated that these units will ensure proper processing of arecanut, create value-added products, and facilitate marketing. He also stressed the importance of proper utilization of available resources to ensure increased productivity and economic benefits for farmers.
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