Mizoram thanks NITI Aayog for declaring state ‘ginger capital’ of India
On Monday, the Mizoram government thanked NITI Aayog for naming the state the “Ginger Capital of India.” According to a senior official from the Chief Minister’s Office, CM Lalduhoma convened a meeting with members of the Mizoram Agricultural Marketing Board (MAMB). At the session, the board expressed its appreciation to NITI Aayog for the designation.
The discussion covered ongoing projects and reviewed the year’s activities, including the high‑level Stakeholders’ Consultation on Mizoram ginger that took place in New Delhi on 24 November. Jointly organized by the state government and NITI Aayog, the consultation was touted as one of the largest official gatherings ever held in the capital for a Mizoram‑centric agenda.
The event attracted participants from several central ministries and more than 60 investors involved in ginger trade, cultivation and processing. NITI Aayog officially christened Mizoram as India’s ginger capital, citing the state’s reputation for high‑quality ginger and its rapid production growth.
MAMB members reaffirmed their commitment to safe, premium ginger production and urged further expansion of organic growth. According to the latest procurement report, over 3.38 million kilograms of ginger were bought this year, and the full Rs 137.72 crore support amount has been paid out.
MAMB is now planning a “Ginger Buyer‑Seller Meet” on 5–6 December at the Aijal Club, inviting buyers from across the country to negotiate new contracts for the upcoming harvest. Meanwhile, a new ginger processing unit at Sairang is slated to open on 12 January next year.
As demand for sliced‑dry ginger rises, Mizo technologies—Rapchung Technology and Tapchhak Technology for drying and curing—will be supplied under the Handholding scheme. Going into the next harvest, ZOHANDCO, a Mizoram government undertaking, will buy all dry broomsticks at the government‑approved rate. While broomsticks can still be sold on the open market, only those procured by ZOHANDCO qualify for government support pricing. Private broom traders must secure a certificate of origin from the Land Resources, Soil and Water Conservation Department and obtain a transit pass from EF&CC.
The next major procurement window starts on 2 February and runs through 31 May 2026. Turmeric will be bought in February–March, Aieng and Mizo chillies in February–April, and Buhhum (paddy) procurement has already begun and will continue until January next year.
The meeting was attended by Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister P.C. Vanlalruata, Chief Minister’s adviser Dr K.C. Lalmalsawmzauva, and MAMB members.
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