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Aizawl, 14th May 2026: Yesterday evening, Chief Minister Shri Lalduhoma and DoNER Minister Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia jointly inaugurated the Mizoram Ginger Unique Selling Proposition (USP) Project through virtual mode. The project, with an outlay of Rs. 189.78 crore, is titled Sustainable Ginger Cultivation & Value Chain Development Project.

Under the project, components such as Sustainable Cultivation, Farm Mechanization and other related activities will be implemented in convergence with other Ministries. The Post-Harvest Management & Processing component, however, is to be implemented through funding under the NEC Focused Development Component (FDC). An amount of approximately Rs. 30.13 crore has been earmarked for this purpose.

Immediately after the project inauguration programme yesterday, the Ministry of DoNER formally sanctioned the amount of Rs. 30.13 crore through the North Eastern Council (NEC) for implementation of this component.

As stated earlier, under the project plan, the main processing hub will be established at Mualkawi in Champhai District. In addition, smaller spoke units will be set up at Tualcheng, Vaphai and Zotlang to support the main facility.

The required preparatory and developmental works are planned to be undertaken during the current year, with the ginger processing facilities expected to become operational from next year for value addition and processing of ginger produce.

Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma expressed his gratitude to the Minister of DoNER for the prompt sanction of funds.