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Lunglei, July 10, 2025: The 'National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) 2025–2026' was launched in Lunglei District today by Lunglei High Powered Committee (HPC) Vice Chairman Pu V. Malsawmtluanga at BCM Hall, Serkawn. The programme was organised by the District Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Department.
In his speech, Pu Malsawmtluanga highlighted the government's commitment to supporting farmers under the Handholding Scheme, which includes training, support price assurance and sustainable farming promotion. He mentioned that ₹ 96.4 crore had been disbursed as support price for ginger under this initiative.
NMNF is a Central scheme aimed at promoting chemical-free, organic farming using local resources like bio-manure and natural inputs. It focuses on soil health, crop resilience and integrating livestock for a self-sustaining farming system.
The launch programme was chaired by District Agriculture Officer Pu VL Hmangaihchhunga. Senior Scientist & Head of KVK Lunglei Dr Henry Saplalrinliana elaborated on NMNF implementation strategies, while District Horticulture Officer Pu Lalṭhakima delivered a vote of thanks.
Over 80 farmers, along with community leaders and officials attended the event. A training session on NMNF methods and livestock integration followed, led by experts from KVK, ATMA and AH&Vety Department.
Under NMNF 2025–26, Lunglei District will implement the programme across 15 clusters, covering 65 villages. Each cluster will have two trained Cluster Resource Persons (CRPs) to guide and support local farmers.
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