Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Mizoram Govt. Spends Over ₹98 Crore on Crop Procurement
The Mizoram government spent over Rs 98 crore buying crops from local farmers.
They bought ginger, rice, broomsticks, and turmeric.
The government wanted to help farmers by buying their products.
The government bought a large amount of ginger through the MAMB, and also purchased unhusked rice.
The Chief Minister is thinking about making ginger the state's main crop.
Mizoram government disbursed over Rs 98 crore for procurement of key crops.
Ginger, unhusked rice, broomsticks, and turmeric were purchased under the handholding scheme.
The Mizoram Agricultural Marketing Board (MAMB) purchased 2,33,604 quintals of ginger.
The government also procured 1,473 quintals of unhusked rice.
Chief Minister Lalduhoma is considering branding ginger as the state’s flagship crop.
- Who
- The Mizoram government, led by Chief Minister Lalduhoma, and local farmers.
- What
- The Mizoram government disbursed funds for the procurement of key crops.
- When
- Procurement occurred recently, with ginger purchases starting in February.
- Where
- Mizoram
- Why
- To support local farmers and boost the state's agricultural sector, purchasing crops under the handholding scheme.
Farmers Perspective
Government Perspective
Government Support
Farmers Perspective
Farmers benefit from guaranteed purchase of their produce by the government, ensuring a market and fair prices.
Government Perspective
N/A
- Total Disbursement
- Rs 98.84 crore
- Key Crops Procured
- Ginger, Turmeric, Chilli, Broomsticks, Unhusked Rice
- Ginger Purchased
- 2,33,604 quintals
- Unhusked Rice Purchased
- 1,473 quintals
- Broomsticks Purchased
- 2,498 quintals
- Turmeric Purchased
- 400 quintals
- Chief Minister
- Lalduhoma