Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Mizoram to Expand Ginger Farming After ‘Ginger Capital’ Recognition
Mizoram is a state in India that grows a lot of ginger.
In 2025, NITI Aayog called it the “Ginger Capital of India.”
The state government now wants farmers to grow even more ginger.
It also wants to help farmers grow sunflower, sesame, toor dal and mustard.
A new plant in Falkawn can process crops that produce edible oil.
The plant was created through the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana.
A farmers’ cooperative will run the plant for five years.
Officials hope processing crops will create better incomes and lasting jobs for farmers.
NITI Aayog recognised Mizoram as the “Ginger Capital of India” in 2025.
Agriculture Minister P.C. Vanlalruata said the state will significantly expand ginger cultivation.
The government is promoting ginger, sunflower, sesame, toor dal and mustard cultivation.
A new edible oil processing plant was inaugurated at Falkawn in Aizawl.
The plant will be managed by a growers’ cooperative under a five-year agreement.
- Who
- The Mizoram government, Agriculture Minister P.C. Vanlalruata and local farmers are involved.
- What
- Mizoram plans to expand ginger cultivation and agricultural processing after receiving national recognition for its ginger production.
- When
- NITI Aayog gave the recognition in 2025; the processing plant was inaugurated during the reported event.
- Where
- Mizoram, including the edible oil plant at Falkawn in Aizawl.
- Why
- The government aims to support farmers, create markets, add value to crops and provide sustainable income opportunities.
- Recognition
- NITI Aayog declared Mizoram the “Ginger Capital of India” in 2025.
- Main crop
- Ginger is the focus of the state’s planned cultivation expansion.
- Other crops
- The government is also promoting sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, toor dal and mustard seeds.
- New facility
- An edible oil processing plant was inaugurated at Falkawn, Aizawl.
- Funding scheme
- The plant was established under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana – Detailed Project Report 2023-24.
- Plant operator
- The Aizawl City Oilseed Growers and Processing Cooperative Society Ltd. was selected to operate and manage the facility.
- Management agreement
- A five-year Memorandum of Understanding was signed for operating the plant.