Central Government launched the Mizoram
Ginger Mission with an outlay of ₹189.79 crore
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The Central Government
launched the Mizoram Ginger Mission on 13 May 2026 with an outlay of ₹189.79
crore.
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The project is named
“Mizoram Ginger Unique Selling Proposition (USP) – Sustainable Cultivation and
Value Chain Development Project.”
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The mission aims to
strengthen ginger production, processing, and marketing in Mizoram.
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Mizo Ginger is a
Geographical Indication (GI) certified agricultural product of Mizoram.
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The mission plans to
promote pharma-grade Mizo Ginger in international markets.
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The project includes
sustainable farming, quality control, and food safety measures.
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It also covers
agricultural mechanization, solar energy use, post-harvest management, and
processing.
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The Ministry of Development
of North Eastern Region approved ₹30.13 crore under the North Eastern Council’s
targeted development component.
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The approved funds will
be used for post-harvest management and processing infrastructure.
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NITI Aayog declared
Mizoram as the “Ginger Capital of India” in 2025.
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Ginger cultivation in the
state is linked with procurement under the Bana Kaih support scheme.
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In 2025, Mizoram spent
₹141.16 crore on ginger procurement.
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The state recovered only
₹12.78 crore through ginger sales.
¨ In April 2025, out of 24,298 quintals of ginger procured under the Bana Kaih scheme, 18,600 quintals remained unsold.
¨ The unsold ginger stock was stored in Food Corporation of India (FCI) warehouses at Sairang.
