Aizawl: The Mizoram government has planned to establish areca nut processing units in Kolasib and Mamit districts with financial support from the North Eastern Council (NEC).
The information was shared during a recent meeting, in which Chief Minister Lalduhoma reviewed initiatives taken by the state’s Land Resources, Soil and Water Conservation Department.
CM Lalduhoma said the state government was committed to the development of the state.
He said the active participation of government employees is essential in this regard, emphasising the need for effective execution of work.
Land Resources Secretary Lalsangliana said areca nuts processing units are being set up at Champhai in Kolasib and Zamuang in Mamit district with financial support from the North Eastern Council (NEC).
Additionally, a variety of activities, including planting cash crops such as rubber, coffee, areca nuts, and broomsticks, constructing agricultural link roads, hillside terracing, and building warehouses, have been undertaken in different parts of the state.
It was decided that due to challenges faced by farmers, the grading of broomsticks will be stopped from next year.
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The Lalduhoma government is purchasing four cash crops — ginger, turmeric, Mizo chilli and broomsticks — from farmers.
Furthermore, it was also decided that coffee cultivation will be promoted in the state, and 100 subsidised rubber rolling machines will be provided to rubber clusters.
