Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launches ₹189.79 Crore Mizoram Ginger Mission

Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, together with Chief Minister of Mizoram Shri Lalduhoma, today launched the Mizoram Ginger Mission, a ₹189.79 crore convergence-led initiative for Ginger Cultivation & Value Chain Development for the State of Mizoram. Anchored by MDoNER, the Mission builds upon convergence with Schemes of Ministries of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Rural Development, Food Processing Industries, along with NABARD, ICAR, APEDA and private investors for processing of Ginger.

Sh. Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, MDoNER, in his introductory remarks, elaborated on the implementation framework of the Mission. He highlighted the rationale behind the Mission, particularly the need to bridge the price gap, ensure optimal utilisation of GI-certified varieties, and address post-harvest losses. He further emphasized the importance of a multi-ministerial convergence model, anchored by clearly defined and time-bound critical milestones for effective implementation.

The ginger farmers of Champhai district extended their heartfelt gratitude to the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region for launching the Mizoram Ginger Mission, which promises to transform the livelihoods of thousands of farming households who have long cultivated one of the world's finest pharma-grade ginger varieties without receiving its rightful value.

Private sector partner, warmly welcomed the launch of the Mission and commended MDoNER for creating an enabling ecosystem that bridges the long-standing gap between Mizoram's pharma-grade ginger and the markets it deserves. Industry pledged its full support in making Mizo Ginger a globally recognised premium brand and a model of farmer-industry partnership for the North East.

The Hon'ble Chief Minister of Mizoram expressed deep appreciation to the Ministry of DoNER for conceptualising and anchoring the Mizoram Ginger Mission, which marks a defining moment in the State's agricultural and economic journey. He noted that the Mission rightly recognises Mizoram's unique strength in pharma-grade ginger and converts it into a structured pathway for farmer prosperity, value addition, and global market integration. The State Government is fully committed to ensuring time-bound execution on the ground.