AIZAWL: Mizoram Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma on Monday launched the Chief Minister’s Rubber Mission, a landmark initiative designed to enhance the state’s agricultural growth and provide sustainable income opportunities for local farmers.
The launch event took place at the Dawrpui Multipurpose Hall in Aizawl, with Pu Lalthansanga, Minister for Land Resources, Soil, and Water Conservation, attending as a guest of honor.
Ahead of the mission’s launch, key officials from Mizoram visited rubber-producing states such as Tripura and Kerala, consulting with experts from the Rubber Board of India to gather insights and best practices for the program’s successful implementation.
Minister Pu Lalthansanga applauded the Chief Minister's visionary approach, revealing that he developed the Rubber Mission after thorough consultations with Dr. Sawar Dhanania, Chairman of the Rubber Board of India.
The Rubber Mission is set to begin in the 2025-26 financial year, with a goal of cultivating 1,000 hectares of rubber annually, benefiting 1,000 farmers each year. The first phase, spanning four years, aims to develop 4,000 hectares of rubber plantations across the state.
A key highlight of the event was the presentation of a ₹27.98 crore sanction letter by Smt. Pankaja Borah, General Manager of NABARD’s Mizoram Regional Office, to fund the initial phase of the mission, which will cover seven districts in Mizoram.
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