Mizoram has been declared as the ‘Ginger Capital of India’
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Mizoram has been declared as the ‘Ginger Capital of India’.
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NITI Aayog has officially declared the state as Ginger Capital based on
its rapid growth in ginger production.
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It also reflects the high quality of ginger produced in Mizoram.
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Chief Minister Lalduhoma credited the achievement to the sustained
efforts of farmers.
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The Chief Minister noted that ginger has brought Mizoram rare national
recognition.
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The Chief Minister inaugurated the Ginger Processing Unit established at
the Sairang Horticulture Centre, around 21 km from Aizawl.
¨ Lalduhoma said passion fruit also has strong income-generating potential and the government will promote passion fruit cultivation more widely.
¨ According to the Mizoram Agricultural Marketing Board, over 3.38 crore kg of ginger was procured in 2025.
