Lamtluang Online News: The Mizoram Government has initiated a programme to procure paddy directly from farmers, marking a significant milestone in the state's agricultural sector. The programme, which commenced on 19th December 2024, aims to provide a fair price to farmers for their produce.
The programme was inaugurated by Pu PC Vanlalruata, Hon'ble Minister, Agriculture & Farmer Welfare Department, at Om Om Modern Rice Mill in Pangkawn, Kolasib District. The Minister announced that the government would procure paddy at a rate of Rs. 30 per kg, which is a significant increase from the previous rate.
This initiative is part of the state government's efforts to promote agricultural development and provide support to farmers. The government has also announced plans to procure other crops, including sawhthing, aieng, hmarcha, and hmumphiah, at fixed rates.
The Minister expressed his gratitude to the farmers and stated that the programme is a testament to the government's commitment to supporting the agricultural sector. He also mentioned that the government will continue to work towards the development of the sector.
The programme was attended by Pu Lalfamkima, Hon'ble Deputy Speaker, and other government officials, as well as farmers and representatives from the agriculture department.
A total of 418 quintals of paddy were procured from farmers during the first phase of the programme.
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