The Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare (A&FW), Mr. PC Vanlalruata, today inaugurated an Edible Oil Processing Plant at Falkawn, Aizawl, established under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana – Detailed Project Report (RKVY-DPR) 2023-24. A successful trial run of the machinery was also conducted on the occasion.
Addressing the inaugural programme, Chief Guest Mr. PC Vanlalruata expressed his happiness at the establishment of a modern oilseed processing facility within Mizoram and extended his best wishes for its successful and sustainable growth. He stated that the Government accords high importance to the welfare of farmers and continues to take initiatives to promote the cultivation of crops such as ginger, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, toor dal and mustard seeds, while also making efforts to facilitate suitable markets for their produce.
The Minister further stated that the Government would continue to explore all possible avenues under various schemes, including RKVY, to enable farmers to make further progress. He also highlighted the Government’s efforts to strengthen cooperative societies and said that the Government intends to increasingly focus on the processing and value addition of agricultural produce, including ginger. He reiterated that the Government remains committed to supporting farmers and addressing their needs, adding that the emergence of various processing industries would contribute significantly to the overall development of the State. He expressed the hope that such industries would provide farmers with sustainable livelihood opportunities and become a reliable source of income.
