Mizoram is working hard to become one of the nation’s leading producers of rubber, according to Chief Minister Lalduhoma. Speaking at a training session on scientific rubber cultivation, harvesting methods, post-harvest handling, and pest control at Vanapa Hall, Aizawl, he stated that rubber is one of the most promising crops through which Mizoram can forge a strong identity. The state government established the Chief Minister’s Rubber Mission in 2024 with the goal of turning Mizoram into a significant rubber-producing region. In order to ensure a well-thought-out and methodical approach, the mission was developed following extensive talks with the Rubber Board of India and by analyzing the Tripura Rubber Mission.
He pointed out that the Mission’s development has exceeded original projections, partly because of the enthusiastic reaction from farmers eager to start rubber farming, which he regarded as really promising. The Chief Minister encouraged farmers to work hard while assuring them of the government’s continuing assistance. He emphasized that rubber production calls for the right technical expertise and self-control. He urged participants to pay close attention to the instruction, promising them ongoing assistance from the government. About 550 rubber producers will get instruction from specialists from Servo Lubricants (IOCL) and the Rubber Board of India on scientific growing methods, tapping procedures, rubber sheet processing, post-harvest handling, and insect control. Rubber can be grown on around 50,000 hectares of land in Mizoram. Rubber is a hardy crop that promotes afforestation, helps conserve water, has a high market value, and its timber may be utilized for furniture and other uses after its economic life. Rubber farming has been given priority by the Mizoram government due to these benefits.
October 18, 2024 marked the start of the Chief Minister’s Rubber Mission. The Land Resources, Soil & Water Conservation Department started implementing this mission in early 2025 and has already planted 4,50,000 rubber seedlings across 1,000 hectares in the districts of Mamit and Kolasib. The Department intends to plant 11,58,750 rubber seedlings on 2,575 hectares in different regions by 2026. The Mission aims to cultivate rubber on 11,500 hectares over the course of five years. Building approach roads to plantations, supplying rubber roller machines and tapping tools, and assisting with marketing arrangements are all examples of the infrastructure help provided by the mission. Approach roads for rubber plantations in eleven places totaling 46.50 kilometers are planned for this year.
