Mizoram to be named 'Ginger Capital of India': Official
Aizawl (PTI): Mizoram, which is steadily emerging as one of the major ginger-producing states in the country, has been recommended to be named 'Ginger capital of India', an official said on Tuesday.
This was announced at a 'Stakeholders Consultation for Mizoram Ginger Produce' held in New Delhi on Monday, he said.
The event was jointly organised by NITI Aayog and the Mizoram government.
Ginger is the flagship crop of Mizoram, and the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) government headed by Chief Minister Lalduhoma provides minimum support price to farmers for certain crops like ginger, turmeric, broomsticks, chilli and paddy under the state's flagship programme 'Bana Kaih' or handholding scheme.
During the stakeholders' consultation on Monday, NITI Aayog has recommended that Mizoram be recognised as the 'Ginger Capital of India,' the official said.
The Central panel also suggested maintaining the organic nature of its produce, adopting advanced processing technologies, and expanding its presence in both domestic and international markets, he said.
The consultation primarily focused on strengthening market linkages, improving processing facilities, addressing value-chain challenges, and creating better opportunities for ginger farmers and entrepreneurs in Mizoram, he said.
Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), industry representatives, and entrepreneurs held open discussions on strategies to expand markets for Mizoram ginger across India and international destinations, develop stronger trade linkages, and build an efficient ecosystem for processing and export, he said.
Addressing the meet, Lalduhoma said Mizoram has emerged as one of the major ginger-producing states in India over the past two years, with its produce recognised for superior quality.
He highlighted the state government’s commitment to supporting both farmers and investors.
To ensure stable returns, the state government now provides a minimum support price of Rs 50 per kilogramme for ginger, the chief minister informed the consultation.
Lalduhoma also highlighted improvements in the state's industry and investment policies to facilitate ease of investment, noting that opportunities extend beyond ginger to other agricultural and value-added products.
He invited stakeholders to participate in the Ginger Buyer–Seller Meet scheduled to be held in Aizawl from December 5–6.
More than 60 participants from various government departments and the private sector took part in the event, the official said
Key dignitaries who addressed the consultation included NITI Aayog additional secretary Rohit Kumar, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) chairman Abhishek Dev, Food Processing Industries secretary A P Das Joshi, Ayush secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare secretary Devesh Chaturvedi, Mizoram Labour Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar, and state chief secretary Khilli Ram Meena, he said. (
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55-bed free palliative care centre to open near Bengaluru’s Nelamangala
Bengaluru: A new 55-bed palliative care centre for terminally ill patients, named the Nemmadi Centre for Palliative Care, will be inaugurated near Nelamangala on Sunday. The facility will offer all services completely free of cost.
According to a report published by Deccan Herald on Saturday, the centre has been set up by the Sukruthi Charitable Trust in collaboration with Rotary Bangalore Midtown. Around Rs 20 crore has been invested in the project, which will operate without a billing counter, ensuring that families do not have to pay for treatment.
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The centre will provide comprehensive palliative care, including medical support, counselling for patients and their families, and bereavement care. The facility aims to help families cope with the physical and emotional challenges of caring for terminally ill patients.
“A cornerstone of the project was the generous donation of land by former MLC E Krishnappa, which made the centre possible,” DH quoted Palani Loganathan as saying.
The inauguration ceremony will be attended by Madhusudan Sai, founder of the Sri Madhusudan Sai Global Humanitarian Mission, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao and Rajya Sabha MP Dr C.N. Manjunath who also serves as the chief medical advisor to the centre will also be present, along with several senior government officials and healthcare leaders.
