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DoNER Secretary Champions Market Access for Mizo Ginger
- •DoNER secretary Srinivas R. Katikithala reviewed agricultural initiatives in Mizoram's Champhai district to help local farmers secure better prices.
- •During his visit, Katikithala interacted with ginger farmers at a training programme on sustainable cultivation and post-harvest management in Zotlang.
- •The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region is advancing the Mizo Ginger Mission to improve market access and financial returns.
- •Officials inspected an under-construction passion fruit processing unit funded by the North Eastern Council that is nearing completion.
- •Katikithala also visited stalls at the Hnahsin Kut festival and attended local cultural events.
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The DoNER ministry is taking initiatives under the Mizo Ginger Mission to improve market access and secure better prices and wider markets for local farmers. DoNER secretary Srinivas R. Katikithala highlighted these efforts during his visit to Champhai district.
DoNER officials inspected an under-construction passion fruit processing unit in east Mizoram's Champhai district that was funded by the North Eastern Council. The facility, being developed by M/S Acufil, is nearing completion and is expected to be ready for inauguration soon.
During his two-day visit, DoNER secretary Srinivas R. Katikithala interacted with ginger farmers at a training programme in Zotlang. He also visited stalls at the Hnahsin Kut Cosmos flower festival, attended the Hnahsin Kut Xplosion event, and participated in a cultural programme.