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Mizoram Poised to Become Major Silk Producer, CM Lalduhoma Urges Sector Development
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News18•28-09-2026, 15:45
Mizoram Poised to Become Major Silk Producer, CM Lalduhoma Urges Sector Development
- •Chief Minister Lalduhoma highlighted Mizoram's potential as a major silk-producing state, calling for concerted efforts to develop sericulture as a key rural economic sector.
- •The government is actively working to develop the sericulture sector as part of its 'Viksit Mizoram 2047' vision, with thousands of farmers already engaged in the activity.
- •Mizoram currently has 7,040 sericulture farmers and has produced 53.826 metric tonnes of cocoons up to September this year.
- •The state government increased cocoon procurement prices from Rs 300 to Rs 350 per kg and is strengthening infrastructure through various schemes, including the 'Bana Kaih' (Handholding) programme.
- •Lalduhoma directed officials to address infrastructure and manpower constraints, including proposing refrigerator purchases for cocoon storage and amending recruitment rules for personnel.
Key Questions Answered
The Mizoram government recently increased its cocoon procurement price from Rs 300 to Rs 350 per kg to provide additional support to farmers.
Mizoram currently has 7,040 sericulture farmers across the state.
Developing the sericulture sector is a key part of the government's broader vision for ‘Viksit Mizoram 2047’ to boost the rural economy and make the state a major silk producer.
