Mizoram CM bats for self-sufficiency in meat production

How Mizoram plans to reduce ₹40 crore in meat imports

Aizawl: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday inaugurated the 3rd Mithun Day and National Seminar on Integrated Mithun Farming at Thenzawl Auditorium. The event brought together scientists, policymakers, and livestock experts to discuss how indigenous livestock like Mithun can help address Mizoram’s growing meat demand. In his keynote address, the Chief Minister revealed that Mizoram […] The post How Mizoram plans to reduce ₹40 crore in mea…

Mizoram CM bats for self-sufficiency in meat production

Aizawl, Sep 1 (PTI) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday stressed the need for the northeastern state to become self-sufficient in meat production.Inaugurating a programme at Thenzawl in Serchhip district, Lalduhoma said the Mizoram government spends nearly Rs 630 crore annually on meat.Of this amount, Rs 40 crore worth of meat is imported, he said.Lalduhoma said over 16,000 beneficiaries under the state’s flagship 'Handholding' scheme hav…