According to Chief Minister Lalduhoma, Mizoram is working hard to become one of the nation’s leading producers of rubber.He stated that rubber is one of the most promising crops through which Mizoram can establish a strong identity. The state government launched the Chief Minister’s Rubber Mission in 2024 with the goal of transforming Mizoram into a major rubber-producing region. He was speaking at a training program on scientific rubber cultivation, harvesting techniques, post-harvest handling, and pest management at Vanapa Hall, Aizawl.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 researching the Tripura Rubber Mission.He pointed out that the Mission’s development has exceeded initial projections, in large part because of the enthusiastic reaction from farmers eager to start rubber farming, which he regarded as really encouraging. The Chief Minister encouraged farmers to work hard while assuring them of the government’s continuous support and stressing the need for discipline and appropriate technical expertise in rubber farming. Assuring them that the government will assist them consistently, he urged participants to pay close attention to the training.
About 550 rubber producers will receive training from professionals from the Rubber Board of India and Servo Lubricants (IOCL) on scientific growing methods, tapping procedures, rubber sheet processing, post-harvest handling, and insect control. There are over 50,000 hectares of rubber-growing land in Mizoram. Rubber is a hardy crop that promotes afforestation, helps conserve water, has a high market value, and its wood may be utilized for furniture and other uses after its economic life. The Mizoram government has made rubber farming a priority in light of these benefits.
On October 18, 2024, the Chief Minister’s Rubber Mission was introduced. The Land Resources, Soil & Water Conservation Department started implementing this mission in early 2025 and has already planted 4,50,000 rubber seedlings on 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 many regions in 2026. The goal of the five-year mission is to cultivate 11,500 hectares of rubber. Building approach roads to plantations, supplying rubber roller equipment and tapping tools, and facilitating selling arrangements are all examples of the infrastructure help provided by the mission. Approach roads totaling 46.50 kilometers are planned for rubber plants in eleven sites this year.
