Aizawl: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday said carbon trading, ginger processing and tourism are among the priority areas in which the state government seeks to strengthen cooperation with the BRICS Entrepreneurs Alliance (BEA).
Following a meeting held on August 7 at Mizoram House in New Delhi between the Chief Minister and Bhaskar Jyoti Sonowal, Global President and CEO of the BEA, a BEA team is currently visiting Mizoram.
During a meeting with the visiting team, the Chief Minister expressed appreciation to the BEA group for actively following up on the discussions and stated that the proposals submitted by them would be pursued as necessary.
Various firms and companies associated with BEA made presentations on opportunities for undertaking activities in Mizoram.
In the tourism sector, the BEA team suggested that Mizoram should not compete directly with established destinations such as Goa, Kerala and Kashmir, but should focus on developing itself as an experience led destination, highlighting its unique natural and cultural attractions.
The meeting also heard presentations on opportunities offered by an Israeli company in areas including micro drip irrigation, climate controlled greenhouses, drone enabled logistics and security solutions.
Discussions were also held on ginger processing and market development, including opportunities for taking Mizoram’s processed ginger products to the international market. Mizoram was declared the “Ginger Capital of India” by NITI Aayog earlier in recognition of its large scale ginger production and growing contribution to the sector.
The Chief Minister had earlier said the state government is working to establish Mizoram ginger as a premium agricultural product in both national and international markets by capitalising on its superior quality and Geographical Indication (GI) tag status. He said efforts are being intensified to enhance production, value addition and market access for the state’s GI tagged ginger, to boost farmers’ income and strengthen Mizoram’s agricultural economy.
Monday’s meeting was attended by Ministers C. Lalsawivunga, Lalthansanga, P.C. Vanlalruata, Rajya Sabha MP K. Laltluangkima, Advisers to the Chief Minister Lalmuanpuia Punte, K.C. Lalmalsawmzauva, and senior government officials.
(IANS)
