Chief Minister Meets Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh

Aizawl, May 2026: Chief Minister Lalduhoma today met Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Union Cabinet Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Darying, who is currently on a visit to Mizoram, at the Chief Minister’s official residence in Aizawl.

Soon after arriving in Aizawl, the Union Minister called on the Chief Minister, accompanied by George Kurian and senior central government officials.

The Chief Minister welcomed the Union Minister to Mizoram and expressed hope that the visit would greatly benefit the state. He also conveyed his best wishes for a pleasant stay in Mizoram. During the meeting, the Chief Minister highlighted various needs and priorities of Mizoram in the Fisheries and Animal Husbandry & Veterinary sectors.

The Union Minister informed the Chief Minister that the Centre is working towards sanctioning key projects proposed by Mizoram, including the establishment of a Wholesale Fish Market, an Integrated Aqua Park, and expansion of Paddy-cum-Fish Culture clusters to more districts.

He further stated that the upcoming Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) 2.0 would include provisions for new fish ponds, rejuvenation and renovation of existing ponds, and enhanced support for fish farmers. He encouraged the Mizoram Government to submit well-prepared proposals so that the state could benefit substantially under PMMSY 2.0.

The Union Minister also expressed the Centre’s desire to see Mizoram become not only self-sufficient in fish production but also capable of exporting fish. He assured support for development-oriented projects submitted by the state.

On dairy development, the Chief Minister informed the Union Minister that under the new central scheme being formulated for setting up Milk Processing Plants, the funding pattern is proposed to be revised from the existing ratio to a more favourable 90:10 Central-State share. 

The Union Minister further assured that another sanction for Mobile Veterinary Units required by Mizoram would be considered and advised the state to implement the already sanctioned units while further approvals are processed.

He also stated that the issue of Transport Subsidy for Animal Feed would be pursued. Emphasising long-term sustainability, he remarked that promoting local cultivation of animal feed in Mizoram would be the most beneficial approach, and assured that the Centre would support the state’s initiatives in this sector.

The Union Minister was received at Lengpui Airport by Ministers C. Lalsawivunga and Lalthansanga along with senior officials, who also attended the meeting with the Chief Minister.