Aizawl, Jan 22: Today, at the Chief Minister’s Conference Hall, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Mizoram Milk Producers Cooperative Union Limited (MULCO) and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in the presence of the Chief Minister of Mizoram, Lalduhoma, and the Minister for Cooperation, P.C. Vanlalruata. The MoU aims at strengthening and developing milk production and dairy processing in Mizoram.
The MoU signing ceremony was coordinated by Udit Rai Prakash, IAS, Commissioner & Secretary, Cooperation Department. Dr. Meenesh Shah, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board, elaborated on NDDB’s overall approach to dairy development and outlined the proposed plans through which Mizoram can make significant progress in milk production and processing.
In his brief address, Chief Minister Lalduhoma stated that this agreement would not only enhance milk production in the State but would also improve livelihoods and income generation opportunities for a large number of livestock farmers. He noted that the Mizo people have traditionally been engaged in animal husbandry and that the State possesses good land resources suitable for livestock rearing. By integrating modern technology and improved practices, the State’s potential can be harnessed more productively. He also emphasized the need to establish a Project Monitoring Unit to ensure effective implementation of the agreement.
Addressing the gathering, P.C. Vanlalruata, Minister for Cooperation, expressed confidence that collaboration with NDDB an institution with a proven track record across various parts of India would significantly strengthen the cooperative movement in Mizoram and bring tangible benefits to livestock farmers. He conveyed his appreciation to the National Dairy Development Board for its support.
The MoU was signed on behalf of the Government of Mizoram by Udit Rai Prakash, IAS; on behalf of the National Dairy Development Board by S. Rajeev, Executive Director, NDDB; and on behalf of the Mizoram Milk Producers Cooperative Union Limited (MULCO) by Lalhmunliani, Managing Director.
In line with target under the Ministry of Cooperation’s Flagship Scheme, White Revolution 2.0, the National Dairy Development Board will prepare a Comprehensive Dairy Development Plan for Mizoram. NDDB will provide technical support and assistance in all necessary areas, while MULCO will take intervention in implementing the plan within the State.
According to the Bureau of Animal Husbandry & Statistics (BAHS) 2024–25, Mizoram recorded the lowest daily milk production in the Northeast during 2024–25, with a production level of 64.4 thousand kilograms per day (TKgPD).
