Mizoram Ginger & Dry Broomstick Procurement Scheme

Exam-focused facts from the 18 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma announced the state's procurement of ginger and dry broomsticks from farmers under a government initiative starting February 2.
The scheme offers support prices for crops such as ginger, turmeric, and paddy to improve economic conditions in the agrarian community.
A ginger processing unit was inaugurated in Sairang to enhance the region's positioning as the 'ginger capital of India', a title granted by NITI Aayog.