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Agriculture
NEC Secretary Visits Champhai to Inspect Agro‑Processing and Sericulture Projects
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 05:37 AM
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The Secretary of the National Education Council toured Champhai in Mizoram to assess ongoing agro‑processing and sericulture initiatives aimed at boosting local livelihoods.
The Secretary of the National Education Council (NEC) visited the town of Champhai in Mizoram on Tuesday to review several agro‑processing and sericulture projects currently underway in the region.
During the visit, the official toured local processing units that convert raw agricultural produce into value‑added products, and inspected sericulture farms that supply raw silk to textile manufacturers.
The purpose of the inspection was to evaluate the progress of these projects, identify any challenges faced by local farmers and processors, and discuss ways to enhance productivity and market access.
Following the review, the NEC Secretary will compile a report and recommend further support measures to ensure the projects meet their development targets.
During the visit, the official toured local processing units that convert raw agricultural produce into value‑added products, and inspected sericulture farms that supply raw silk to textile manufacturers.
The purpose of the inspection was to evaluate the progress of these projects, identify any challenges faced by local farmers and processors, and discuss ways to enhance productivity and market access.
Following the review, the NEC Secretary will compile a report and recommend further support measures to ensure the projects meet their development targets.