Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga has said that the state has the potential to increase its economy through its natural resources.

Local media quoted Zoramthanga as “Mizoram is abound with economic molecules and if this molecule is activated it can do great things. We need to harness the strength of our potential and produce as much as possible.”

He further added that the state government is making great efforts regarding markets to ensure that farmers sell their harvests both within and outside the state.

Moreover, the chief minister praised the tomato growers in the Tualte area in the Khawzawl district for their hard work and promised all support to help the farmers.

Deputy chief minister Tawnluia, who spoke on the occasion, also said that the state government’s top priority is to help the farmers become economically self-dependent.

Tawnluia said, “One of the best ways of lifting our economy is that we (producers and consumers) help each other and buy our local products rather than those coming from outside.”

According to Tualte tomato Growers Cooperative Society chairman R. Lalchhanchhuaha, more than 230 families in Tualte have currently cultivated tomatoes.

It is to be noted that the tomato plantation began in the area in 2019. Moreover, the total purchase of farmers from January to October was estimated to be Rs 2.74 crores. TheSocietygan producing organic tomato ketchup recently.

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