AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT
Treasury Square, Aizawl – 796001, Mizoram
Tel: 0389-2……………., Fax: ………………..
e-Mail: ………………..,
http://www......................

About the Department:
The Department of Agriculture plays a vital role in serving the citizens of an agriculture dominated state like Mizoram. The state economy is greatly dependant on its agriculture produce, with about 70% small farmers (who do Jhoom farming) and another 30% medium farmers who do proper cultivation.
Service Provided:
The services provides by the department are as follows:

Diversification is planned in Red Oil palm, Jathrotpha, Stevia and Floriculture such as Anthurium, etc.

Current Status of IT:
The Department has developed a website http://mizobamboo.nic.in  for the development of bamboo trade in the state

Projects Planned:

• The Department plans to set-up an Agri-Portal which will provide the farmers in the state with inputs related to soil, seeds, fertilizers, farm equipments and techniques as well as the market rates for the various important produce of the state such as grapes, ginger, passion fruits, flowers etc. The Department may tie-up with certain partners to provide Commodity market for certain important agricultural products. The Agriculture Department will work with the IT Departments “Payment Gateway” partner for payment and also appoint a “Courier agency” for smooth delivery of agricultural products to important markets like Kolkata, Delhi, North India etc.
• The Department will also roll-out the Agrisnet project currently being funded by the Government of India.