Aizawl, Aug. 28 -- The Mizoram government has procured over 3.45 lakh quintals of ginger worth Rs 95.28 crore from farmers under its flagship 'Bana Kaih' (Handholding) scheme, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister PC Vanlalruata informed the Assembly on Thursday.

Responding to questions during the ongoing monsoon session, Vanlalruata said the government procured the ginger between January 20 and June 30, 2025, paying farmers Rs 50 per kg at designated Secondary Collection Centres as promised.

Despite investing over Rs 95 crore in procurement, the government earned only Rs 12.78 crore by selling the ginger to companies through an auction system, where preference went to the highest bidders.

Vanlalruata added that about Rs 45 crore i...