Aizawl, June 22 (AHN) Mizoram Governor Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) on Monday hailed the Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal, as a beacon of agricultural innovation and excellence for the entire Northeastern region, underscoring its pivotal role in advancing agricultural research, education and sustainable development across the eight states.

The Governor formally inaugurated three important meetings of CAU scheduled from June 22 to 24, 2026.

He emphasised that the three councils, Research, Extension Education and Academic, comprehensively cover laboratory work, field delivery and classroom learning, embodying the essence of “Lab to Land” education.

Singh appreciated CAU’s policy document titled Transformation of the Mizoram Economy from US Dollar 540 Million to US Dollar 6,394 Million @ 2047.

He noted that Mizoram’s agro-based economy could achieve this transformation if stakeholders shift focus from mere production to farmer income.

He stressed the need for clear roles for districts and communities in agricultural development, ensuring inclusivity.

Highlighting agriculture and allied sectors as the backbone of the rural economy, Singh said they can play a transformative role in realising the national vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Commending Central Government initiatives for farmers’ welfare, he called for stronger collaboration between scientists, faculty, researchers and farmers.

He urged them to focus on value addition, entrepreneurship, sustainable livelihoods, market linkages and eco-friendly practices, alongside technology development.

Singh praised CAU scientists and assured continued support. He said, “The future of the North Eastern Region and a prosperous Viksit Bharat will be grown in your laboratories, taught in your classrooms and harvested in our fields.”

CAU Vice-Chancellor Anupam Mishra described the University as one of India’s premier agricultural institutions, highlighting opportunities presented by the Northeast’s diversity.

He noted CAU operates 13 Constituent Colleges, 6 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), 6 Multi Technology Testing Centres and 6 Vocational Training and Testing Centres across the region.

During the event, Singh handed over technologies developed by the College of Community Science, Tura, Meghalaya, Strawberry Jam, Litchi Jam and Mango King Chilli Sauce, to PRIME Rural, Shillong.

He also launched four Comilla Cotton Meditech Products jointly developed by the College of Community Science, Tura and ICAR-CICR, Nagpur.

Lavender and coriander seeds were distributed to farmers from Aizawl, Saitual, Serchhip and Champhai districts, and seven CAU publications were released.