Livelihood scheme for the poor in Mizoram

A Rs. 26 crore project was launched in Mizoram to increase livelihood opportunities for the poor and protect the eco-system. United Nations resident coordinator in India Lise Grande and Mizoram Chief Secretary L Tochhawng signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to execute the ‘Joint United Nations Initiative Project (JUNIPP) in the state, as stated by an official of the a planning Commission Department. The project aims to eliminate the middlemen between the market and producers, thus benefiting the farmers more.