Mizoram New Land Use Policy (NLUP)

Mizoram Agriculture & Land Use

Mizoram's flagship scheme to end jhum (shifting) cultivation and establish permanent sustainable farming for all farm families.

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Overview & About

Mizoram's flagship scheme to end jhum (shifting) cultivation and establish permanent sustainable farming for all farm families.

The New Land Use Policy (NLUP) is Mizoram government's most ambitious welfare scheme, aimed at ending the practice of jhum (shifting) cultivation which was environmentally destructive and economically unsustainable. NLUP provides comprehensive support to farm families to transition to permanent sustainable cultivation of crops, horticulture, animal husbandry, or sericulture.

The scheme covers ₹1 lakh per family over 5 years in the form of cash, inputs, and training, with each family choosing from a menu of options suited to their land and skills.

⚡ Key Facts

State Mizoram

Total Benefit ₹1,00,000 per family

Duration 5 years

Goal End Jhum Cultivation

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Benefits

Cash assistance: ₹20,000/year for 5 years
Seeds, saplings, and agricultural inputs
Animal husbandry support (pigs, poultry, cattle)
Sericulture equipment and training
Land development support
Marketing linkage for produce

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Eligibility Criteria

Farm family of Mizoram practicing jhum or subsistence farming
Must have land for permanent cultivation
Head of family should be Mizoram native
Must agree to discontinue jhum cultivation

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Required Documents

Land possession certificate, Aadhaar card, Village council certificate, Bank account, Family photo

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How to Apply

Contact Village Council or Block Agriculture Office

Submit required documents for verification

Receive annual installments + inputs

Agricultural officer visits to verify progress

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is jhum cultivation? ▾

Jhum is traditional shifting cultivation where forests are burned and crops grown. NLUP helps families move to permanent, sustainable farming.

What options can a family choose under NLUP? ▾

Families can choose horticulture, rice cultivation, animal husbandry (pigs/poultry/cattle), sericulture, or fishery depending on their land and skills.

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