Araka Nut Farmers Protest – Arakanut Smuggling: Betel Nut auction in Mizoram, anger among farmers, lack of proper price

A controversy in Mizoram Koalsib has arisen over the auction of cargo that seized a dry betting nut brought from Myanmar. The auction was held at the behest of the district magistrate, but the local Betel nut farmers oppose it. Farmers say the decision not only promotes trafficking but also in danger of their livelihood. I will tell you, using a red type of betal nut to make a pan spice.

Illegal imports of Betel Grain affected farmers
Illegal imports of Betel nut from Myanmar have severely influenced local farmers, due to the fact that farmers are unable to sell their bets at a proper price. On April 22, the Verangate, Bilkhavatlir and Dry Betel nut from Haqek region issued a joint statement, called the auction “serious attack” on the local industry. Farmers complain that smugglers will buy the seized items again at the auction, which can cause major damage to real farmers.

Farmers overseen 24 hours on smugglers
Farmers have accused the government of encouraging smugglers, but farmers are constantly trying to stop trafficking by keeping vigil. He stated that he would inform the 24 -hour monitoring, informing illegal activities and the arrest of several smugglers.

Hygiene from the district magistrate
Amidst the protest, on April 21, there were three legal options for the destruction of Betel nut, burning, burning or auction, which were seized by the Magistrate of the Colasib District. They did not get the land to bury the earth and was expensive and harmful to the burning environment, so they were the only choice.

However, the farmers described this argument as “baseless” and came forward to provide appropriate land or to burn them cheap and safe. He demanded that the names of the participants, bid information and sales be open, so that transparency would remain.

Farmers have warned that if the auction continues the same way, it will not only break their courage but also raise questions on the law and order. He demanded an inquiry into the auction decision alleging that there may be a relationship with senior officials.

The state government has recently stated that the two districts should set up a bean nut processing plant in two districts to address the challenges faced by farmers.