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Agriculture
Mizoram Strawberry Farmer Pi ZT Lalrithangi Named FAO's 100 Women Heroes
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🗓 20 Oct 2026, 06:46 PM
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Pi ZT Lalrithangi, a strawberry grower from Mizoram, has been recognized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as one of its 100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems & Rural Development.
Pi ZT Lalrithangi, a dedicated agricultural practitioner from Mizoram, has received significant international recognition for her contributions to the sector. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has named her among its '100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems & Rural Development.'
This prestigious list highlights women who are making substantial impacts in transforming agrifood systems and driving rural development. Lalrithangi's inclusion underscores the importance of her work in strawberry cultivation and her role in advancing agricultural practices in the northeastern state.
The recognition serves as a testament to the growing influence of women in Indian agriculture, particularly in specialized crops like strawberries. By being featured on this global platform, her efforts contribute to the broader narrative of sustainable and inclusive rural development in India.
This prestigious list highlights women who are making substantial impacts in transforming agrifood systems and driving rural development. Lalrithangi's inclusion underscores the importance of her work in strawberry cultivation and her role in advancing agricultural practices in the northeastern state.
The recognition serves as a testament to the growing influence of women in Indian agriculture, particularly in specialized crops like strawberries. By being featured on this global platform, her efforts contribute to the broader narrative of sustainable and inclusive rural development in India.