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Which small-scale industries has the Mizoram government encouraged?

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Map highlighting the northeastern Indian state of Mizoram in orange, with its capital Aizawl marked. Surrounding countries including Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and the Maldives are shown in relation to India, with major bodies of water like the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean labeled. — Mizoram Mizoram, India.

The government of Mizoram has actively assisted and encouraged a variety of small-scale industries at the village level to support the state's economy. These industries include:

Sericulture (silk production)
Handloom and handicrafts workshops
Sawmills and furniture manufacturing
Oil refining
Grain milling
Ginger processing1

While these small-scale initiatives are supported, it is important to note that major manufacturing activities have not been strongly established in the state.1