Mizoram
Mizoram is one of the states in India that is suitable for rubber plantation. The state has about 5,75,000 hectares of land that can be used for rubber cultivation, out of which only 50 hectares have been used so far.
- The Soil and Water Conservation department is taking initiatives to increase the area under rubber cultivation in the state.
- The recommended clones for rubber cultivation in Mizoram are RRIM 600, RRII-105, and GT1.
- The trees are planted in polybags and then transplanted to the field. The spacing between the trees should be 9 meters by 9 meters.
- Rubber cultivation is a profitable venture for farmers in Mizoram. The price of rubber has been increasing steadily in recent years, and there is a good demand for rubber products in the global market.
Top 10 Rubber Producing States in India
The rubber-producing states in India contribute to 5.3% of the global natural rubber market. India’s rubber production in 2022-23 climbed from 775,000 tons in 2021-22 to 839,000 tonnes. In 2022-23, India’s rubber consumption rose from 1,238,000 tonnes in 2021-22 to 1,350,000 tonnes.
In this article, we will discuss the list of top 10 rubber-producing states in India.