Mizoram has encountered a financial setback of approximately Rs 115 crore from March to December 2025 because of the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak. The outbreak led to the death of over 9,710 pigs, with an additional 3,620 pigs culled during this period to prevent further spread of the disease. Consequently, farmers in the state suffered significant financial losses.
The ASF outbreak in Mizoram, which was first identified in March 2021 near the Bangladesh border, has resulted in the death of more than 72,000 pigs since then. This has impacted over 12,500 pig-rearing families, causing a total financial loss of Rs 1,011.27 crore over the past five years. To control the spread, a total of 52,980 pigs have been culled since 2021.
The Central government has provided Rs 14.51 crore as compensation to affected pig farmers, while the state government has requested Rs 24.94 crore in compensation. Mizoram faced its highest ASF-related losses in 2024, amounting to Rs 336.40 crore, followed by Rs 334.14 crore in 2021 and Rs 210.32 crore in 2022. Siaha district in southern Mizoram remains the most affected in 2025, with significant pig deaths reported.
The Mizoram government continues to urge farmers to cooperate with officials to combat the ASF outbreak. Given the high fatality rate of ASF in pigs, preventive measures are crucial. The authorities are actively monitoring affected areas and taking necessary steps to contain the disease, as there is no known treatment or vaccine for ASF.
