African Swine Fever Outbreak Costs Mizoram ₹115 Cr in 2025

Mizoram's pig farmers are reeling from an unprecedented African Swine Fever (ASF) epidemic that's set to cost the state ₹115 crore in 2025. The virulent pathogen has swept through pigpens, claiming countless animals and threatening food security in this pig-dependent region. First detected in key districts like Aizawl and Lunglei, ASF has infected herds at an alarming rate. Symptoms—high fever, hemorrhages, and sudden deaths—appear within days, leading to near-total mortality in affected groups. Rural incomes have plummeted, exacerbating poverty in indigenous communities where pork is a dietary staple and economic pillar.