A successful strawberry grower from Mizoram was named among the ‘FAO 100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development’ for the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026. Pi ZT Lalrithangi from Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district is the first Mizo to receive the recognition.
She was selected from more than 600 candidates across 131 countries, with only two women chosen from India.
The award was presented during the World Food Forum, held at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome.
The recognition honours her dedication, hard work and success in strawberry cultivation, as well as her efforts to set an example for future generations.