Mizoram eyes youth empowerment with new Territorial Force initiative

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has requested the establishment of a ‘Mizo Territorial Force’ composed exclusively of Mizo youth, urging Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to consider the proposal. This request was made during a recent meeting, according to official sources.

The Union Defence Minister assured CM Lalduhoma that the matter would be reviewed by the Centre’s Cabinet Committee on Security, indicating a possible deliberation on the proposal’s feasibility and potential impact.

In a related event, CM Lalduhoma inaugurated two digital dashboards—the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Dashboard and the Mizoram State Project Monitoring Dashboard (MPLAN)—at the Planning and Programme Implementation Department. Highlighting the role of sustainable development, Lalduhoma stressed that these platforms would guide state priorities, ensuring that growth aligns with the state’s strategic framework for long-term progress.

By Sonakshi Sarkar