Mizoram

05 Mar

Mizoram Chief Minister presents ₹15,198 crore budget for FY 2025-26

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, who also holds the Finance portfolio, presented the state budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. The budget stands at ₹15,198.76 crore, marking a 5.4% increase from the previous year’s ₹14,412.12 crore. The budget allocates ₹12,540.20 crore (82.51% of the total outlay) for government expenditure, reflecting a 4.88% rise from last year. Capital expenditure for development projects and debt reduction has also increased by 8.29% to ₹2,658.56 crore. Key Highlights of the Budget Revenue & Debt Management: Mizoram’s total revenue is projected at ₹15,198.76 crore, with ₹2,616.33 crore expected from the…

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04 Mar

Mizoram opposition protests as CM criticizes previous MYC Act

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram’s opposition, led by Lalchhandama Ralte, staged a walkout from the state Assembly on Monday, protesting remarks by Chief Minister and House Leader Lalduhoma during discussions on the Mizoram Youth Commission (MYC) Bill, 2025.The opposition took offense at Lalduhoma’s criticism of the previous MYC Act, which he claimed lacked proper recruitment rules and financial audit provisions, leading to unrestricted expenditure. He called it a flawed system with questionable intentions, triggering strong objections from the opposition. LESDE Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar clarified that the MYC Bill, 2025 seeks to strengthen the commission with greater transparency and accountability. However, opposition leader Lalchhandama Ralte…

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03 Mar

New Mizoram bill seeks to prevent illegal job placements abroad

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government is set to introduce a new bill aimed at regulating private agencies involved in sending local youth abroad for jobs, following concerns over illegal placements in foreign countries. The Mizoram Private Placement Agencies (Regulation) Bill, 2025 will be presented in the Mizoram Legislative Assembly today by Labour, Employment, Skill Development, and Entrepreneurship Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar, according to officials. The proposed legislation seeks to streamline and legalize the operations of private placement agencies, ensuring that Mizoram's youth can secure employment opportunities without falling prey to fraudulent agents or illegal placements. Under the new law, agencies will be required…

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01 Mar

IOCL donates school bus to Ephatha Special School in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on February 28 handed over a 24-seater TATA school bus to Ephatha Special School for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). The handover ceremony took place at the Chief Minister’s office yard. Addressing the event, Lalduhoma lauded IOCL’s contributions to Mizoram, noting that it is one of the state’s highest taxpayers, contributing approximately ₹170 crore annually. He also appreciated IOCL’s support during the COVID-19 pandemic, which included the donation of 21 dialysis machines and essential medical supplies. The Chief Minister further mentioned that…

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28 Feb

Mizoram Oil Palm farmers receive ₹2.2 crore financial aid under VGP scheme

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Oil palm farmers in Mizoram’s Kolasib and Mamit districts have received ₹2.2 crore in financial support under the Viability Gap Payment (VGP) scheme for the 2022-23 period, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state unit announced on Thursday. An additional ₹76 lakh was provided for 2023-24, with monthly assistance set to continue under the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) scheme, launched by the Central government to promote oil palm cultivation. The BJP has hailed the financial aid as a reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to supporting farmers. However, the party accused Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma…

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27 Feb

Mizoram to host NITI Aayog’s women empowerment program

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma met with NITI Aayog member Dr. Vinod Kumar Paul at Aijal Club on February 26, emphasizing the opportunities and benefits the state could gain from the high-level visit. The meeting, attended by Mizoram’s council of ministers, senior officials, and NITI Aayog representatives, focused on key developmental initiatives. Lalduhoma expressed confidence that NITI Aayog’s engagement would drive innovation and economic growth in Mizoram. Dr. VK Paul reaffirmed NITI Aayog’s commitment to Viksit Bharat 2047, praising Mizoram for achieving India’s lowest infant mortality rate in the past two years. He highlighted the state’s potential for sustainable development through…

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25 Feb

ZPM’s V Zirsanga to lead Lai Autonomous District Council as new CEM

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) leader V Zirsanga will be sworn in as the new Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) on Thursday, following the approval of Mizoram Governor VK Singh. Zirsanga's appointment follows the collapse of the MNF-Congress coalition-led executive committee in LADC on February 12, after CEM C Lalmuanthanga resigned just before a scheduled floor test. The MNF-Congress coalition had taken charge of the council on May 14, 2024, but lost its majority after Zirsanga and another MNF member, Lallawmsanga Apetow, pledged support to ZPM. With the shift in allegiance, the current composition of…

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24 Feb

16th Finance Commission delegation arrives in Aizawl to assess Mizoram’s needs

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A high-level delegation from the 16th Finance Commission, led by Chairman Arvind Panagariya, arrived in Aizawl on February 23 for a four-day visit to assess Mizoram’s fiscal needs and development priorities. Upon arrival, the delegation met Governor Vijay Kumar Singh, who highlighted the state’s financial constraints and urged the commission to consider Mizoram’s low revenue generation while making recommendations to the Central Government. During their visit, the Finance Commission will hold discussions with Chief Minister Lalduhoma and senior state officials at the Secretariat. Stakeholder consultations will include meetings with political parties, Autonomous District Councils (ADCs), local bodies, trade and industry…

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22 Feb

Mizoram to revise liquor prohibition act to allow beer and wine sales

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government is set to introduce a bill to amend the state's prohibition law during the ongoing budget session of the assembly, Chief Minister Lalduhoma announced on Friday. Responding to the debate on the motion of thanks for the Governor’s address, Lalduhoma stated that the Mizoram Liquor (Prohibition) Act, 2019, would be amended to regulate beer and wine sales. "The excise and narcotics department minister will move the House to amend the liquor ban act," he told the assembly. The Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) government had earlier hinted at reviewing the 2019 prohibition law. Mizoram’s liquor policies have shifted…

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21 Feb

Shobha Karandlaje announces Krishi Udan for Mizoram’s Lengpui airport

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje announced on Thursday that Mizoram’s Lengpui Airport will be upgraded to the “Krishi Udan” category by the end of this year. During a press conference at Atal Bhavan in Aizawl, Karandlaje stated that the upgrade will transform the state’s lone airport from a passenger facility to one that promotes agricultural export. The Krishi Udan scheme aims to enhance the transportation of agricultural products, boosting farmers’ access to national and global markets. Karandlaje also highlighted the Centre’s efforts to skill the youth and provide toolkits,…

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