Aizawl, March 28: Mizoram’s Chief Minister Lalduhoma stated on Friday that the state is lagging in development due to two decades of insurgency, particularly in infrastructure, industry, and investment sectors.
While inaugurating the Public Works Department (PWD) road division in Thenzawl, Serchhip district, the Chief Minister highlighted the state’s relatively low road density compared to the national average.
Lalduhoma remarked that reaching the national average remains a challenge, indicating that much work is still needed. The historic peace accord signed in 1986 ended two decades of insurgency, and on February 20, 1987, Mizoram became the 23rd state of the Indian Union, marking a new chapter in its development journey.
He described the inauguration as a significant achievement for the PWD and a moment of pride for the people of Thenzawl. The establishment of the new Thenzawl PWD road division is expected to contribute significantly to the state’s ongoing progress.
The Chief Minister emphasized that as development activities increase, there is a growing need to enhance both workforce and administrative capacity. The formation of the Thenzawl division, along with a new Biate sub-division, is a crucial step towards improving efficiency and accelerating development projects in the region.
When asked why Thenzawl was chosen for the new division, Lalduhoma reiterated that the city is being developed as a ‘Peace City,’ with a comprehensive master plan currently in progress.
He further mentioned that a Greenfield City project has been proposed under the Special Assistance for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme. Several major projects in the area are either planned or under construction. These include tourism initiatives such as a ropeway, development of the Vanva riverbank, the Lau project, a heliport, a silk production P3 unit, and plans for the rehabilitation of Nehaloh village due to disaster-related concerns. Given the scale of upcoming PWD-related works in the area, Lalduhoma stated that establishing a fully developed department in Thenzawl is both timely and necessary.
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