Union Minister for North East Region Development Jyotiraditya Scindia to lead development-focused programs in Mizoram

Mizoram, 12 October 2026 – A grand event was held today in the capital city of Mizoram, Imphal, where the Central Northeast Development Minister Jyotiraditya Sindhia pledged the launch of development‑focused schemes. The event aims to strengthen infrastructure in Mizoram’s rural areas and create employment opportunities for youth.

During the ministers’ speeches, Sindhia announced that the government has earmarked a total investment of ₹12,000 crore in Mizoram, primarily focusing on roads, bridges, water supply, and health facilities. He specifically mentioned a plan to build 2,000 new roads in rural areas, which will help connect remote villages to major cities.

In addition, the ministers said they would allocate funds for the construction of 500 new government schools and the renovation of existing schools in Mizoram. This initiative will provide better teaching facilities to 2 lakh students. He also noted that, alongside investment in education, 1,000 new digital labs will be established for digital education.

Sindhia announced several plans in the area of job creation. He set a target of creating 1 million jobs in Mizoram, with 70 percent of those jobs in rural areas. To achieve this, the government also proposed establishing 50 new industrial parks in Mizoram, where local artisans and young entrepreneurs will be encouraged.

Mizoram’s Chief Minister Mira Singh also participated in the event. He said that this initiative is an important step for the state’s development and pledged that the government would implement all schemes on time. He also mentioned that development would be advanced while preserving Mizoram’s cultural heritage and natural beauty.

Mizoram’s major tourist attractions, such as Mizoram High Terrace, Mizoram National Park, and Imphal waterfalls, will now become more accessible. The government has also planned 200 new hotel and resort projects to promote tourism.

The event was attended by Mizoram’s leading industrialists and social workers. They supported the government’s plans, saying that it is the right time for development and will help lift the state to new heights.

At the end of the program, Sindhia said, “Our goal is to make Mizoram a prosperous, self‑reliant, and empowered state. We will achieve this goal together.” He also assured that transparency and accountability would be fully observed in the implementation of all schemes.

After this event, the government said that detailed work plans will be released in the coming months for the implementation of projects. Along with this, new initiatives will also be launched for development in Mizoram’s rural and urban areas.

Thus, under the leadership of Central Northeast Development Minister Jyotiraditya Sindhia, a new direction has been set for Mizoram’s development, raising hopes that the state’s economic, social, and cultural development will reach new heights in the coming years.