Mizoram

Mizoramis one of theSeven

Sister Stateslisted as inNorth
Eastern India, sharing borders
with the states
ofTripura,Assam,Manipurand
with the neighboring countries
ofBangladeshandBurma.

Established

20 February 1987

Capital

Aizawl

Largest city

Aizawl

Districts

Area

21,081km2

Population(2011)

1,091,014

per capita income

Rs 50,021

literacy rate

91.58%

Social and economy

m is one of the fastest growing economies among the states of India with a per c
e of Rs 50,021.
am had the second highest GSDP growth during the 12th Five Year
2012-2017) in Northeast India at 11 percent exceeding the target of 7.8 percent
much higher than the national average of 7.9 percent. During the 10th Five Year P
20012), the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) was expected to grow at arou
nt but grew at 5.7 per cent.
bution in GDP Agriculture, Public Administration and Construction work.
y sector of service sector continued to have 30 % the contribution to the GSDP.

eat majority of Mizoram's population consists of several ethnic tribes who are eit
ally or linguistically linked. These ethnic groups are collectively known as Mizos .
ould note that 'Mizo' is a generic term which denotes a particular group of hill pe
e closely linked culturally and linguistically. There is an increasing unity among M
e spread throughout the northeastern states of India, Burma and Bangladesh.

Energy

he potential in this sector is enormous particularly in hydro power. Mizoram has

ydro power station for generating electricity and two are proposed
ower & Electricity Department has created two hydroelectricity
Current requirement
of electricity

170 kw/hr

Electricity generated

125 kw/hr

Roads and transport

oram has a road network of around 4,000km (2,500mi) or minor or village road
mall number of national highways.
village roads are primarily single lane or unmetalled tracks that are typically lig
fficked. The State is connected to the Indian network through National Highway 5
other highway, NH-150 connects the state withSeling Mizoram to ImphalManipu
40A links the State withTripura.

oposals

mpletion of ongoing projects and essential maintenance

ovision of road connectivity to unconnected villages.
oad betweenChamphaiand Tiddim inBurmahas been proposed but the Burme
uthorities are unwilling to complete the link.

Housing

oposals

dira Awaas Yojana is working in mizoram in order to overcome with shortage of h

overenment tageted to give homes to 12.2 lakh families
e NLUP, that aims to uplift the poor, is going at a good pace
s.no

Components of housing shortage

housing shortage
2002-2007

2007-2012

Excess of households over houses

31.7

40.0

Replacement of non-serviceable kutcha houses

116.7

60.0

Obsolescence

15

15

Congestion

15

15

Upgradation of existing kutcha / pucca houses

198.9

200.0

Additional housing requirements

200.0

220.0

Total housing shortage

577.0

550.0

Industries

oram is facing a number of difficulties in the advancement of industries. Lack of

ependable surface transport and poor accessibility is one of the major drawback
er problems faced by the state were the poor mineral resources, non-availability
od infrastructure and communication facilities, shortage of capital and lack of mo
ls. A Software Technology Park is however being established in Mizoram Universi
mpus. The Industrial Policy of Mizoram laid stress on reducing shifting
tivation by encouraging a shift from primary to secondary sectors by way of
veloping rural industries like handloom and handicraft and village and cottage ind

posals

teel Plant is also being established in Mizoram

eral agro-and forest-based industries, handloom and handicraft industries, sericu
ustries and electronics industries are propsed.
proposal laid emphasis on even development of all sectors, large and medium,
all scale, tiny, village and cottage industries
large of Bamboo Based Industries are also in proposal

Environment & Forests

The approach for the 12th Five Year Plan incorporates the following main ele

Resource mobilization harvest and sale of bamboos in view of gregarious flo

Increasing forest productivity. The per hectare growing stock of Mizorams f
35 cum as against the national average of 65 cum/ha. A massive
increasing
productivity through peoples centric approach in afforestation is required in
the growing demand for timber and fuelwood.

A special focus on Biological Conservation in view of North Eastern Region

position as biological highway between India and the Malayan region. This w
include development and conservation of medicinal plants, orchids and bam
To preserve, protect and manage the States forest and wildlife resources, i
improvements, capacity and management interventions are also proposed
suitable mechanisms for protection, preparation of Working Plans and streng
human resource planning and management, including mutation of fertile riv
with hill forests.

Tourism

Tourism Department is one of the fastest growing department in Mizoram. T

Department has proposed Rs. 1597.00 lakhs during 12th Five year plan 201
2017.
An amount of Rs. 313.00 lakhs is proposed during 2012-2013.
Two Tourist Centers are proposed
reiek tourist recreational centre and tamdil lake
b chalfilh resort

Name of Schemes

Fund release in
lakhs

Construction and maintenance of link roads

within Urban area

70

Construction and maintenance of Parks &

Recreation centre within Urban area

45

Construction of Steps, R/Wall, Footpath & Fly

Over within Urban area

47

Urban Transport & Parking Lot System

234

Solid Waste management

700

Provision for Urban Forestry within Urban area

20000

Domestic Waste Disposal Line within Urban area

125

Domestic Waste Disposal Line within Urban area

15000

Public Utility at Urban area

130

Beautification of City and Towns

50

Disaster Management

65

Information, Educational and Communication

(IEC)

65

Sanitation

44