Mizoram: Land of The Blue Mountains

MIZORAM LAND OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS
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❖ Executive Summary ..……………………. 3

❖ Advantage State …………………….…….4
❖ Mizoram Vision 2020 ................................5
❖ Mizoram – An Introduction .......................6
❖ Budget 2016-17 ………….......................16
❖ Infrastructure Status ……………...……...17
❖ Business Opportunities ……………...…. 29
❖ Doing Business in Mizoram…..………..... 48
❖ State Acts & Policies ………………........ 50
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• As per Economic Survey 2015-16, bamboo forests covered 31% (6,446 sq km) of
Strong bamboo Mizoram’s geographical area, with a yield of 3.2 million tonnes per year. During 2015-16,
• As of Economic Survey 2014-15, bamboo forests covered 31% (6,446 sq. km) of
processing sector various initiatives were taken by the state government for enhancement of bamboo
Mizoram’s geographical
industry in the state such area, with a yield
as “Awareness of 3.2 on
Campaign million
Bambootonnes per year.
Furniture Under the
and Setting Up
National Bamboo Mission, 52, 473 hectares of area was brought under bamboo
of Bamboo Furniture Clusters”, “Awareness Campaign on Bamboo Utilisation and Setting plantation
by
Up 2014-15, since
of Clusters” the inception of the programme in 2006-07.
, etc.
• Raw silk production in the state increased from 50 metric tonnes in 2014-15 to 64 metric
• Raw silkinproduction
tonnes in theproduction
2015-16. Silk state increased from 44
in Mizoram metric
stood at tonnes in 2013-14
30 metric to 50 metric
tonnes during April-
Sericulture tonnes in 2014-15. Silk production in Mizoram stood at 30 MT during April-August
August 2015. Moreover, Production of cocoon during 2015-16 was recorded to be 525.44 2015.
MT.
Massive scope for • Of the 24,000 hectares of potential area for fish farming in Mizoram, around 4,790
fisheries hectares has been utilised, as of 2015-16. The 12th Five-Year Plan aims to achieve a
target of producing 14,300 metric tonnes of table-sized fish by the end of 2017.
• Mizoram has a hydroelectric power potential of 3,662.78 MW, of which just 0.93% has
Large hydroelectric • Mizoram has the potential to generate 4,500 MW of hydro power, of which 34.31 MW was
been harnessed to date. More PPP participation is expected to enhance the production.
power potential installed as of June 2016. More PPP participation is expected to enhance the production.
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2015-16

ADVANTAGE: MIZORAM
Rich labour pool &

June 2016 Growing
Abundant demand
natural resources Potential
• Mizoram has a large forest area and infrastructure support
contributes 14% to the country’s • With a literacy rate of 91.33%,
Hydro-electric bamboo production. Mizoram offers a highly literate Hydro power
power: • The climatic conditions in the state workforce. Knowledge of English is an potential:
34.31 MW provide a breeding ground for added advantage for the Mizo 4,500 MW
commercial exploitation of all kinds of workforce.
silkworm. • With improving road, rail & air
connectivity & the establishment of
trade routes with neighbouring
countries, trade facilitation has
improved over the last decade.
Advantage
Mizoram
High economic Location advantage
growth supported by and trade opportunities
constructive policies • Industries in the state enjoy a unique
location-specific advantage. Bordering
• Compounded annual GSDP growth
Myanmar & Bangladesh, Mizoram
rate was at 11.04% between 2005-06
offers a gateway for engaging in
and 2015-16.
international trade with Southeast
• The state provides a wide variety of Asian countries.
incentives under its various policies.
• Special incentives for promotion of • Government is taking steps to boost
export-oriented industries and other palm oil cultivation in the state.
thrust sectors are also provided.

MIZORAM VISION 2020
• Improving standard of living of • Government plans to grow

people in the region to meet the GSDP by 12.8% and per capita
national standard by 2020. GSDP by 10.1% over the period
• Improving the quality and creating 2015-2022.
state-of-art hospitals and
educational institutions.
• Encouraging public investment • Better governance and

Quality of life Growth rate in ensuring peace and harmony
in infrastructure to attract
private investment. of people GSDP through maximising self-
• Creating a centre for trade and governance and increased
commerce through improving Promoting Governance people participation.
relations with neighbouring investments
countries.
Vision 2020
• Encouraging HYV crops • Development of agro-
through better use of Agriculture Industry processing and sericulture
organic manure, fertilizers industries.
and pesticides. • Increase in investment in
Infrastructure Tourism
• Preventing soil erosion by manufacturing units depending
controlling floods. upon the availability of
• Promoting cultivation of resources in the region.
horticulture crops.
• NER Vision 2020 recognises the
challenges faced by power sector • Focusing and developing
in Mizoram. Objective of the vision services that would promote
is to upgrade and expand the tourism and create
power transmission network in the employment opportunities in
state. the state. Source: NER Vision 2020
HYV: High Yielding Variety

MIZORAM FACT FILE
Kolasib, Vairengte, Bairabi, Saiha, Champhai & Sairang are

the key cities in the state.
Mizoram has primarily sand-loamy & clay-loamy soil with
deposits of shell limestone, coloured hard stone, clay
mineral, coal seam, oil & gas.
The natural beauty of the state has a tremendous tourist
potential.
Parameters Mizoram
Capital Aizawl
Geographical area (sq. km) 21,087
Administrative districts (No) 8
Population density (persons per sq. km) 52
Total population (million) 1.1
Male population (million) 0.55
Mizoram shares borders with other north-eastern states of Female population (million) 0.54
Manipur, Tripura and Assam & neighbouring countries of
Bangladesh & Myanmar. Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males) 976
Literacy rate (%) 91.33
The most commonly spoken languages of the state are
Mizo & English, apart from the various local dialects. Source: Economic Survey 2015-16

MIZORAM IN FIGURES … (1/2)

Parameter Mizoram All states Source
Economy 2015-16 2015-16
TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced

GSDP as a percentage of all states’ GSDP 0.09 100.0 Estimates” provided by Directorate of
Economics and Statistics of Mizoram
GSDP growth rate (%) 9.0 8.71 Estimates” provided by Directorate of
Per capita GSDP (US$) 1,734.46 1,546 Estimates” provided by Directorate of
Physical Infrastructure
Central Electricity Authority, as of August
Installed power capacity (MW) 121.77 305,554.25
2016
1 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of
Wireless subscribers (No) 11,900,702 1,078,422,215
October 2016
1 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of
Internet subscribers (No) 4,330,000 367,480,000
September 2016
National highway length (km) 1,381 100,087.08 NHAI & Roads and Building Department
Airports (No) 1 125 Airports Authority of India
1Combined figures for the Northeast states comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura

MIZORAM IN FIGURES … (2/2)
Parameter Mizoram All states Source
Social Indicators
Literacy rate (%) 91.85 73.0 Census 2011
Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 16.1 21.6 SRS Bulletin
Investment
Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion,

FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 0.0951 324.35
From April 2000 to December 2016
1Combined figures for the Northeast states comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura
SRS: Sample Registration System

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – GSDP
According to the revised estimates provided by the state GSDP of Mizoram at current prices (in US$ billion)
government, gross state domestic product (GSDP*) of
Mizoram at current prices was US$ 1.91 billion in 2015-16.
GSDP* of Mizoram grew at a CAGR of 11.04% between

2005-06 and 2015-16.
1.91
According to the Medium Term Fiscal Policy Statement 1.71 1.75
1.40 1.54 1.48
issued by the Government of Mizoram in October 2015, 0.99 1.11
0.95
GSDP of the state is projected to increase to US$ 2.65 0.67 0.73
billion by 2017-2018.
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Mizoram,
State Budget 2015-16
GSDP* - Economic Survey Mizoram, 2015-16

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – NSDP
At current prices, Mizoram’s net state domestic product NSDP of Mizoram at current prices (in US$ billion)
(NSDP #) was about US$ 1.63 billion in 2015-16.
Mizoram’s NSDP increased at a CAGR of 10.51% between

2005-06 and 2015-16.
1.54 1.62 1.63

1.27 1.38 1.33
0.90 0.99
0.85
0.60 0.65
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Mizoram
NSDP# -Economic Survey Mizoram, 2015-16

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PER CAPITA GSDP
The state’s per capita GSDP^ in 2015-16 was US$ 1,734.46 GSDP per capita of Mizoram at current prices (in US$)
as compared with US$ 675 in 2005-06.
Per capita GSDP increased at a CAGR of 9.90% between

2005-06 and 2015-16.
1734.46
1437 1458
1236 1322 1244
921 1004
902
675 712
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
Per Capita GSDP^ - calculated using GSDP million US$ / Population in
million

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PER CAPITA NSDP
The state’s per capita NSDP& in 2015-16 was US$ 1,464.79 NSDP per capita of Mizoram at current prices (in US$)
compared with US$ 605 in 2005-06.
Per capita NSDP increased at a CAGR of 9.25% between

2005-06 and 2015-16.
1,464.79
1,263 1,350
1,117 1,144 1,168
836 901
807
605 637
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
per capita NSDP& - calculated using NSDP million US$ / Population in
million

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF GSDP
The tertiaryµ sector, the largest contributor to Mizoram’s GSDP composition by sector
economy, witnessed growth at a rate of 16.24% during 2004-
05 to 2015-16; driven by trade, hotels, real estate, finance, CAGR
insurance, transport, communications & other services.
At a CAGR of 18.15% during 2004-05 to 2015-16, the 59.90% 62.69%
12.11%
secondaryµ sector witnessed the 2nd fastest growth, driven
by growth in construction, manufacturing, electricity, gas &
water supply.
16.30% 18.15%
The primaryµ sector grew at a CAGR of 12.11% between 20.79%
2004-05 and 2015-16. 23.80% 16.24%
16.52%
With assistance from the government, women in Mizoram
have broken economic barriers & are switching to alternative 2004-05 2015-16
occupations such as opening small shops & trading Primary sector Secondary sector Tertiary sector
business as compared to the existing ones such as goatery,
farming, piggery & poultry.
Source: TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates” provided by

Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Mizoram
Sector-wise %share of GSDPµ - Economic Survey Mizoram, 2015-16

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURE PRODUCTION
Anthurium cut flowers are exported to countries such

Approximately 60% of workers in Mizoram are engaged in
as UAE, the UK, Japan, Australia.
agriculture & allied sectors. Paddy is the principal food crop
Programs like NLUP to assist poor farmers to
& the staple food in Mizoram. With the implementation of
abandon shifting cultivation & change to permanent
the ‘National Food Security Mission – Rice’, the productivity
systems of farming.
of rice under wet rice cultivation increased to 5,733 kg in
2014-15. The state government under programme named as
New Land Use Policy (NLUP) financially assisted
131,940 families against an original target of 120,000
During 2015-16, production of rice in the state was recorded
families for doing settled farming instead of the
to be 60,679 MT. Palm oil cultivation has significantly grown
traditional & age-old ‘jhum’ cultivation.
with the total area under palm oil cultivation in the state
having increased to 23,358 hectares during 2015-16,.
Agriculture production
During 2015-16, Mizoram had 149.07 thousand hectares of
area under horticulture, which is about 10.5% of the Production
Area (‘000 ha.)
estimated potential area of 1.2 million hectares. The state Crops (‘000 tonnes)
2015-16
offers immense potential for development & investment in 2015-16
the sector. Horticultural, agro-processed & bamboo Fruits 60.67 350.91
products have high export potential with bamboo cultivation
Vegetables 43.57 261.52
being an area highly commercialized.
Flowers 198 475.42(1)
Agro-climatic conditions in Mizoram are suitable for growing Spices 22.55 64.91
a wide range of fruits. Mizoram accounts for about 13.2% of Aromatic crops 1.08 0.94
the total fruits produced in the Northeast.
Roots & tubers 1.55 12.74
Plantation crops 11.93 11.50
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16 Note: 475.42 (1) : in lakh.

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – FDI INFLOWS & INVESTMENTS
FDI equity inflows, 2008-09 to 2015-16 (US$ million)1

According to the Department of Industrial Policy &
Promotion (DIPP), FDI inflows1 to the Northeast
states totalled to US$ 95 million from April 2000 to 42
December 2016.
Northeast states accounted for 0.03% share in the

Indian FDI inflows.
11 10
8
5 5
Transport sector accounted for 10.21% of the total 1 1
planned outlay of Mizoram for 2016-17. Rural
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
development as well as agriculture & allied
services were other major sectors that attracted
investments from the state government,
representing 9.53% & 5.63% of the plan outlay for
2016-17, respectively.
Source: Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion

1Including Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura

ANNUAL BUDGET 2016-17
Budget highlights: Annual Budget (Estimates in US$ Million)
Revenue receipts for Mizoram is estimated to be

Sector 2015-16 2016-17
US$ 1,172.08 million during 2016-17 as
compared to US$ 1,190.35 million in 2015-16.
Agriculture and allied services 52.86 26.59
The total capital receipts for 2016-17 is estimated
Rural development 48.52 45.04
to be US$ 60.1 million in comparison to US$
71.32 million for 2015-16. Irrigation and flood control 15.26 6.77
Energy 12.67 7.56
The total planned outlay for 2016-17 amounted to
US$ 472.64 million in comparison with US$ Industry 4.51 5.67
513.90 million for 2015-16. Transport 42.89 48.24
Communication 2.57 2.17
Transport sector accounted for 10.21% of the total
planned outlay of Mizoram for 2016-17. Rural Science, technology and
0.51 0.60
development as well as agriculture & allied environment
services were other major sectors that attracted
General economic services 82.34 105.51
investments from the state government,
representing 9.53% & 5.63% of the plan outlay for Social services 223.56 202.79
2016-17, respectively.
General services 12.07 8.46
Special area programme 16.15 12.32
Source: Government of Mizoram

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS … (1/2)

The World Bank has approved a funding of US$ 107 million
for Mizoram State Road Project Phase II (MSRP-II) for the
development of roads in the state with an aim to better Road type Road length (km)
connect the state with neighboring countries. During 2015-16,
the state government allocated US$ 12.02 million for National highways 1,381
connecting 27.25 km long Champai-Zokhawthar to Myanmar, State highways 310.45
41.53 km long Chhumkhum – Chawngte to MMTP and 12 km
long Tlabung – Kawrpuichhuah to Bangladesh. Major district roads 629.00
The total length of all the roads in Mizoram was recorded to Other district roads 1,021.80
be 7,688.86 km during 2015-16.
As per the Economic Survey 2015-16 of the state, new roads Village roads 1,910.65
are being constructed under the Look East Policy, across Roads within towns & villages 714.9
southern part of Mizoram, for linking the state with the
City roads 297.40
neighboring countries for enhancing the exchange of goods,
access to social & economic development, etc. Total roads under PWD 6,265.20
The road density in the state was measured at 36.46 km per Roads maintained by BRO 1,244.39
100 square km during 2015-16.
The state is well connected through national highways (NH) – Roads maintained by other
432.9
NH-44A, NH-54, NH-54A, NH-54B, NH-150, NH-154 and NH- departments
502A – to neighbouring states.
The key agencies that maintain roads in the state include the Mizoram has started a road project for better road
Public Works Department (PWD) & Pushpak (Border Roads connectivity with broader trade centres like
Organisation). Bangladesh & Myanmar under Regional Transport
In Budget 2017-18, the government allocated an amount of Connectivity Programme.
US$ 97.82 million for new and ongoing road construction
projects & US$ 35.62 million for maintenance of roads. In
addition, US$ 54.55 million were allocated for roads under As of July 2015, the Border Roads Organization (BRO)
Externally Aided Projects (EAP) for construction & other was assigned to construct 12 roads in Mizoram, of
infrastructure works. combined length of 894.71 km.
Source: National Highways Authority of India,

Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS … (2/2)

Road type Road length (km)
As per state budget 2016-17, an amount of US$ 27.55 million has
been allocated by the state government for deployment of an EAP NH-154 58
project- Mizoram State Roads–II Regional Transport Connectivity
NH-150 140
Project (MSR-II RTCP) under the Public Works Department.
NH-44A 130
Moreover, for the enhancement of another EAP project- Serchhip-
Buarpui road, an allocation of US$ 10.38 million has been made NH-54A 9
by the state government during 2016-17. NH-54B 27
Moreover, the budget estimate for the sector is recorded to be NH-54 522
US$ 24.99 million during 2016-17.
NH-502A 100
As of March 2017, the central government has approved the Grand total 986
construction of 403-km of National Highway in Mizoram and
Meghalaya, which is stipulated to cost US$ 999.7 million. The Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16,
projects will encourage sub-region socio-economic development State Budget 2016-17
by improvement of infrastructure in these states.

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – RAILWAYS

The Bairabi railway station provides railway connectivity with
Silchar in Assam.
The construction of the extension of a vital broad gauge rail link

between Bairabi rail terminus on the Mizoram-Assam border
and Sairang, a village 20 km west of Aizawl, is in progress. The
land acquisition on the US$ 394.8 million Bairabi-Sairang
railway project has been cleared. The deadline for completion of
the project is 2020.
In May 2016, for the improvement of rail connectivity in the land

locked region of North-East, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
inaugurated the Bhairabi-Silchar passenger train, in the state of
Mizoram. Moreover, the railway project of Bhairabi-Sairang
route is planned to be commissioned by 2018-19.
The Prime Minister’s Project Monitoring Group has cleared the

US$ 729.7 million Lumding-Silchar (482 km) gauge conversion
project aimed at providing seamless connectivity to lower
Assam and Tripura, Mizoram and Manipur with the rest of India.
The railway agency in the Transport Department of Mizoram Railway station, Bairabi
receives large amount of funds from the Railway Authority of
India for making seat reservations and selling railway tickets for
the Indian railways. Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2014-15,
Maps of India

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – AIRPORTS AND WATERWAYS
Mizoram has one operational airport at Lengpui. Daily air

connectivity is available through multiple air carriers.
As per the economic survey 2015-16, the annual financial

requirements of civil aviation department was recorded to be US$
0.61 million for the conservation and upkeep of the prevailing
helipads as well as Lengpui airport along with the development of
new helipads in the state.
Mizoram is developing waterway connectivity with the port of

Akyab Sittwe in Myanmar along the Chhimtuipui river for
enhancing trade opportunities. The construction work for the
same has been started in December 2010. The project is
expected to be completed by 2016.
Lengpui (Aizawl) airport traffic -

Airport, Lengpui
during 2015-16 and 2014-15 Source: Maps of India
2014-15 2015-16
As of March 2016, the Lengpui airport of
Aircraft movement (no) 2,899 2,839 Mizoram recorded a total freight of 30
162,651 175,137
tonnes, passenger traffic of 15,305
Passenger traffic (no)
passengers and 242 aircraft movements.
Freight (tonnes) 266 286
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16, Airports Authority of India

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – POWER

According to the Economic Survey 2015-16. the state has the
potential to harness 4,500 MW of hydro power. However, as Installed power capacity (MW)
of August, 2016, Mizoram had an installed capacity to
produce just 34.31 MW of hydro power. 160.93
149.9 149.9
130.9 138.9 138.9
As of August 2016, Mizoram had a total installed power 119.3 121.77
generation capacity of 121.77 MW (comprising 36.47 MW
from state utilities & 85.30 MW from central utilities).
Renewable power & thermal power contributed 36.57 MW
and 50.89 MW respectively.
During May-September, 2015, 16 villages were electrified by

the Government of Mizoram. As of 30th September, 2015,
about 91,000 rural households were electrified. Out of the 704
villages identified in Mizoram as per the 2011 Census, only
42 villages remain un-electrified till September, 2015.
As per budget 2016-17, allocation of plan outlay for the The Government of India and the World Bank have signed a US$ 470
million loan agreement to support Mizoram’s Transmission and
energy sector is US$ 7.56 million as compared to US$ 12.67
Distribution (T&D) network and to strengthen the capacity of state-
million in 2015-16. level power utilities/departments. Further, the investments will allow
the transmission network to efficiently transfer electricity with
Under the Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, 8 new minimum wastage and help the utilities supply reliable electricity at a
projects worth US$ 5.05 million were sanctioned to reduce stable voltage to consumers.
the number of unelectrified villages in the state.
In January 2017, NHPC has signed PPA with the state

government for a power purchase agreement, for the
forthcoming hydro projects, namely Tawang-I & Tawang-II in
Arunachal Pradesh.
Source: Central Electricity Authority
Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16; Mizoram State Budget 2016-17

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – TELECOM
As of October 2016, the northeast region had 122,550

wireline subscribers for BSNL and 1,621,407 BSNL wireless Telecom infrastructure (as of October 2016)
subscribers. Wireless subscribers
(1)
11,900,702
(1)
According to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Wire-line subscribers 122,700
Northeast had a total of 11.90 million wireless subscribers (1)
and 122.70 wireline subscribers as of October 2016. Internet subscribers 4,330,0002
(1)
Rural internet subscribers 2,180,0002
By the end of May 2016, 484,494 subscribers had (1)
submitted request for mobile number portability in the North Urban internet subscribers 2,150,0002
East. Moreover, total tele-density in the North East region (1)
Teledensity (in%) 85.60
was recorded to be 85.60% as of October 2016. The total
number of post offices in the North East, as of December
2015, was recorded at 2,920.
Performance Status of NOFN Project
(As of April 2016)
BSNL, the largest telecom service provider in the state,
provides landline connections in Mizoram. No. of GPs in Phase 1 1,021
Pipe Laid (km) 1,440
Cable Laid (km) 1,153
GPs for which cable laid 492
No. of GPs lit 75
Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India;

(1)Combined figures for Northeast states comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram,
Nagaland and Tripura, 2As of September 2016
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE

In 2014-15, in order to provide housing and other basic amenities to the weaker sections of the society, three housing projects are
being implemented under Basic Services to Urban Poor (BSUP), with an estimated cost of US$ 14.65 million. Three road development
projects for the capital Aizawl have been completed in 2014-15, having an estimated cost of US$ 2.47 million.
Under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), US$ 2.78 million has been allocated for the development of
the water-supply system in Aizawl. As of 2014-15, about 96% of the work has been completed and the amount of fund released was
US$ 2.72 million. In order to improve the infrastructure of Mizoram and other North-eastern states of the country, various schemes
such as Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR), ADB Assisted North East State Roads Investment Project (NESRIP),
North Eastern Council (NEC) and Social and Infrastructure Development Fund (SIDF) have been implemented. In order to improve
solid waste management in Mizoram, the state government has purchased 132,200 dustbin in 2014-15. For the same year, the
government invested US$ 3.15 million for the construction of sewage treatment plants.
The budget estimate for urban development, water supply, sanitation and housing is recorded to be US$ 33.38 million during 2016-17
as per the state budget 2016-17.
NLCPR projects NEC projects

32.68
14.65 13.95
10.10
8 8
5 11 11
7.96
5 3 3.44
1.33
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Sanctioned Projects Approved Costs (US$ Million) Sanctioned Projects Approved Costs (US$ Million)
Source: JNNURM, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER)

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – EDUCATION

Mizoram is among the top ranking states in the
country in terms of literacy rate. Mizoram has a Education infrastructure in
Literacy rates (%)
literacy rate of 91.33%; the male literacy rate is Mizoram
93.34% and the female literacy rate is 89.26%. Universities 2 Total literacy rate 91.33
GER at the primary and middle-school level has
been high, indicating low number of students Colleges 22 Male literacy 93.34
dropping out. Higher secondary schools 132 Female literacy 89.26
High schools 610
Besides universities and colleges, there are other
institutes for higher education such as College of Middle schools 1,514
Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry under
Primary schools 1,946
Central Agriculture University, Regional Institute of
Para-Medical and Nursing Sciences (RIPANS) and
National Institute of Electronics and Information
Funds released under MDM Scheme (US$ million)
Technology (NIELIT).
3.40
Funds released under SSA Scheme (US$ million) 3.32

3.23
25.41 24.45
17.68
13.35 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16

SSA – Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 MDM – Mid Day Meal

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – HEALTH
In August 2015, the government established a medical college Health indicators of Mizoram (2015-16)
at the Falkwan Referral Hospital in Mizoram. The state
government has initiated Vanaspati Van project to enhance Birth rate 20.12
availability of herbal medicines to the rural population. Death rate 5.87
Out of total establishment of 830 village health & sanitation Infant mortality rate 38.83
committees (VHSC) in the state, the work on setting up of 15
VHSCs is under process in the state, as per economic survey
2015-16.
Health indicators of Mizoram (2015-16)
Under the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Primary health centres 57
Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH), the state government
has decided to provide the rural poor of Mizoram with free Primary health sub-centres 370
medicines during 2016-17.
Community health centres 12
With the introduction of Mission Indradhanush, in March 2015, Government and non-
a total of 3,351 children were immunised out of which 964 31
government hospitals
children were immunised for the 1st time during 2015-16.
Doctor-population ratio 1:2,455
Organised on February 14 2017, by the Nurse-population ratio 1:666
Mizoram State AIDS Control Society & the Aizawl-based
Association for Voluntary Blood Donation, a mass blood Health worker-population ratio 1:590
donation drive witnessed presence of 500 youths, at
the Aizawl Civil Hospital.
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2014-15, Statistical Handbook
of Mizoram, 2014

CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Mizoram is naturally green and has a hilly terrain with a pleasant climate. Temperature during the year varies between 11˚C and
21˚C in winter, and 20˚C and 30˚C in summer.
As per the economic survey 2015-16, the financial and physical targets achieved in 2015-16 have been reasonable as compared to
the allocated non-plan and plan funds of US$ 1.19 million and US$ 0.32 million, respectively.
The continuous mountain ranges make it an ideal destination for adventure sports and exploration.
The state celebrates festivals such as Chapchar kut, Mim kut, Pawl kut, Thalfavang kut and Christmas.
Mizoram is home to many indigenous sports such as Inbuan, Inkawibah, Insukherh and Insuknawr.
The state also has traditional dances, viz., Cheraw, Khullam, Chheih Lam, Chai, Rallu Lam, Solakia, Sarlamkai and Par Lam.
The traditional handicrafts and dressing of the Mizos are the major tourist attraction.
There are several locations, which attract tourists to Mizoram, viz., Aizawl, Tamdil, Vantawang, Champai, Phwangpui, Saiha and
Lunglei. Shopping centres, lakes, mountain peaks, ancient excavations and wildlife parks are some of the key tourist attractions in
the state.
The Chief Minister of the state is pressing on the need for Mizo’s all over India to come together and foster cultural integration.

INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE … (1/2)
Mizoram has eight industrial estates, of which five are

operational and the remaining are yet to be developed. Industrial units (2014-15)
Zoram Industrial Development Corporation (ZIDCO) is Registered SSI units 8,554

responsible for the overall development of industrial Handicraft training centres 9
infrastructure in the state.
Handloom training centres 5
ZIDCO has established an Integrated Infrastructure
Development Centre (IIDC) at Lunglei district with an
investment of around US$ 1 million. The centre offers
power, water, telecommunication and other amenities for State enterprises for development of various
the industrial units. As per state budget 2015-16, the trades
Government of Mizoram recommended the restructuring of
ZIDCO to improve the profitability of the organization. Mizoram Agriculture Marketing Corporation
Mizoram Food and Allied Industries Corporation

The handicraft production centre at Luangmual
manufactures items of Mizo crafts like – Khumbeu, Thulte, Mizoram Khadi and Village Industries Board
Thlangra, Hnam, etc. and promotes the crafts of the state.
Zoram Energy Development Agency
Thenzawl is to be named “Handloom City”, stepping up the
Zoram Handloom & Handicrafts Development
impetus for handloom textiles in the state. Corporation
During 2015-16, the total number of handloom units in Zoram Industrial Development Corporation
Thenzawl was 821.
Moreover, as per budget 2016-17, an amount of US$ 5.67 Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2015-16, Statistical Handbook of
million has been allocated to the industry sector. Mizoram 2010, NEDFi Databank
SSI: Small Scale Industry

INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE … (2/2)
The following table shows different industrial areas and their respective status.
Total area
Parameters Present status
(in bighas)
Industrial estate, Zuangtui 314.70 Out of 231 demarcated, 197 plots are allotted to 165 industrial units.
Industrial growth centre, Allotment process is yet started and 29 units are now given provisional
940.78
Luangmual allotments and expected to accommodate many more enterprises.
Industrial estate, Bairabi 26.20 Yet to be developed.
Industrial estate, Kolasib 32.33 Yet to be developed.
Industrial estate, Pukpui 76.68 Demarcation of plot completed, and allotment is given to 2 units.
Industrial estate, Hmunhmeltha 104.40 Yet to be developed.
Bamboo Technology Park, The park is operational; entrepreneurs have been allotted plots for
148.2
Sairang bamboo-related activities.
32 plots were developed and allotted to entrepreneurs; three units are
Export Promotion Industrial Park now in operation and another 29 are expected to start during the next
1,390.22
at Lengte calendar year; park is being upgraded and would accommodate some
more small enterprises.

KEY INDUSTRIES
The natural resources, climatic conditions and policy incentives Key industries in Mizoram
in the state support investments in bamboo, sericulture, tourism,
agro-products and agro-processing sectors. • Bamboo
• Energy
• Sericulture
Industrial units in the state primarily comprise of small scale • Agriculture and horticulture
industries. • Tourism
• Food processing
Mizoram is setting up a special economic zone (SEZ) in the • IT
Northeast with assistance from the North East Council. The SEZ • Handloom and handicrafts
will be located at Khawnuam village in Champhai. Bamboo- • Minerals and stones
based industries would play a major role in the proposed SEZ. • Medicinal plants
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2014-15, NEDFi Database

KEY INDUSTRIES – BAMBOO INDUSTRY… (1/2)

Bamboo forests cover 31% (6,446 sq. km) of Mizoram’s geographical
area, with a yield of 3.2 million tonnes per year. There is an estimated
Summary of initiatives taken by the Mizoram
growing stock of 25.26 million metric tonnes of 35 varieties of bamboo
government
in the state. 14% of the bamboo stock in India is available in Mizoram.
During 2015-16, various initiatives were taken by the state government • Establishment of nine bamboo chipping clusters.
for the enhancement of the bamboo industry. The “Awareness • Production of bamboo construction materials.
Campaign on Bamboo Furniture & Setting Up of Bamboo Furniture
• Revival of Mizoram Venus Bamboo.
Clusters” & the “Awareness Campaign on Bamboo Utilisation & Setting
• Establishment of three round agarbati stick making units.
Up of Clusters” took place in 6 & 11 villages of the state, respectively.
• Project square agarbati sticks for jail inmates.
The National Bamboo Mission (NBM), a centrally sponsored scheme, • Establishment of two units of bamboo sliver and one mat
making unit at Darlak and Bairabi, respectively.
envisages to increase the coverage area under bamboo plantation &
consequently increase the yield to 18-20 tonnes per hectare from the • Establishment of bamboo pebble unit at E. Phaileng.
current 3 tonnes. The Cachar Paper Mill in South Assam (a unit of • Establishment of bamboo charcoal and bamboo vinegar
Hindustan Paper Corp.) is the largest consumer of bamboo resources unit.
of Mizoram. Bamboo Development Agency of the state government has • Training on handicraft items in association of UNIDO.
entered into a joint venture with private partners for commercial
production of bamboo floor boards, parquets & bamboo-teakwood
doors. About 57% of the state is under bamboo cover, widely prevalent Bamboo bearing area by density in recorded forest area (area in
in the northern districts. km)
Funds under National Bamboo Mission
Recorde Pure Dense Scattered Clumps Bamboo
3.12 2.83 3.34 3.33
d forest bamboo bamboo bamboo hacked regeneration
2.32 2.04
1.26 1.26
16,717 226 6,116 2,757 104 42
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

Allcoation Released
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2014-15, Bamboo Development Agency
KEY INDUSTRIES – BAMBOO INDUSTRY… (2/2)

During 2015-16, 9 bamboo furniture clusters, 8 bamboo handicraft clusters, 1 bamboo harvesting cluster as well as 3 agarbatti
clusters were established in the state by the Bamboo Development Agency on the account of their adoption to cluster based approach
in the sector.
The Bamboo Development Agency also established a bamboo wholesale and retail market in Nisapui in the PPP mode in
collaboration with MIEDER in order to yield the primary bamboo products and sell raw bamboos in the state. An amount of US$ 32.33
thousand has been allocated for the bamboo handicraft training from National Agro-Forestry and Bamboo Mission during 2016-17.
Additionally, a 23 days training on bamboo handicraft was also accomplished across 8 bamboo handicraft clusters, during 2015-16,
on account of funds obtained by the National Bamboo Mission.
Source: Mizoram State Budget 2016-17

KEY INDUSTRIES – ENERGY SECTOR

60 sites have been identified for installation of small hydro plants & 15 have
been given approval.
Central financial assistance/subsidy
Several incentives & concessions are provided by the central & state provided for renewable power projects
governments for non-conventional power generation units. A few of them
are:
1.49
Eligible producers, who consume the self generated electricity or 1.17

sell it to a nominated 3rd party, will be exempted from electricity duty.
Eligible industry status would be conferred to companies producing

electricity from non-conventional energy sources under the schemes
governed by industry department & would be given all the incentives
available to “eligible producers” for establishing such power 0.28
generation plants. They would also be granted concession available
to the industrial units in the backward region.
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
The state government will attempt to provide for all incentives &
facilities granted by the central government for similar undertaking in
other states. As per Budget 2016-17, the
allocation of plan outlay for the
Renewable energy equipment & materials would be exempted from energy sector is US$ 7.56 million as
state sales tax. compared to US$ 12.67 million in
2015-16.
In March 2017, the state government announced the discovery of a
hydrocarbon (gas) deposit at Meidum Village in Kolasib district. The Source: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
field survey report provided by the state-run ONGC estimates that Central Electricity Authority, State Budget 2016-17,
the field would be able to produce 5,52,674 standard cubic feet of News articles
gas in a day.

KEY INDUSTRIES – AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE … (1/3)

Of the 21,087 sq. km geographical area of Mizoram, gross cropped area constitutes just 6.26%. Rice constitutes more than 50% of the
total gross cropped area. Use of pesticides and fertilisers is low in Mizoram, leading to rich organic produce, which makes it attractive
for exports.
Under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), US$ 5.72 million was allocated for 2015-16 for the growth of
horticulture and floriculture sector in the state of Mizoram. In addition, US$ 1.86 million has been allocated under the Integrated
Cooperative Development Project (ICDP) for the growth of cooperative societies in the state for 2015-16.
The Government of Mizoram has given special emphasis to oil palm cultivation, as it would help mitigate environment degradation
(capable of achieving conservation of soil and moisture and repairing degraded land) and provide employment opportunities.
Mizoram’s Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with national companies for oil palm development.
Financial projects proposal under normal RKVY (2015-16)

(US$ million)
Infrastructure Flexi Fund Special schemes
Department name Production growth Total
& assets
Agriculture (Crop
2.04 2.90 4.94 0.89 4.58
Husbandry)
Agriculture (Research &

0.39 0.65 1.04 0.17 1.03
Education)
Horticulture 0.95 1.26 2.22 0.33 2.18
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2015-16, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Government of India
Production of major horticulture crops in Mizoram in 2015-16
Crops Area (‘000 Ha) Production (‘000 MT)
Fruits 60.36 346.88
Vegetables 53.23 283.41
Plantation crops 10.78 7.38
Aromatics & medicinal 1.10 0.95
Flowers 0.20 181.83

Production of fruits, vegetables, spices, cotton, coffee, tea, bird’s eye chilli, Anthurium, and rose has immense potential in Mizoram.
The state has 149.07 thousand hectares of area under horticulture crops during 2015-16; this is about 12.9% of the estimated
horticulture potential area of 1,156,000 hectares.
Area under horticulture crops (‘000 hectares) Production of major horticulture crops (‘000 tonnes)
150 1,294 1,293

149
136
886
51 45 48 323
42 42 282 312 289 295
30 242
229
17
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16

State Budget 2015-16

KEY INDUSTRIES – DAIRY AND LIVESTOCK

In 2015-16, total milk production stood at 22,000 tonnes.
Total meat production including meat from cattle, buffaloes, mithun, goats and pigs during 2015-16 stood at 14,000 tonnes.
Egg production in the state reached 40 million units in 2015-16.
Milk production (tonnes) Meat production (tonnes)

22,000
20,490 14,000
13,158 12,560
12,037 12,189
15,305 10,235
13,950 13,639 9,700
10,633 11,427
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

KEY INDUSTRIES – FISHERIES
Mizoram has 24,000 hectares of area that could be utilised Inland fish production (metric tonnes)
for fish farming; of which, just 4,790 hectares have been
developed as ponds and tanks until 2015-16. In 2014-15,
6,387
the Government of India released US$ 0.9 million under 5,600 5,940
various fisheries schemes to promote the fishery sector in 5,200 5,400
Mizoram.
4,060
3,200
The industry has great potential as only around 19% of the 2,765
state’s fishing potential has been utilised up till now.
The state’s fish production grew at a CAGR of 12.7% during

2007-08 to 2014-15 and reached 6,387 metric tonnes by
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2014-15.
Under the 12th Five-Year Plan, the government is targeting

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2014-15,
to bridge the demand/supply gap for table-sized fish from Ministry of Agriculture, Department of animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries
state-owned resources and provide employment to 16,000
families.
In 2014-15, around 14,000 fish farmers were employed in
Demand for table-sized fish is estimated to be 14,300 MT the fisheries sector of Mizoram in comparison with 12,425
by the end of the 12th Five-Year Plan. Out of the set target, farmers in 2013-14.
45% has been achieved till 2014-15. To meet this target,
the government plans to develop 3,000 hectares of ponds &
tanks.

KEY INDUSTRIES – FOOD PROCESSING
Funds releases for technology upgradation/establishment/

Mizoram accounts for about 12% of the total fruits produced
in Northeast India, and the yield per hectare is on the rise modernisation of food processing industries in Mizoram
because of adoption of modern horticultural practices.
0.11
With abundant natural resources and supporting policies, the

food processing sector offers potential for investment.
Allied services such as cold chain management also provide 0.06

potential for investment.
A special purpose vehicle (SPV) has been formed with 0.02

private sector companies to set up a plant for processing
turmeric, ginger, chilli, fruits and other horticultural products.
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Under the centrally sponsored scheme – National Mission on
Food Processing (NMFP), the central government releases
funds for the establishment, upgradation and modernisation
of food processing industries in Mizoram. Source: Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Mizoram Budget 2015-16

KEY INDUSTRIES – TOURISM … (1/2)
With its highly green hills, crisscrossing rivers, and interspersed

lakes, Mizoram is a tourist’s paradise. Under the 12th Five-Year Ongoing projects during the 12th Five-Year
Plan, Mizoram has 11 ongoing tourism projects with a sanction Plan
of US$ 7.7 million from the Government of India. Cost
Project name
(US$ million)
Creation of tourist complexes, adventure sports and resort
facilities, amusement parks, health farms, hotels, convention Tourist destination Chakhang 0.34
centres, tourist travel services, etc., offer various avenues for
Tourist destination Niawhtlang 0.34
investment in the tourism sector of Mizoram.
Convention centre at Berawtlang 0.78
Some of the wild life sanctuaries and national parks in the state Tourist destination Chawngte 0.64
are: Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary, Phawngpui National park,
Thorangtlang Wildlife Sanctuary, Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary, Tourist destination Palak 0.73
Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary, Blue Mountain National Park
Tourist circuit Maubawk–
and Murlen National Park. 1.15
Chakheitla
Around 44,702 tourists visited the state during 2015-16, till Tourist lodge Serchhip 0.29
November 2015. Serlui ‘B’ Lake Destination 0.64
Tourist destination Aizawl (units) 0.76
An amount of US$ 8.1 million was sanctioned for the state of
Mizoram in 2014-15 for three projects related to Tourist lodge Khawzawl 0.56
Product/Infrastructure Development for Destinations and
Tourist destination Demagri 0.80
Circuits (PIDDC), IT and rural tourism (RT) as well as fairs and
festivals.

KEY INDUSTRIES – TOURISM … (2/2)

During FY16 (upto January 2016), tourism sector of the state recorded revenues of US$ 0.27 million, on account of various
efforts of the state government to attract tourists. The state also organises three festivals – Chapchar Kut in March, Anthurium
Festival in September and Thalfavang Kut in November-December, in order to attract more tourists to the state.
During 2015-16, US$ 7.38 million was released by the Government of Mizoram for promoting growth of Integrated Development
of Eco-Tourism Mega Circuit in Mizoram.
During 2015-16, the state sanctioned a sum of US$ 1.22 million for the development of Theme Park & Eco Tourism in Lungleng.
A sum of US$ 0.76 million was also sanctioned for the development of Chalfilh as a tourist destination, during 2015-16.
In November 2016, Government of Mizoram drafted Eco-tourism policy to promote eco-tourism in the state. The policy seeks to
turn the state into a tourist destination popular for its flora and fauna.
Revenue from tourism (US$ ‘000)
Number of tourists (‘000)
380 374 404
1.1
1.1 1.0
325 320
0.8 0.7 0.6 280
0.7
240 261
64 63 68
57 58 58 54
2015-16⁽¹⁾
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Domestic Foreign
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16, News articles, Ministry of Tourism;

Note: 2015-16(1) : Till January 2016

KEY INDUSTRIES – IT
Mizoram’s IT policy aims to increase the use of IT in the industrial and government sectors.
With the 2nd-highest literacy rate in the country, affordable costs, strong English-speaking population, improved
telecommunications connectivity & favourable climate, Mizoram is well positioned to attract investments in the IT industry.
The Mizoram government plans to set up software technology parks in the state to provide a one-stop-shop for IT industries.
The IT policy also provides various incentives and concessions for investments in the sector. Under this policy, the
government is offering power subsidy, subsidy on quality certification, subsidy on generating sets, subsidy on infrastructure,
subsidy on land and subsidy on manpower development.
The government wants to attract companies in the IT sector as it thinks it has the potential to become one of the fastest
modes of all round development of the state.
In December 2016, a pilot project launched by Aizwal Municipal Corporation, made Aizwal the first city in the North-Eastern
region to have free Wi-fi.
Women self-help groups (SHGs), formed under the North East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP), run by Development of
North Eastern Region (DoNER) Ministry, have started working towards enforcing economic empowerment of individual
members.
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16, State Budget 2016-17

KEY INDUSTRIES – SERICULTURE

Factors such as good climatic conditions, fertility of the
soil and rainfall help in the breeding of all kinds of Production Production Production
Name Units
silkworms in Mizoram. All varieties of silk, including 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16(1)
mulberry, eri, muga, tasar and raw silk, are commercially
exploited in the state. Mulberry MT 314.4 350.74 525.44
The state government is working towards bringing
maximum families under sericulture farming and silkworm Muga Million 0.7 2.73 4.57
rearing. The government of Mizoram has opened one
research & training institute at Aizawl (Zemabawk) which Eri MT 5.0 9.3 6.09
provides training and certification courses in Sericulture.
Oak tasar Million 0.4 1.04 0.32
During 2015-16, a total of 5,054 farmers from 176 villages
were engaged in sericulture across a land area of 5,293
Metric
hectares. Raw Silk 44 50 58.06
tonnes
The state government had established one research &
training institute at Zemabawk to impart training in
sericulture. Raw silk production in the state increased from 50 metric tonnes
in 2014-15 to 64 metric tonnes in 2015-16. In addition, silk
Infrastructural facilities available under the state production in Mizoram stood at 30 metric tonnes during April
government for development of mulberry silk include: 2015-August 2015. The production of cocoon during 2015-16
was recorded to be 525.44 metric tonnes.
Research & training institute.
Reeling factory and silk yarn processing unit. The Government of Mizoram has approved sericulture projects in
the state worth US$ 5.39 million under the Integrated Sericulture
Mulberry farms. Development Project (ISDP) for 2015-16 to 2017-18.
Chowki rearing centres. Additionally, under Intensive Bivoltine Sericulture Development
Projects, US$ 5 million is proposed to be allocated for the
Grainage centres.
production of high quality bivoltine silk.
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KEY INDUSTRIES – HANDLOOM AND HANDICRAFTS…(1/2)

As of May 2015, the state had 37,315 handloom units
with around 52,741 handloom weavers and allied
workers. Financial assistance to the handloom weavers (in US$ Million)
Thenzawl is considered to be an important hub for the

traditional handloom industry of Mizo. During 2015-16, 0.68
the total number of handloom units recorded in Thenzawl
were 821.
Ethnic handloom and crafts of Mizoram have a large 0.11

0.05 0.04
market in India and abroad. Bamboo crafts and the
ready-to-wear ethnic clothing are being marketed by the
government agencies. 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Further a project proposal of US$ 0.03 million has been

submitted to the Ministry of Textiles by the state As of 2015-16, there were a total of 821 handloom units
government for the endorsement of handloom industry. in state’s Thenzawl district. These units produced textile
products worth US$ 1.68 million during 2015-16.
The Mizoram government is expanding the business by

involving private players in manufacturing, marketing and
distribution of handloom and crafts of Mizoram.
As of May 2015, there were 9 handicraft training centres

& 3 handloom training centres in the state.
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16, State Budget 2016-17

KEY INDUSTRIES – HANDLOOM AND HANDICRAFTS…(2/2)
Funds released under National Handloom Development Programme (2014-15) – US$
Integrated Handloom Development Scheme (IHDS) 9,950
Handloom Marketing Assistance (HMA) 36,500
funds released under Handicraft Schemes (2015-16) – US$ million
Design and technological up-gradation 0.001
Human resource development scheme 0.020
Total 41,470
Source: Ministry of Textiles, Government of India

KEY INDUSTRIES – MINERALS AND STONES
Mizoram has mineral deposits of shell limestone, siltstone, clay mineral, coal seam, oil & gas. Building-quality stones are
exported to Bangladesh.
The state's 21,087 square km area is considered suitable for exploration of natural oil & gas.
Several agencies such as Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) & India Oil Company (IOC) are involved in oil & gas
exploration in Mizoram & have signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the state government.
Mizoram has numerous natural water springs & offers potential for manufacturing mineral water.

KEY INDUSTRIES – MEDICINAL PLANTS
Mizoram has rich flora & fauna with a variety of medicinal plants.
About 94% of the population in the interior regions of the state depends on medicinal plants for general cures. The state has
identified specific medicinal plants, which can be cultivated & processed.
The climatic conditions of Mizoram are suitable for cultivation of tropical & sub-tropical varieties due to adequate rainfall,
various types of soils & environments.
Under National Mission on Medicinal Plants, production of aloe vera is dominated by Baktawng Tlangnuam of Serchhip
district. During 2014-15, the production of various medicinal plants such as aloe vera, stevia & amla in Mizoram had reached
US$ 0.09 million.
Funds released under National Mission of Medicinal Plants Funds released by National Medicinal Plants Board
(US$ million) (US$ million)
0.096 0.440
0.290
0.030
0.015
0.018
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy

KEY APPROVALS REQUIRED
Approvals and clearances required Department

Incorporation of company Registrar of Companies
Registration, Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum (IEM), industrial licences
Permission for land use Department of Industries
Allotment of land
Site environmental approval
Mizoram Pollution Control Board
No-Objection Certificate and consent under Water and Pollution Control Act
Registration under State’s Sales Tax Act and Central and State Excise Act
Excise Department
Commercial taxes
Sanction of power
Power feasibility Power & Electricity Department
Power connection
Approval for construction activity and building plan Public Works Department
Water and sewerage clearance Public Health and Engineering
Water connection Department

COST OF DOING BUSINESS IN MIZORAM
Cost parameter Cost estimate Source
Hotel (per room per night) US$ 8 to U$ 25 Ministry of Tourism
Office space rent (2,000 sq ft) US$ 60 to US$ 600 per month Industry sources
Residential space rent (2,000 sq ft) US$ 60 to US$ 200 per month Industry sources
Unskilled: US$ 2.4 Ministry of Labour and Employment,

Labour cost (minimum wages per day)
Skilled: US$ 2.8-4.3 Government of India

CONTACT LIST
Agency Contact information
258, 1st floor, Vigyan Bhavan-Annexe

New Delhi - 110011
Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region Phone: 91-11-2302 2401, 2302 2400
Fax: 91-11-2306 2754
Website: www.mdoner.gov.in
New Secretariat Complex, Khatla, Aizawl,

P. Box – 125, AIZWAL - 796 001. MIZORAM
Zoram Industrial Development Corporation
Ph. 0389-2310190, 2326271(Fax)
Website: http://industries.mizoram.gov.in/psizidco.html
State Public Information Officer-Joint Director of Industries,

Department of Industries
Department of Industries, Government of Mizoram Aizawl, Mizoram
E-mail: director@industries.mizoram.gov.in
Website: www.industries.mizoram.gov.in

STATE ACTS & POLICIES … (1/2)
North East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (NEIIPP) 2007
• To promote the Northeast as an attractive investment destination through several concessions

Objective
and incentives with expansion of capacity/modernisation and diversification.
Read more
Bamboo Policy 2002
• To promote bamboo cultivation and bamboo-based industries.

Objectives
• To protect, conserve the rich bio-diversity associated with bamboo forests and regrowth areas.
Read more
IT Policy 2001
• To develop IT for employment generation, wealth creation and economic growth in the state.
Objective
Read more
New Land Use Policy
Objective • To develop all suitable land for cultivation and facilitate land for farmers
Read more

STATE ACTS & POLICIES … (2/2)
New Industrial Policy 2002
• To engineer growth in the state by rapid industrialisation.

Objectives • To ensure balanced sectoral and regional growth by promoting industries under all sectors.
Read more
Power Policy for Power Through Non-Conventional Energy Sources
• To promote generation of grid-grade power through non-conventional energy sources in the

Objective
context of non polluting, renewable inputs like solar, wind, small hydel, biomass and other
wastes.
Read more
The Mizoram Industrial Policy 2012
• To create infrastructure facilities, provide incentives and marketing as well as technical support to
Objectives industries.
• To create employment opportunities particularly to the vulnerable section of the society and
people in rural area, ensuring inclusive development.
Read more

ANNEXURE
Average exchange rates
Year INR equivalent of one US$
2004-05 44.81
2005-06 44.14
2006-07 45.14
2007-08 40.27
2008-09 46.14
2009-10 47.42
2010-11 45.62
2011-12 46.88
2012-13 54.31
2013-14 60.28
2014-15 60.28
2015-16 65.46
2016-17E 67.23 Source: Reserve Bank of India

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MIZORAM LAND OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS

❖ Executive Summary ..……………………. 3

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Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2015-16

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Rich labour pool &

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MIZORAM VISION 2020

• Improving standard of living of • Government plans to grow

• Encouraging public investment • Better governance and

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MIZORAM FACT FILE

Kolasib, Vairengte, Bairabi, Saiha, Champhai & Sairang are

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MIZORAM IN FIGURES … (1/2)

Economy 2015-16 2015-16

TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced

Airports (No) 1 125 Airports Authority of India

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MIZORAM IN FIGURES … (2/2)

Parameter Mizoram All states Source

Literacy rate (%) 91.85 73.0 Census 2011

Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 16.1 21.6 SRS Bulletin

Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion,

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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – GSDP

GSDP* of Mizoram grew at a CAGR of 11.04% between

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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – NSDP

Mizoram’s NSDP increased at a CAGR of 10.51% between

1.54 1.62 1.63

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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PER CAPITA GSDP

Per capita GSDP increased at a CAGR of 9.90% between

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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PER CAPITA NSDP

Per capita NSDP increased at a CAGR of 9.25% between

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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF GSDP

Source: TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates” provided by

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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURE PRODUCTION

Anthurium cut flowers are exported to countries such

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16 Note: 475.42 (1) : in lakh.

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – FDI INFLOWS & INVESTMENTS

FDI equity inflows, 2008-09 to 2015-16 (US$ million)1

Northeast states accounted for 0.03% share in the

Source: Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion

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ANNUAL BUDGET 2016-17

Budget highlights: Annual Budget (Estimates in US$ Million)

Revenue receipts for Mizoram is estimated to be

Source: Government of Mizoram

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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS … (1/2)

Source: National Highways Authority of India,

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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS … (2/2)

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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – RAILWAYS

The construction of the extension of a vital broad gauge rail link

In May 2016, for the improvement of rail connectivity in the land

The Prime Minister’s Project Monitoring Group has cleared the