Mizoram Governor General V.K. Singh (retired) announced plans to extend the railway line in Mizoram to southern parts, connecting it with the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project in Myanmar. This initiative is expected to bring a significant transformation to Northeast India. The Governor shared these details during a meeting with a team from the Centre for Contemporary China Studies.
He praised Mizoram as a well-organized and peaceful state, highlighting its lack of major inter-tribal conflicts and strong political stability. Aizawl, Mizoram’s capital, has been included on India’s railway map for the first time in history. The recently inaugurated 51.38-km rail section from Bairabi to Sairang by Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks a milestone in the state’s connectivity.
Governor Singh discussed the Central government’s Vibrant Villages Programme, focusing on enhancing infrastructure in border villages across Northeast India. He emphasized the importance of understanding local dynamics before formulating policies to ensure informed decision-making and avoid errors in judgment. Despite Mizoram’s agriculture-based economy and revenue deficit, the state is progressing steadily with infrastructure development and efforts towards overall growth.
A team from the Centre for Contemporary China Studies, led by Joint Secretary Aparna Ray, is currently in Mizoram for a two-day visit. They engaged in productive discussions and exchanges at Lok Bhavan, sharing observations and addressing queries. The CCCS, a research think-tank under the Ministry of External Affairs, conducts studies on contemporary China and provides policy recommendations to government bodies.
