Mizoram State Report - April 2018

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MIZORAM
LAND OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS
KALADAN RIVER, MIZORAM

Table of Content
Executive Summary .…………….….…….3
Advantage State …………………….…….4
Mizoram Vision 2020 ..…………………….5
Mizoram – An Introduction …..………..….6
Annual Budget …………..………...……16
Infrastructure Status ................................17
Business Opportunities ……..……….......29
Doing Business in Mizoram ………………48
State Acts & Policies …….……….............50

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
 Bamboo forests cover around 30 per cent (6,346 sq km) of Mizoram’s geographical area, with a yield of 3.2
million tonnes per year. During 2015-16, various initiatives were taken by the state government for
enhancement of bamboo industry in the state such as “Awareness Campaign on Bamboo Furniture and
Setting Up of Bamboo Furniture Clusters”, “Awareness Campaign on Bamboo Utilisation and Setting Up of
Clusters”, etc.
Strong bamboo
processing sector
 During 2016-17, raw silk production in Mizoram stood at 76 metric tonnes and reached 81 metric tonnes in
2017-18 (up to November 2017). Moreover, Production of cocoon during 2015-16 was recorded to be
525.44 MT.
Sericulture
 Of the 24,000 hectares of potential area for fish farming in Mizoram, around 5,450 hectares has been
utilised, as of 2016-17. Fish production in the state reached 7,630 metric tonnes during 2016-17.
Scope for fisheries
 Mizoram has the potential to generate 4,500 MW of hydro power, of which 94.19 MW was installed as of
March 2018. More PPP participation is expected to enhance the production.
Large hydroelectric
power potential
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2017-18

ADVANTAGE: MIZORAM
Rich labour pool & infrastructure support
 With a literacy rate of 91.33 per cent, Mizoram offers a
highly literate workforce. Knowledge of English is an
added advantage for the Mizo workforce.
 With improving road, rail & air connectivity & the
establishment of trade routes with neighbouring
countries, trade facilitation has improved over the last
decade.
Location advantage
and trade opportunities
 Industries in the state enjoy a unique location-specific
advantage. Bordering Myanmar & Bangladesh,
Mizoram offers a gateway for engaging in international
trade with Southeast Asian countries.
 Government is taking steps to boost palm oil cultivation
in the state.
High economic
growth supported by constructive policies
 The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current
prices grew at 17.61 per cent CAGR (in Rs) between
FY12-17.
 The state provides a wide variety of incentives under its
various policies.
 Special incentives for promotion of export-oriented
industries and other thrust sectors are also provided.
March 2018
Installed
Hydro-
electric
power:
94.19 MW
Potential
Hydro power
potential:
4,500 MW
Advantage
Mizoram
Abundant natural resources
 Mizoram has a large forest area and contributes 14 per
cent to the country’s bamboo production.
 The climatic conditions in the state provide a breeding
ground for commercial exploitation of all kinds of
silkworm.

MIZORAM VISION 2020
Governance
 Better governance and ensuring
peace and harmony through
maximising self-governance and
increased people participation.
Growth rate in GSDP
 Government plans to grow GSDP by
12.8 per cent and per capita GSDP by
10.1 per cent over the period 2015-
2022.
Promoting
investments
 Encouraging public
investment in
infrastructure to attract
private investment.
 Creating a centre for
trade and commerce
through improving
relations with
neighbouring countries.
Quality of life of
people
 Improving standard of living of
people in the region to meet the
national standard by 2020.
 Improving the quality and
creating state-of-art hospitals
and educational institutions.
TourismInfrastructure
 NER Vision 2020 recognises the
challenges faced by power sector in
Mizoram. Objective of the vision is to
upgrade and expand the power
transmission network in the state.
 Focusing and developing services that
would promote tourism and create
employment opportunities in the state.
 Development of agro-processing and
sericulture industries.
 Increase in investment in
manufacturing units depending upon
the availability of resources in the
region.
 Encouraging HYV crops
through better use of organic
manure, fertilizers and pesticides.
 Preventing soil erosion by
controlling floods.
 Promoting cultivation of
horticulture crops.
Agriculture Industry
Source: NER Vision 2020; HYV: High Yielding Variety
Vision 2020

MIZORAM FACT FILE
Source: Economic Survey 2017-18
 Mizoram shares borders with other north-eastern states of Manipur,
Tripura and Assam & neighbouring countries of Bangladesh &
Myanmar.
 The most commonly spoken languages of the state are Mizo &
English, apart from the various local dialects.
 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.
Source: Maps of India
Parameters Mizoram
Capital Aizawl
Geographical area (lakh sq. km) 21,081
Administrative districts (No) 8
Population density (persons per sq. km) 52
Total population (million) 1.1
Male population (million) 0.55
Female population (million) 0.54
Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males) 976
Literacy rate (%) 91.33

MIZORAM IN FIGURES … (1/2)
Parameter Mizoram All states Source
Economy 2016-17 2016-17
GSDP as a percentage of all states’ GSDP 0.11 100.0
Planning and Implementation Department,
Government of Mizoram, MOSPI
GSDP growth rate (%) 6.49 10.80
Per capita GSDP (US$) 2,006 1,750.29
Physical Infrastructure
Installed power capacity (MW) 192.02 344,002.39 Central Electricity Authority, as of March 2018
Wireless subscribers1 (No) 13,131,144 1,156,867,852
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of
February 2018
Internet subscribers1 (million) 5.19 445.96
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of
December 2017
National highway length (km) 1,423 122,432
NHAI, Roads and Building Department-Government
of India, as of February 2018
Airports (No) 1 125 Airports Authority of India
Note: GSDP, per capita GSDP figures are taken at current prices, Exchange Rate used is average of 2016-17, i.e. USD = INR 67.09, 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 (%) 91.33 73.0 Census 2011
Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 15.5 20.4 SRS Bulletin, September 2017
Investment
FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 0.1041 367.93
Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, From
April 2000 to December 2017
1Combined figures for the Northeast states comprising Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura; SRS: Sample Registration System

1.51
1.54
1.70
2.21
2.34
2.43
72.59
83.62
102.93
135.09
153.39
163.34
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
0
1
1
2
2
3
3
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16P
2016-17Pr
US$ billion Rs billion
1,362.82
1,353.68
1,468.48
1,886.61
1,965.86
2,006.48
65,347
73,708
88,843
115,366
128,685
134,615
0
30000
60000
90000
120000
150000
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16P
2016-17Pr
US$ Rs
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – GSDP
GSDP of Mizoram at current prices
 At current prices, the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of
Mizoram reached Rs 163.34 billion (US$ 2.43 billion) in 2016-
17 (Pr)
 The state’s GSDP (in Rs) increased at a Compound Annual
Growth Rate of 17.61 per cent between 2011-12 and 2016-17.
CAGR (in Rs) 17.61%
Per Capita GSDP of Mizoram at current prices
CAGR (in Rs) 15.55%
 The state’s per capita GSDP in 2016-17 (Pr) was Rs 134,615
(US$ 2,006). .
 The per capita GSDP (in Rs) increased a CAGR of 15.55 per
cent between 2011-12 and 2016-17.
Source: Planning and Implementation Department, Government of Mizoram
Note: exchange rates used are averages of each year, provided on page 49, P – Provisional Estimate, Pr – Projected

1.34
1.35
1.49
1.97
2.09
2.26
64.04
73.75
89.89
120.67
136.51
151.80
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
0
1
1
2
2
3
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16P
2016-17Pr
US$ billion Rs billion
1,202
1,194
1,282
1,685
1,750
1,865
57,654
65,013
77,584
103,049
114,524
125,107
0
30000
60000
90000
120000
150000
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
2,000
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16P
2016-17Pr
US$ Rs
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – NSDP
NSDP of Mizoram at current prices
 At current prices, the Net State Domestic Product of Mizoram
reached Rs 151.80 billion (US$ 2.26 billion) in 2016-17 (Pr)
 The state’s NSDP (in Rs) increased at a Compound Annual
Growth Rate of 18.84 per cent between 2011-12 and 2016-17.
CAGR (in Rs) 18.84%
Per Capita NSDP of Mizoram at current prices
CAGR (in Rs) 16.76%
 The state’s per capita NSDP in 2016-17 (Pr) was Rs 125,107
(US$ 1,865). .
 The per capita GSDP (in Rs) increased a CAGR of 16.76 per
cent between 2011-12 and 2016-17.
Note: exchange rates used are averages of each year, provided on page 49, P – Provisional Estimate, Pr – Projected

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PERCENTAGE
DISTRIBUTION OF GSVA
 With a CAGR (in Rs) of 22.75 per cent between and 2011-12 and
2017-18, the primary sector has been the fastest growing sector and
was also the largest contributor to Mizoram’s economy in 2016-17
(Pr), with a 32.86 per cent share in the state’s GSVA. The growth
was driven by agriculture, fishing and forestry.
 The tertiary sector contributed 43.50 per cent to Mizoram’s GSVA in
2016-17 and grew at 9.64 per cent CAGR between 2011-12 and
2016-17 while the secondary sector grew at 20.95 per cent CAGR in
the same period and contributed 23.64 per cent in 2016-17.
GSVA composition by sector at current prices
20.80%
32.86%
19.78%
23.64%
59.43% 43.50%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2011-12 2016-17 Pr
Primary Secondary Tertiary
32.86%
9.64%
19.78%
CAGR
Note: Pr – Projected

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTION AND HORTICULTURE PRODUCTION
 Approximately 60 per cent of workers in Mizoram are engaged in
agriculture & allied sectors. Paddy is the principal food crop & the
staple food in Mizoram. The state has a minimum annual
requirement of 180,000 metric tonnes of rice. Over 65 per cent of the
state’s rice requirement is currently being met by imports from other
states.
 Rice production for 2017-18 is estimated at 80,000 metric tonnes.
 Total area under cultivation of oil palm increased 885 hectares
during 2017-18 ( up to November 2017) whereas the production of
crude palm oil reached 291 metric tonnes during the same time
period.
 Agro-climatic conditions in Mizoram are suitable for growing a wide
range of fruits. Mizoram accounts for about 13.2 per cent of the total
fruits produced in the Northeast.
 Anthurium cut flowers are exported to countries such as UAE, the
UK, Japan, Australia.
 Programs like NLUP to assist poor farmers to abandon shifting
cultivation and change to permanent systems of farming.
 The state government under programme named as New Land Use
Policy (NLUP) financially assisted 131,940 families against an
original target of 120,000 families for doing settled farming instead of
the traditional & age-old ‘jhum’ cultivation.
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2017-18,, 3rd Advanced Estimates for Horticulture by Department of Agriculture and farmers Welfare
Crops Area (hectares) Production (Tonnes)
Paddy 36,858 61,516
Maize 5,779 8,911
Pulses 3,529 4,774
Production of Major Agricultural Crops in 2016-17

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – FDI INFLOWS &
INVESTMENTS
Cumulative FDI equity inflows1, since April 2000 (US$ million)
73
78 79
84 94
96 104
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18*
 According to the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP),
FDI inflows to the Northeast states totalled to US$ 104 million from
April 2000 to December 2017.
 Northeast states accounted for 0.03 per cent share of the total Indian
FDI inflows.
Source: Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion
Note: *up to December 2017, 1Including Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura

ANNUAL BUDGET 2018-19
Sector Expenditure
Agriculture 35.17
Horticulture 11.24
School Education 167.32
Higher and Technical Education 31.04
Tourism 2.00
Public Works 113.25
Urban Development & Poverty
Alleviation
57.36
Information and Communication
Technology
57.36
Power 17.96
Rural Development 65.27
Social Welfare 20.31
 Budget highlights:
• Gross revenue expenditure by the Mizoram government in 2018-
19 is estimated at Rs 7,181.62 crore (US$ 1.11 billion).
• Gross state capital expenditure during the year is estimated at Rs
2,161.64 crore (US$ 335.40 million).
• Expenditure under the New Economic Development Policy
(NEDP) has been increased to Rs 1,000 crore (US$ 155.16
million) in 2018-19.
• The state government is expected to have a revenue surplus of
Rs 1,729.81 crore (US$ 268.40 million) during 2018-19.
Annual Budget (Estimates in US$ Million)
Source: Mizoram state budget 2018-19
Note: exchange rate used is USD = INR 64.45

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS … (1/2)
 The state had a road network of 7,632.6 km during 2017-18* with
4,734.8 km of black top roads and 2,897.8 km of unsurfaced roads.
Mizoram had 1,423 km of national highways as of February 2018.
 The road density in the state was measured at 36.196 km per 100
square km during 2017-18*.
 The state is well connected through national highways (NH) – NH-
44A, NH-54, NH-54A, NH-54B, NH-150, NH-154 and NH-502A – to
neighbouring states.
 The key agencies that maintain roads in the state include the Public
Works Department (PWD) & Pushpak (Border Roads Organisation).
 Mizoram has started a road project for better road connectivity with
broader trade centres like Bangladesh & Myanmar under Regional
Transport Connectivity Programme.
Source: National Highways Authority of India, *Mizoram Economic Survey 2017-18
Road Class
Black Top
(km)
Unsurfaced
(km)
Total Length
(km)
National Highways - - 1,423
State Highways 170 0 170
Major District Roads 601.4 0 601.4
Other District Roads 769.7 208.6 978.3
Village Roads 440.3 1,470.3 1,910.6
Roads within Towns
& Villages
509.3 195.6 704.9
City Roads 253.7 43.7 297.4
Road Network in Mizoram (2017-18*)

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS … (2/2)
 Announcements under state budget 2018-19:
• Rs 100 crore (US$ 15.52 million) allocated for improvement of
roads under New Economic Development policy (NEDP).
• A new State Road Fund has been created with a corpus of Rs 50
crore (US$ 7.76 million) for 2018-19
 The World Bank has funded 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 connect the state with neighbouring
countries
 New roads are being constructed under the Look East Policy,
across southern part of Mizoram, for linking the state with the
neighbouring countries for enhancing the exchange of goods,
access to social & economic development, etc.
Road type Road length (km)
NH-154 58
NH-150 140
NH-44A 130
NH-54A 9
NH-54B 27
NH-54 522
NH-502A 100
Grand total 986
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, State Budget 2018-19

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
receives large amount of funds from the Railway Authority of India
for making seat reservations and selling railway tickets for the Indian
railways.
 The state’s capital Aizwal is expected to get rail connectivity by 2022.
Railway station, Bairabi
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey,, Maps of India

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – AIRPORTS AND
WATERWAYS
2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 *
Aircraft movement
(no)
2,839 3,510 3,307
Passenger traffic
(no)
175,137 235,613 270,027
Freight (tonnes) 286 730 703
Lengpui (Aizawl) airport traffic
Airport, Lengpui
Source: Maps of India
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16, Airports Authority of India
 Mizoram has one operational airport at Lengpui. Daily air
connectivity is available through multiple air carriers.
 All eight district capitals are now connected by the state
government’s helicopter service which connects at least two
destinations in a day.
 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 2019.
 During 2017-18*, the Lengpui airport of Mizoram recorded a total
freight of 703 tonnes, 270,027 passengers and 3,307 aircraft
movements.
Source: * up to February 2018

Installed Power Capacity (MW)
119.3
130.9
138.9
138.9
149.9
149.9
160.9
121.8
136.9
0
30
60
90
120
150
180
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18192.02
 In March 2017, the state Geology and Mineral Resources ministry
announced that ONGC has discovered hydrocarbon gas deposit at
Meidum village in Kolasib district. ONGC estimates that the gas field
discovered would be able to produce 5,52,674 cubic feet of gas per
day.
 As of March 2018, Mizoram had a total installed power generation
capacity of 192.02 MW (comprising 36.47 MW from state utilities &
155.35 MW from central utilities). Renewable power & thermal power
contributed 94.19 MW and 61.16 MW, respectively.
 The state has the potential to harness 4,500 MW of hydro power. As
of March 2018, Mizoram had an installed capacity to produce 94.19
MW of hydro power.
 All 704 villages in the state have been electrified.
 In January 2017, NHPC had signed PPA with the state government
for a power purchase agreement, for the forthcoming hydro projects,
namely Tawang-I & Tawang-II in Arunachal Pradesh.
 The 60 MW Tuirial hydro electric power project was launched in
December 2017. The state has become a power surplus state with
launch of this project.
 The Government of India and the World Bank have signed a US$
470 million loan agreement to support Mizoram’s Transmission and
Distribution (T&D) network and to strengthen the capacity of state-
level power utilities/departments. Further, the investments will allow
the transmission network to efficiently transfer electricity with
minimum wastage and help the utilities supply reliable electricity at a
stable voltage to consumers.
Source: Central Electricity Authority; Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16; Mizoram State Budget 2017-18, *upto February
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – POWER

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – TELECOM
Wireless subscribers
(1)
13,131,144
Wire-line subscribers
(1)
112,555
Internet subscribers (million)
(1)(2)
5.19
Teledensity (%)
(1)
93
No. of GPs in Phase-I* 1,021
Pipe laid (kms.)* 1,440
Cable laid (kms.) 497
GPs for which cable laid 91
No. of GPs Lit* 75
 According to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI),
Northeast had a total of 13,131,144 wireless subscribers and
112,555 wireline subscribers as of February 2018.
 By the end of February 2018, 712,500 subscribers had submitted
request for mobile number portability in the North East.
 Tele-density in the North East region was recorded to be 93 per cent
as of February 2018.
 BSNL, the largest telecom service provider in the state and provides
landline connections in Mizoram.
Telecom infrastructure (as of February 2018)
Performance Status of BharatNet (NOFN Project) (As of
November 2017)
Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India;
Note: (1)Combined figures for Northeast states comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura, 2As of December 2017

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: URBAN
INFRASTRUCTURE
11 11 5
3
11
32.68
7.96
1.33
3.44
11.53
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Sanctioned Projects Approved Costs (US$ Million)
NEC projects The state government created Urban Development and & Poverty
Alleviation Department in 2006-07 to implement various schemes for
housing, urban development and reduction of poverty.
 Under State Budget 2018-19 Rs 80 crore (US$ 12.41 million) has
been allocated to the Urban Development and & Poverty Alleviation
Department for ‘Improvement of Urban Infrastructure in Cities and
Towns’.
 Under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
(AMRUT), which is being implemented in Aizwal, Rs 46.67 crore
(US$ 7.2 million) was allocated in 2016-17.
 11 new projects were undertaken by the North Eastern Council in
2016-17 with an approved cost of Rs 46.67 crore (US$ 11.53 crore).
 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. 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.
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 literacy rate of 91.33 per cent; the male
literacy rate is 93.34 per cent and the female literacy rate is 89.26%.
GER at the primary & middle-school level has been high, indicating
low number of students dropping out.
 A total of Rs 185.45 crore (US$ 28.65 million) was allocated to the
state in 2017-18 under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan.
 To bring down the tobacco consumption rate in Mizoram, the state
government announced in June 2017 that it will introduce anti-
tobacco lessons in middle school syllabus in 50 middle schools
under the New Economic Development Policy.
Universities 2
Colleges 22
Higher secondary schools 163
High schools 640
Primary Schools 1,968
Middle Schools 1,542
Total literacy rate 91.33
Male literacy 93.34
Female literacy 89.26
31.6
31.1
29.4
28.7
27.0
27.5
28.0
28.5
29.0
29.5
30.0
30.5
31.0
31.5
32.0
2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
Funds allocated under SSA Scheme (US$ million)
Education infrastructure in Mizoram (2016-17)
Literacy rates (%)
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2017-18; SSA – Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan; MDM – Mid Day Meal , AISHE 2016-17, * As of April 25, 2016

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – HEALTH
Primary health centres 76
Primary health sub-centres 520
Community health centres 9
Government and non-government
hospitals
31
Doctor-population ratio 1:2,455
Nurse-population ratio 1:666
Health worker-population ratio 1:590
Birth rate 15.5
Death rate 4.2
Infant mortality rate 27
 In August 2015, the government established a medical college at the
Falkwan Referral Hospital in Mizoram. The state government has
initiated Vanaspati Van project to enhance availability of herbal
medicines to the rural population. As of November 2017, the
Mizoram Institute of Medical Education and Research (MIMER) is
waiting for approval from the Medical Council of India.
 Out of total establishment of 830 village health & sanitation
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.
 Under the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani,
Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH), the state government has
decided to provide the rural poor of Mizoram with free medicines
during 2016-17.
 With the introduction of Mission Indradhanush, in March 2015, a total
of 3,351 children were immunised out of which 964 children were
immunised for the 1st time during 2015-16.
 Organised on February 14, 2017, by the Mizoram State AIDS Control
Society & the Aizawl-based Association for Voluntary Blood
Donation, a mass blood donation drive witnessed presence of 500
youths, at the Aizawl Civil Hospital.
Health indicators of Mizoram (2017-2018*)
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2014-15, Statistical Handbook of Mizoram, 2014, SRS Bulletin 2015, *Data as of March 2018
Health indicators of Mizoram (2017)

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.
 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.
 The ‘Young Legends League’ for under -12 football matches which will be held for a period of six months in Mizoram started from November 2017.
 Mizoram government has launched the Catch Them Young policy and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Trusts in an
effort to make the state the sports hub of the country.
 Mizoram hosted Indian Film Festival in January 2018 as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan.
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2014-15, ESPN

INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE … (1/2)
 Mizoram has eight industrial estates, of which five are operational
and the remaining are yet to be developed.
 Zoram Industrial Development Corporation (ZIDCO) is responsible
for the overall development of industrial infrastructure in the state.
 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 the industrial units. As per state budget 2015-16, the
Government of Mizoram recommended the restructuring of ZIDCO to
improve the profitability of the organization.
 The handicraft production centre at Luangmual manufactures items
of Mizo crafts like – Khumbeu, Thulte, Thlangra, Hnam, etc. and
promotes the crafts of the state.
 Thenzawl is to be named “Handloom City”, stepping up the impetus
for handloom textiles in the state.
 During 2015-16, the total number of handloom units in Thenzawl was
821.
 Moreover, as per budget 2018-19, an amount of US$ 13.7 million
has been allocated to the industry sector.
Registered SSI units 8,554
Handicraft training centres 9
Handloom training centres 5
State enterprises for development of various trades
 Mizoram Agriculture Marketing Corporation
 Mizoram Food and Allied Industries Corporation
 Mizoram Khadi and Village Industries Board
 Zoram Energy Development Agency
 Zoram Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation
 Zoram Industrial Development Corporation
Industrial units (2014-15)
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2015-16, Statistical Handbook of Mizoram 2010, NEDFi Databank; SSI: Small Scale Industry

INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE … (2/2)
Parameters Total area (in bighas) Present status
Industrial estate, Zuangtui 314.70 Out of 231 demarcated, 211 plots are allotted to 165 industrial units.
Industrial growth centre, Luangmual 766.42
Allotment process is yet started and 68 units are now given provisional
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, Sairang 130.13 Out of 10 plots demarcated 3 plots have been alloted.
Export Promotion Industrial Park at
Lengte
1,390.22
32 plots were developed and allotted to entrepreneurs; 14 units are now in
operation. Up-gradation of the Park is being done and expected to accommodate
some more small enterprises.
 The following table shows different industrial areas and their respective status.
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2017-18

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

KEY INDUSTRIES – BAMBOO INDUSTRY… (1/2)
 Bamboo forests cover 31 per cent (6,446 sq. km) of Mizoram’s
geographical area, with a yield of 3.2 million tonnes per year. There
is an estimated growing stock of 25.26 million metric tonnes of 35
varieties of bamboo in the state. 14 per cent of the bamboo stock in
India is available in Mizoram. During 2015-16, various initiatives
were taken by the state government for the enhancement of the
bamboo industry. The “Awareness Campaign on Bamboo Furniture
& Setting Up of Bamboo Furniture Clusters” & the “Awareness
Campaign on Bamboo Utilisation & Setting Up of Clusters” took
place in 6 & 11 villages of the state, respectively.
 The National Bamboo Mission (NBM), a centrally sponsored
scheme, envisages to increase the coverage area under bamboo
plantation & consequently increase the yield to 18-20 tonnes per
hectare from the current 3 tonnes. The Cachar Paper Mill in South
Assam (a unit of Hindustan Paper Corp.) is the largest consumer of
bamboo resources of Mizoram. Bamboo Development Agency of the
state government has entered into a joint venture with private
partners for commercial production of bamboo floor boards, parquets
& bamboo-teakwood doors.
Summary of initiatives taken by the Mizoram government
 Establishment of nine bamboo chipping clusters.
 Production of bamboo construction materials.
 Revival of Mizoram Venus Bamboo.
 Establishment of three round agarbati stick making units.
 Project square agarbati sticks for jail inmates.
 Establishment of two units of bamboo sliver and one mat making unit at
Darlak and Bairabi, respectively.
 Establishment of bamboo pebble unit at E. Phaileng.
 Establishment of bamboo charcoal and bamboo vinegar unit.
 Training on handicraft items in association of UNIDO.
3.12
3.34
2.32
1.26
0.65 0.48
2.83
3.33
2.04
1.26
0.65 0.00
0
1
2
3
4
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17* 2017-18**
Allocation Released
Funds under National Agro-Forestry & Bamboo Mission
(NABM)
Recorded
forest
Pure
bamboo
Dense
bamboo
Scattered
bamboo
Clumps
hacked
Bamboo
regeneration
16,717 226 6,116 2,757 104 42
Bamboo bearing area by density in recorded forest area (area in km)
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2014-15, Bamboo Development Agency, Ministry of Agriculture
Note: *Fund was released only for maintenance of plantation carried out during 2014-15 & 2015-16, **Fund is being released only for maintenance of plantation carried out during 2015-16

KEY INDUSTRIES – BAMBOO INDUSTRY… (2/2)
 During 2017-18 (up to October), revenue of 11,273.54 crore (US$ 1.75 billion) was collected through bamboos.
 During 2016-17, nine bamboo furniture clusters, eight bamboo handicraft clusters, one bamboo harvesting cluster as well as three 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, Mizoram Economic Survey 2017-18

KEY INDUSTRIES – ENERGY SECTOR
 60 sites have been identified for installation of small hydro plants &
15 have been given approval.
 Several incentives & concessions are provided by the central & state
governments for non-conventional power generation units. A few of
them are:
• Eligible producers, who consume the self generated electricity or
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 generation plants. They would also be granted
concession available to the industrial units in the backward
region.
• The state government will attempt to provide for all incentives &
facilities granted by the central government for similar undertaking
in other states.
• Renewable energy equipment & materials would be exempted
from state sales tax.
• In March 2017, the state government announced the discovery of
a hydrocarbon (gas) deposit at Meidum Village in Kolasib district.
The field survey report provided by the state-run ONGC estimates
that the field would be able to produce 5,52,674 standard cubic
feet of gas in a day.
1.17
0.28
1.49
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Central financial assistance/subsidy provided for renewable
power projects
Source: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Central Electricity Authority, State Budget 2016-17, News articles

KEY INDUSTRIES – AGRICULTURE AND
HORTICULTURE … (1/2)
 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.
Department name Production growth Infrastructure & assets Flexi Fund
Agriculture (Crop Husbandry) 2.985 1.08 0.154
Agriculture (Research &
Education)
0.540 0.164 0.02
Horticulture 0.773 0.31 0.04
Financial projects proposals (2015-16) (US$ million)
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2015-16, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Government of India

KEY INDUSTRIES – AGRICULTURE AND
HORTICULTURE … (2/2)
 Total area under horticulture cultivation in the state reached 137,670 hectares during 2017-18* while total production reached 628,400 metric
tonnes.
Area under horticulture crops (‘000 hectares) Production of major horticulture crops (‘000 tonnes)
17
30
51
42 42 45 48
136
150 149 152
138
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18*
229
323
242
282
312
289
295
1,294
1,293
886
790
628
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18*
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2017-18; State Budget 2015-16
Note: * 1st advance estimates

KEY INDUSTRIES – DAIRY AND LIVESTOCK
 In 2016-17, total milk production stood at 24,159 tonnes.
 Total meat production including meat from cattle, buffaloes, mithun, goats and pigs during 2016-17 stood at 11,755 tonnes. Egg production in the
state reached 39.79 million in 2016-17.
Milk production (tonnes) Meat production (tonnes)
10,235
9,700
13,158
12,037
12,189
12,560
14,000
11,755
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
10,633
11,427
13,950
13,639
15,305
20,490
22,000
24,159
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17

KEY INDUSTRIES – FISHERIES
Inland fish production (metric tonnes)
2,765
3,200
4,060
5,200
5,400
5,600
5,940
6,387
6,828
7,630
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
 Mizoram has 24,000 hectares of area that could be utilised for fish
farming; of which, just 5,450 hectares have been developed as
ponds and tanks until 2016-17. In 2014-15, the Government of India
released US$ 0.9 million under various fisheries schemes to promote
the fishery sector in Mizoram.
 The industry has great potential as only around 19% of the state’s
fishing potential has been utilised up till now.
 The state’s fish production grew at a CAGR of 11.94% during 2007-
08 to 2016-17 and reached 7,630 metric tonnes.
 Demand for table-sized fish is estimated to be 14,300 MT by the end
of the 12th Five-Year Plan. Out of the set target, 45% has been
achieved till 2014-15. To meet this target, the government plans to
develop 3,000 hectares of ponds & tanks.
 The state government is targeting to become self-sufficient in fish
production.
 In 2016-17, around 15,861 fish farmers were employed in the
fisheries sector of Mizoram in comparison with 13,546 farmers in
2015-16.
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2017-18, Ministry of Agriculture, Department of animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries

KEY INDUSTRIES – FOOD PROCESSING
 Mizoram accounts for about 12 per cent of the total fruits produced in
Northeast India, and the yield per hectare is on the rise because of
adoption of modern horticultural practices.
 With abundant natural resources and supporting policies, the food
processing sector offers potential for investment.
 Allied services such as cold chain management also provide
potential for investment.
 A special purpose vehicle (SPV) has been formed with private sector
companies to set up a plant for processing turmeric, ginger, chilli,
fruits and other horticultural products.
 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.
Funds releases for technology upgradation/establishment/
modernisation of food processing industries in Mizoram
0.06
0.02
0.11
0
0.02
0.04
0.06
0.08
0.1
0.12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
Source: Ministry of Food Processing Industries ; Mizoram Budget 2015-16

KEY INDUSTRIES – TOURISM … (1/2)
Project name Cost (US$ million)
Tourist destination Chakhang 0.34
Tourist destination Niawhtlang 0.34
Convention centre at Berawtlang 0.78
Tourist destination Chawngte 0.64
Tourist destination Palak 0.73
Tourist circuit Maubawk–Chakheitla 1.15
Tourist lodge Serchhip 0.29
Serlui ‘B’ Lake Destination 0.64
Tourist destination Aizawl (units) 0.76
Tourist lodge Khawzawl 0.56
Tourist destination Demagri 0.80
 With its highly green hills, crisscrossing rivers, and interspersed
lakes, Mizoram is a tourist’s paradise.
 Under the Swadesh Darshan scheme, North East India circuit and
eco circuit are being developed in Mizoram.
 Creation of tourist complexes, adventure sports and resort facilities,
amusement parks, health farms, hotels, convention centres, tourist
travel services, etc., offer various avenues for investment in the
tourism sector of Mizoram.
 Some of the wild life sanctuaries and national parks in the state are:
Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary, Phawngpui National park,
Thorangtlang Wildlife Sanctuary, Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary,
Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary, Blue Mountain National Park &
Murlen National Park.
 Around 68,210 tourists visited the state during 2016-17 and 45,552
tourists arrived in 2017 upto November.
 An amount of US$ 8.1 million was sanctioned for the state of
Mizoram in 2014-15 for 3 projects related to Product/Infrastructure
Development for Destinations & Circuits (PIDDC), IT & rural tourism
(RT) as well as fairs & festivals.
Projects during the 12th Five-Year Plan

KEY INDUSTRIES – TOURISM … (2/2)
 During FY18 (upto November 2017), tourism sector of the state recorded revenues of US$ 0.25 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.
Number of tourists (‘000) Revenue from tourism (US$ ‘000)
57 58 58
54
64 63
68 67 67
45
0.8 0.7 0.6
0.7
1.1 1.0
1.1 0.8 1.0
0.7
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
70.0
80.0
Domestic Foreign
240
261
325 320
380 374
404
345 352
248
0
90
180
270
360
450
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18*
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2017-18, News articles, Ministry of Tourism; *upto Nov 2017

KEY INDUSTRIES – IT
 Mizoram’s IT policy aims to increase the use of IT in the industrial and government sectors.
 With the second 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 silkworms in Mizoram. All
varieties of silk, including mulberry, eri, muga, tasar and raw silk, are
commercially exploited in the state.
 The state government is working towards bringing maximum families
under sericulture farming and silkworm rearing. The government of
Mizoram has opened one research & training institute at Aizawl
(Zemabawk) which provides training and certification courses in
Sericulture.
 During 2016-17, a total of 4,294 farmers from 176 villages were
engaged in sericulture across a land area of 5,300 hectares.
 The state government had established one research & training
institute at Zemabawk to impart training in sericulture.
 Infrastructural facilities available under the state government for
development of mulberry silk include:
• Research & training institute.
• Reeling factory and silk yarn processing unit.
• Mulberry farms.
• Chowki rearing centres.
• Grainage centres.
 During 2016-17, raw silk production in Mizoram stood at 76 metric
tonnes and reached 81 metric tonnes in 2017-18 (up to November
2017).
 The Government of Mizoram has approved sericulture projects in the
state worth US$ 5.39 million under the Integrated Sericulture
Development Project (ISDP) for 2015-16 to 2017-18. Additionally,
under Intensive Bivoltine Sericulture Development Projects, US$ 5
million is proposed to be allocated for the production of high quality
bivoltine silk.
Name
Production (metric tonnes)
2016-171
Mulberry raw silk 70.69
Eri raw silk 4.91
Muga raw silk 0.715
Oak tasar raw silk 0.039
Note: 2015-16(1) : till October 2016

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.
 Ethnic handloom and crafts of Mizoram have a large market in India
and abroad. Bamboo crafts and the ready-to-wear ethnic clothing are
being marketed by the government agencies.
 Further a project proposal of US$ 0.03 million has been submitted to
the Ministry of Textiles by the state government for the endorsement
of handloom industry.
 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.
 As of 2015-16, there were a total of 821 handloom units in state’s
Thenzawl district. These units produced textile products worth US$
1.68 million during 2015-16. 0.11 0.05 0.04
0.68
0.00
0.10
0.20
0.30
0.40
0.50
0.60
0.70
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
Financial assistance to the handloom weavers (in US$ Million)
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16, State Budget 2016-17
Financial assistance to the handloom weavers (in US$ Million)

KEY INDUSTRIES – HANDLOOM AND
HANDICRAFTS…(2/2)
Block Level Clusters* 693,913
Integrated Handloom Development Scheme (IHDS) 9,950
Handloom Marketing Assistance (HMA) 36,500
Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana 116.83
Design and technological up-gradation* 1000
Human resource development scheme* 2000
Funds released under National Handloom Development Programme (2014-15) – US$
Funds released under Handicraft Schemes (2016-17) – US$ thousand
Source: Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
Note: *2015-16

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 per cent 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 Approved Under National AYUSH Mission (US$ ‘000)
Central Sector Funds Released under National Medicinal
Plants Board (US$ ‘000)
273.36
46.55
179.04
0.00
50.00
100.00
150.00
200.00
250.00
300.00
2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey ; Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy
22.32
68.76
151.30
0.00
20.00
40.00
60.00
80.00
100.00
120.00
140.00
160.00
2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
Note: AYUSH - Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy

KEY APPROVALS REQUIRED
Approvals and clearances required Department
Incorporation of company Registrar of Companies
Registration, Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum (IEM), industrial licences
Department of IndustriesPermission for land use
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 & Electricity DepartmentPower feasibility
Power connection
Approval for construction activity and building plan Public Works Department
Water and sewerage clearance
Public Health and Engineering Department
Water connection

COST OF DOING BUSINESS IN MIZORAM
Approvals and clearances required Department 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
Labour cost (minimum wages per day) (2016)
Unskilled: US$ 4.19
Semi-skilled: US$ 4.5
Skilled: US$ 5.7- 7.14
Ministry of Labour and Employment,
Government of India

CONTACT LIST
258, 1st floor, Vigyan Bhavan-Annexe
New Delhi - 110011
Phone: 91-11-2302 2401, 2302 2400
Fax: 91-11-2306 2754
Website: www.mdoner.gov.in
Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region
New Secretariat Complex, Khatla, Aizawl,
P. Box – 125, AIZWAL - 796 001. MIZORAM
Ph. 0389-2310190, 2326271(Fax)
Website: http://industries.mizoram.gov.in/psizidco.html
Zoram Industrial Development Corporation
State Public Information Officer-Joint Director of Industries,
Department of Industries
Aizawl, Mizoram
E-mail: director@industries.mizoram.gov.in
Website: www.industries.mizoram.gov.in
Department of Industries, Government of Mizoram

STATE ACTS & POLICIES … (1/2)
Objectives
North East Industrial and
Investment Promotion
Policy (NEIIPP) 2007
 To promote the Northeast as an attractive investment destination through several concessions and incentives with
expansion of capacity/modernisation and diversification.
Bamboo Policy 2002
IT Policy 2001
New Land Use Policy
 To promote bamboo cultivation and bamboo-based industries.
 To protect, conserve the rich bio-diversity associated with bamboo forests and regrowth areas.
 To develop IT for employment generation, wealth creation and economic growth in the state.
 To develop all suitable land for cultivation and facilitate land for farmers
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STATE ACTS & POLICIES … (2/2)
Objectives
New Industrial Policy
2002
 To engineer growth in the state by rapid industrialisation.
 To ensure balanced sectoral and regional growth by promoting industries under all sectors.
Power Policy for Power
Through Non-
Conventional Energy
Sources
The Mizoram Industrial
Policy 2012
 To promote generation of grid-grade power through non-conventional energy sources in the context of non
polluting, renewable inputs like solar, wind, small hydel, biomass and other wastes.
 To create infrastructure facilities, provide incentives and marketing as well as technical support to industries.
 To create employment opportunities particularly to the vulnerable section of the society and people in rural area,
ensuring inclusive development.
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EXCHANGE RATES
Exchange Rates (Fiscal Year) Exchange Rates (Calendar Year)
Year INR INR Equivalent of one US$
2004–05 44.95
2005–06 44.28
2006–07 45.29
2007–08 40.24
2008–09 45.91
2009–10 47.42
2010–11 45.58
2011–12 47.95
2012–13 54.45
2013–14 60.50
2014-15 61.15
2015-16 65.46
2016-17 67.09
2017-18 64.45
Year INR Equivalent of one US$
2005 44.11
2006 45.33
2007 41.29
2008 43.42
2009 48.35
2010 45.74
2011 46.67
2012 53.49
2013 58.63
2014 61.03
2015 64.15
2016 67.21
2017 65.12
Source: Reserve bank of India, Average for the year

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