Mizoram State Report - March 2017

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MIZORAM LAND OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS
MARCH 2017 (As of 31 March 2017)

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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
Strong bamboo
processing sector
• As of Economic Survey 2014-15, bamboo forests covered 31% (6,446 sq. km) of
Mizoram’s geographical area, with a yield of 3.2 million tonnes per year. Under the
National Bamboo Mission, 52, 473 hectares of area was brought under bamboo plantation
by 2014-15, since the inception of the programme in 2006-07.
Sericulture
• Raw silk production in the state increased from 44 metric tonnes in 2013-14 to 50 metric
tonnes in 2014-15. Silk production in Mizoram stood at 30 MT during April-August 2015.
Massive scope for
fisheries
• Of the 24,000 hectares of potential area for fish farming in Mizoram, around 4,790
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.
Large hydroelectric
power potential
• Mizoram has a hydroelectric power potential of 3,662.78 MW, of which just 0.93% has
been harnessed to date. More PPP participation is expected to enhance the production.
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2015-16
• As per Economic Survey 2015-16, bamboo forests covered 31% (6,446 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.
• Raw silk production in the state increased from 50 metric tonnes in 2014-15 to 64 metric
tonnes in 2015-16. Silk production in Mizoram stood at 30 metric tonnes during April-
August 2015. Moreover, Production of cocoon during 2015-16 was recorded to be 525.44
MT.
• Mizoram has the potential to generate 4,500 MW of hydro power, of which 34.31 MW was
installed as of June 2016. More PPP participation is expected to enhance the production.

Growing demandAbundant natural resources
• Mizoram has a large forest area and
contributes 14% to the country’s
bamboo production.
• The climatic conditions in the state
provide a breeding ground for
commercial exploitation of all kinds of
silkworm.
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
• Compounded annual GSDP growth
rate was at 11.04% between 2005-06
and 2015-16.
• 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.
Potential
Hydro power
potential:
4,500 MW
Advantage
Mizoram
ADVANTAGE: MIZORAM
Rich labour pool &
infrastructure support
• With a literacy rate of 91.33%,
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.
June 2016
Hydro-electric
power:
34.31 MW

MIZORAM VISION 2020
Agriculture
Quality of life
of people
Growth rate in
GSDP
Tourism
GovernancePromoting
investments
Infrastructure
• Encouraging HYV crops
through better use of
organic manure, fertilizers
and pesticides.
• Preventing soil erosion by
controlling floods.
• Promoting cultivation of
horticulture crops.
• Government plans to grow
GSDP by 12.8% and per capita
GSDP by 10.1% over the period
2015-2022.
• 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.
• Focusing and developing
services that would promote
tourism and create
employment opportunities in
the state.
• Better governance and
ensuring peace and harmony
through maximising self-
governance and increased
people participation.
• Encouraging public investment
in infrastructure to attract
private investment.
• Creating a centre for trade and
commerce through improving
relations with neighbouring
countries.
• 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.
Industry
• Development of agro-
processing and sericulture
industries.
• Increase in investment in
manufacturing units depending
upon the availability of
resources in the region.
Source: NER Vision 2020
HYV: High Yielding Variety
Vision 2020

MIZORAM FACT FILE
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: Economic Survey 2015-16
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
Female population (million) 0.54
Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males) 976
Literacy rate (%) 91.33

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Parameter Mizoram All states Source
Economy 2015-16 2015-16
GSDP as a percentage of all states’ GSDP 0.09 100.0
TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced
Estimates” provided by Directorate of
Economics and Statistics of Mizoram
GSDP growth rate (%) 9.0 8.71
Per capita GSDP (US$) 1,734.46 1,546
Physical Infrastructure
Installed power capacity (MW) 121.77 305,554.25
Central Electricity Authority, as of August
2016
Wireless subscribers (No) 11,900,702
1
1,078,422,215
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of
October 2016
Internet subscribers (No) 4,330,000
1
367,480,000
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of
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 … (1/2)

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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
FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 0.0951 324.35
Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion,
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
MIZORAM IN FIGURES … (2/2)

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

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At current prices, Mizoram’s net state domestic product
(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.
NSDP of Mizoram at current prices (in US$ billion)
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – NSDP
Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Mizoram
NSDP# -Economic Survey Mizoram, 2015-16
0.60 0.65
0.85 0.90 0.99
1.27 1.38 1.33
1.54 1.62 1.63
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16

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The state’s per capita GSDP^ in 2015-16 was US$ 1,734.46
as compared with US$ 675 in 2005-06.
Per capita GSDP increased at a CAGR of 9.90% between
2005-06 and 2015-16.
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PER CAPITA GSDP
GSDP per capita of Mizoram at current prices (in US$)
Per Capita GSDP^ - calculated using GSDP million US$ / Population in
million
675 712
902 921 1004
1236 1322 1244
1437 1458
1734.46
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16

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The state’s per capita NSDP& in 2015-16 was US$ 1,464.79
compared with US$ 605 in 2005-06.
Per capita NSDP increased at a CAGR of 9.25% between
2005-06 and 2015-16.
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PER CAPITA NSDP
NSDP per capita of Mizoram at current prices (in US$)
per capita NSDP& - calculated using NSDP million US$ / Population in
million
605 637
807 836 901
1,117 1,144 1,168
1,263 1,350
1,464.79
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16

1313MARCH 2017
The tertiaryµ sector, the largest contributor to Mizoram’s
economy, witnessed growth at a rate of 16.24% during 2004-
05 to 2015-16; driven by trade, hotels, real estate, finance,
insurance, transport, communications & other services.
At a CAGR of 18.15% during 2004-05 to 2015-16, the
secondaryµ sector witnessed the 2nd fastest growth, driven
by growth in construction, manufacturing, electricity, gas &
water supply.
The primaryµ sector grew at a CAGR of 12.11% between
2004-05 and 2015-16.
With assistance from the government, women in Mizoram
have broken economic barriers & are switching to alternative
occupations such as opening small shops & trading
business as compared to the existing ones such as goatery,
farming, piggery & poultry.
GSDP composition by sector
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF GSDP
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
23.80% 16.52%
16.30%
20.79%
59.90% 62.69%
2004-05 2015-16
Primary sector Secondary sector Tertiary sector
CAGR
16.24%
12.11%
18.15%

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Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16 Note: 475.42 (1) : in lakh.
Approximately 60% of workers in Mizoram are engaged in
agriculture & allied sectors. Paddy is the principal food crop
& the staple food in Mizoram. With the implementation of
the ‘National Food Security Mission – Rice’, the productivity
of rice under wet rice cultivation increased to 5,733 kg in
2014-15.
During 2015-16, production of rice in the state was recorded
to be 60,679 MT. Palm oil cultivation has significantly grown
with the total area under palm oil cultivation in the state
having increased to 23,358 hectares during 2015-16,.
During 2015-16, Mizoram had 149.07 thousand hectares of
area under horticulture, which is about 10.5% of the
estimated potential area of 1.2 million hectares. The state
offers immense potential for development & investment in
the sector. Horticultural, agro-processed & bamboo
products have high export potential with bamboo cultivation
being an area highly commercialized.
Agro-climatic conditions in Mizoram are suitable for growing
a wide range of fruits. Mizoram accounts for about 13.2% of
the total fruits produced in the Northeast.
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURE PRODUCTION
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 & 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.
Agriculture production
Crops
Area (‘000 ha.)
2015-16
Production
(‘000 tonnes)
2015-16
Fruits 60.67 350.91
Vegetables 43.57 261.52
Flowers 198 475.42(1)
Spices 22.55 64.91
Aromatic crops 1.08 0.94
Roots & tubers 1.55 12.74
Plantation crops 11.93 11.50

1515MARCH 2017
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – FDI INFLOWS & INVESTMENTS
According to the Department of Industrial Policy &
Promotion (DIPP), FDI inflows1 to the Northeast
states totalled to US$ 95 million from April 2000 to
December 2016.
Northeast states accounted for 0.03% share in the
Indian FDI inflows.
Transport sector accounted for 10.21% of the total
planned outlay of Mizoram for 2016-17. Rural
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
FDI equity inflows, 2008-09 to 2015-16 (US$ million)1
42
11
8
1
5
1
5
10
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16

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ANNUAL BUDGET 2016-17
Annual Budget (Estimates in US$ Million)
Sector 2015-16 2016-17
Agriculture and allied services 52.86 26.59
Rural development 48.52 45.04
Irrigation and flood control 15.26 6.77
Energy 12.67 7.56
Industry 4.51 5.67
Transport 42.89 48.24
Communication 2.57 2.17
Science, technology and
environment
0.51 0.60
General economic services 82.34 105.51
Social services 223.56 202.79
General services 12.07 8.46
Special area programme 16.15 12.32
Source: Government of Mizoram
Budget highlights:
Revenue receipts for Mizoram is estimated to be
US$ 1,172.08 million during 2016-17 as
compared to US$ 1,190.35 million in 2015-16.
The total capital receipts for 2016-17 is estimated
to be US$ 60.1 million in comparison to US$
71.32 million for 2015-16.
The total planned outlay for 2016-17 amounted to
US$ 472.64 million in comparison with US$
513.90 million for 2015-16.
Transport sector accounted for 10.21% of the total
planned outlay of Mizoram for 2016-17. Rural
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: National Highways Authority of India,
Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16
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
connect the state with neighboring countries. During 2015-16,
the state government allocated US$ 12.02 million for
connecting 27.25 km long Champai-Zokhawthar to Myanmar,
41.53 km long Chhumkhum – Chawngte to MMTP and 12 km
long Tlabung – Kawrpuichhuah to Bangladesh.
The total length of all the roads in Mizoram was recorded to
be 7,688.86 km during 2015-16.
As per the Economic Survey 2015-16 of the state, new roads
are being constructed under the Look East Policy, across
southern part of Mizoram, for linking the state with the
neighboring countries for enhancing the exchange of goods,
access to social & economic development, etc.
The road density in the state was measured at 36.46 km per
100 square km during 2015-16.
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).
In Budget 2017-18, the government allocated an amount of
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
Externally Aided Projects (EAP) for construction & other
infrastructure works.
Road type Road length (km)
National highways 1,381
State highways 310.45
Major district roads 629.00
Other district roads 1,021.80
Village roads 1,910.65
Roads within towns & villages 714.9
City roads 297.40
Total roads under PWD 6,265.20
Roads maintained by BRO 1,244.39
Roads maintained by other
departments
432.9
Mizoram has started a road project for better road
connectivity with broader trade centres like
Bangladesh & Myanmar under Regional Transport
Connectivity Programme.
As of July 2015, the Border Roads Organization (BRO)
was assigned to construct 12 roads in Mizoram, of
combined length of 894.71 km.

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16,
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS … (2/2)
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
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
project- Mizoram State Roads–II Regional Transport Connectivity
Project (MSR-II RTCP) under the Public Works Department.
Moreover, for the enhancement of another EAP project- Serchhip-
Buarpui road, an allocation of US$ 10.38 million has been made
by the state government during 2016-17.
Moreover, the budget estimate for the sector is recorded to be
US$ 24.99 million during 2016-17.

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.
Railway station, Bairabi
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2014-15,
Maps of India

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

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According to the Economic Survey 2015-16. the state has the
potential to harness 4,500 MW of hydro power. However, as
of August, 2016, Mizoram had an installed capacity to
produce just 34.31 MW of hydro power.
As of August 2016, Mizoram had a total installed power
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
energy sector is US$ 7.56 million as compared to US$ 12.67
million in 2015-16.
Under the Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, 8 new
projects worth US$ 5.05 million were sanctioned to reduce
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
Installed power capacity (MW)
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – POWER
119.3
130.9 138.9 138.9
149.9 149.9
160.93
121.77
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.

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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
As of October 2016, the northeast region had 122,550
wireline subscribers for BSNL and 1,621,407 BSNL wireless
subscribers.
According to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI),
Northeast had a total of 11.90 million wireless subscribers
and 122.70 wireline subscribers as of October 2016.
By the end of May 2016, 484,494 subscribers had
submitted request for mobile number portability in the North
East. Moreover, total tele-density in the North East region
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.
BSNL, the largest telecom service provider in the state,
provides landline connections in Mizoram.
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – TELECOM
Telecom infrastructure (as of October 2016)
Wireless subscribers
(1)
11,900,702
Wire-line subscribers
(1)
122,700
Internet subscribers
(1)
4,330,0002
Rural internet subscribers
(1)
2,180,0002
Urban internet subscribers
(1)
2,150,0002
Teledensity (in%)
(1)
85.60
Performance Status of NOFN Project
(As of April 2016)
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

2323MARCH 2017
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.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE
Source: JNNURM, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER)
NLCPR projects
8 8
5
14.65 13.95
10.10
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Sanctioned Projects Approved Costs (US$ Million)
11 11
5 3
32.68
7.96
1.33 3.44
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Sanctioned Projects Approved Costs (US$ Million)
NEC projects

2424MARCH 2017
Education infrastructure in
Mizoram
Universities 2
Colleges 22
Higher secondary schools 132
High schools 610
Middle schools 1,514
Primary schools 1,946
Mizoram is among the top ranking states in the
country in terms of literacy rate. Mizoram has a
literacy rate of 91.33%; the male literacy rate is
93.34% and the female literacy rate is 89.26%.
GER at the primary and middle-school level has
been high, indicating low number of students
dropping out.
Besides universities and colleges, there are other
institutes for higher education such as College of
Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry under
Central Agriculture University, Regional Institute of
Para-Medical and Nursing Sciences (RIPANS) and
National Institute of Electronics and Information
Technology (NIELIT).
SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – EDUCATION
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16
SSA – Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
MDM – Mid Day Meal
Literacy rates (%)
Total literacy rate 91.33
Male literacy 93.34
Female literacy 89.26
Funds released under SSA Scheme (US$ million)
3.23
3.32
3.40
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Funds released under MDM Scheme (US$ million)
25.41
17.68
24.45
13.35
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

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Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2014-15, Statistical Handbook
of Mizoram, 2014
Health indicators of Mizoram (2015-16)
Primary health centres 57
Primary health sub-centres 370
Community health centres 12
Government and non-
government hospitals
31
Doctor-population ratio 1:2,455
Nurse-population ratio 1:666
Health worker-population ratio 1:590
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.
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.
SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – HEALTH
Health indicators of Mizoram (2015-16)
Birth rate 20.12
Death rate 5.87
Infant mortality rate 38.83

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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.
CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE

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 2016-17, an amount of US$ 5.67
million has been allocated to the industry sector.
Industrial units (2014-15)
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
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2015-16, Statistical Handbook of
Mizoram 2010, NEDFi Databank
SSI: Small Scale Industry

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

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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
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% (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% 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. About 57% of the state is under bamboo cover, widely prevalent
in the northern districts.
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.
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2014-15, Bamboo Development Agency
Bamboo bearing area by density in recorded forest area (area in
km)
Recorde
d forest
Pure
bamboo
Dense
bamboo
Scattered
bamboo
Clumps
hacked
Bamboo
regeneration
16,717 226 6,116 2,757 104 42
Funds under National Bamboo Mission
3.12 3.34
2.32
1.26
2.83
3.33
2.04
1.26
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Allcoation Released

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.
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.
Source: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Central Electricity Authority, State Budget 2016-17,
News articles
1.17
0.28
1.49
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Central financial assistance/subsidy
provided for renewable power projects
As per Budget 2016-17, the
allocation of plan outlay for the
energy sector is US$ 7.56 million as
compared to US$ 12.67 million in
2015-16.

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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.
KEY INDUSTRIES – AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE … (1/3)
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2015-16, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Government of India
Financial projects proposal under normal RKVY (2015-16)
(US$ million)
Department name Production growth
Infrastructure
& assets
Flexi Fund Special schemes
Total
Agriculture (Crop
Husbandry)
2.04 2.90 4.94 0.89 4.58
Agriculture (Research &
Education)
0.39 0.65 1.04 0.17 1.03
Horticulture 0.95 1.26 2.22 0.33 2.18

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.
Production of major horticulture crops (‘000 tonnes)Area under horticulture crops (‘000 hectares)
17
30
51
42 42 45 48
136
150 149
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
229
323
242 282 312 289 295
1,294 1,293
886
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
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.
Meat production (tonnes)Milk production (tonnes)
10,633 11,427
13,950 13,639
15,305
20,490
22,000
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
10,235 9,700
13,158
12,037 12,189 12,560
14,000
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
for fish farming; of which, just 4,790 hectares have been
developed as ponds and tanks until 2015-16. 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 12.7% during
2007-08 to 2014-15 and reached 6,387 metric tonnes by
2014-15.
Under the 12th Five-Year Plan, the government is targeting
to bridge the demand/supply gap for table-sized fish from
state-owned resources and provide employment to 16,000
families.
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.
Inland fish production (metric tonnes)
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2014-15,
Ministry of Agriculture, Department of animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries
2,765
3,200
4,060
5,200 5,400
5,600 5,940
6,387
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
In 2014-15, around 14,000 fish farmers were employed in
the fisheries sector of Mizoram in comparison with 12,425
farmers in 2013-14.

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Mizoram accounts for about 12% 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.
KEY INDUSTRIES – FOOD PROCESSING
0.06
0.02
0.11
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Funds releases for technology upgradation/establishment/
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
Plan, Mizoram has 11 ongoing tourism projects with a sanction
of US$ 7.7 million from the Government of India.
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
and Murlen National Park.
Around 44,702 tourists visited the state during 2015-16, till
November 2015.
An amount of US$ 8.1 million was sanctioned for the state of
Mizoram in 2014-15 for three projects related to
Product/Infrastructure Development for Destinations and
Circuits (PIDDC), IT and rural tourism (RT) as well as fairs and
festivals.
Ongoing projects during the 12th Five-Year
Plan
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

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)
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16, News articles, Ministry of Tourism;
Note: 2015-16(1) : Till January 2016
57 58 58 54
64 63 68
0.8 0.7 0.6
0.7
1.1 1.0
1.1
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Domestic Foreign
240 261
325 320
380 374 404
280
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16⁽¹⁾

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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.
KEY INDUSTRIES – IT
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16, State Budget 2016-17

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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 2015-16, a total of 5,054 farmers from 176 villages
were engaged in sericulture across a land area of 5,293
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.
KEY INDUSTRIES – SERICULTURE
Note: 2015-1612(1) : till December 2015
Name Units
Production
2013-14
Production
2014-15
Production
2015-16(1)
Mulberry MT 314.4 350.74 525.44
Muga Million 0.7 2.73 4.57
Eri MT 5.0 9.3 6.09
Oak tasar Million 0.4 1.04 0.32
Raw Silk
Metric
tonnes
44 50 58.06
Raw silk production in the state increased from 50 metric tonnes
in 2014-15 to 64 metric tonnes in 2015-16. In addition, silk
production in Mizoram stood at 30 metric tonnes during April
2015-August 2015. The production of cocoon during 2015-16
was recorded to be 525.44 metric tonnes.
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.

As of May 2015, the state had 37,315 handloom units
with around 52,741 handloom weavers and allied
workers.
Thenzawl is considered to be an important hub for the
traditional handloom industry of Mizo. During 2015-16,
the total number of handloom units recorded in Thenzawl
were 821.
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.
KEY INDUSTRIES – HANDLOOM AND HANDICRAFTS…(1/2)
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16, State Budget 2016-17
0.11
0.05 0.04
0.68
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Financial assistance to the handloom weavers (in US$ Million)
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.

KEY INDUSTRIES – HANDLOOM AND HANDICRAFTS…(2/2)
Source: Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
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

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.
Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy
0.015
0.030
0.096
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
0.440
0.290
0.018
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Funds released by National Medicinal Plants Board
(US$ million)
Funds released under National Mission of Medicinal Plants
(US$ million)

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
DepartmentWater connection

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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
Labour cost (minimum wages per day)
Unskilled: US$ 2.4
Skilled: US$ 2.8-4.3
Ministry of Labour and Employment,
Government of India
COST OF DOING BUSINESS IN MIZORAM

CONTACT LIST
Agency Contact information
Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region
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
Zoram Industrial Development Corporation
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
Department of Industries, Government of Mizoram
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

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Bamboo Policy 2002
• To promote bamboo cultivation and bamboo-based industries.
• To protect, conserve the rich bio-diversity associated with bamboo forests and regrowth areas.
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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.
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Objective
IT Policy 2001
• To develop IT for employment generation, wealth creation and economic growth in the state.
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Objective
STATE ACTS & POLICIES … (1/2)
New Land Use Policy
• To develop all suitable land for cultivation and facilitate land for farmers
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Objective

STATE ACTS & POLICIES … (2/2)
Power Policy for Power Through Non-Conventional Energy Sources
• 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.
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Objective
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.
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Objectives
The Mizoram Industrial Policy 2012
• 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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Objectives

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Average exchange rates
ANNEXURE
Source: Reserve Bank of India
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

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