Mizoram State Report November 2017

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MIZORAM
LAND OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS

Table of Content
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
 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.. 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 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.
Massive scope for
fisheries
 Mizoram has the potential to generate 4,500 MW of hydro power, of which 64.19 MW was installed as of
October 2017. More PPP participation is expected to enhance the production.
Large hydroelectric
power potential
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2015-16, 2016-17

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.
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.
October
2017
Hydro-
electric
power:
64.19 MW
Potential
Hydro power
potential:
4,500 MW
Advantage
Mizoram
Abundant 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.

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% and per capita GSDP by 10.1%
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 2015-16
 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) 21,087
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

MIZORAM IN FIGURES … (1/2)
Parameter Mizoram All states Source
Economy 2015-16 2015-16
GSDP as a percentage of all states’ GSDP 0.09 100.0
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) 167.02 331,117.58 Central Electricity Authority, as of October 2017
Wireless subscribers (No) 12,903,129
1
1,183,040,925
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of
September 2017
Internet subscribers (million) 6.3
1
431.21
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of June
2017
National highway length (km) 1,381 100,087.08
NHAI, Roads and Building Department-Government
of India
Airports (No) 1 125 Airports Authority of India
1Combined figures for the Northeast states comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura

MIZORAM IN FIGURES … (2/2)
Parameter Mizoram All states Source
Social Indicators
Literacy rate (%) 91.33 73.0 Census 2011
Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 15.5 20.4 SRS Bulletin, September 2017
Investment
FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 0.0961 342.52
Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, From
April 2000 to June 2017
1Combined figures for the Northeast states comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura; SRS: Sample Registration System

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – GSDP
GSDP of Mizoram at current prices (in US$ billion)
 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.
0.67
0.73
0.95
0.99
1.11
1.40
1.54
1.48
1.71
1.75
1.91
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
CAGR 11.04%
Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Mizoram,
State Budget 2015-16; GSDP* - Economic Survey Mizoram, 2015-16
Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Mizoram
Per Capita GSDP^ - calculated using GSDP million US$ / Population in million
GSDP of Mizoram at current prices (in US$ billion)
 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.
675
712
902
921
1004
1236
1322
1244
1437
1458
1734.46
0
400
800
1200
1600
2000
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
CAGR 9.90%

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – NSDP
NSDP of Mizoram at current prices (in US$ billion)
 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 per capita of Mizoram at current prices (in US$)
 The state’s per capita NSDP& in 2015-16 was US$ 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.
0.60
0.65
0.85
0.90
0.99
1.27
1.38
1.33
1.54
1.62
1.63
0.00
0.20
0.40
0.60
0.80
1.00
1.20
1.40
1.60
1.80
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
NSDP# -Economic Survey Mizoram, 2015-16
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
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
CAGR 10.51% CAGR 9.25%

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PERCENTAGE
DISTRIBUTION OF GSDP
 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 farming and poultry.
23.80%
16.52%
16.30%
20.79%
59.90% 62.39%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2004-05 2015-16
Primary Sector Secondary Sector Tertiary Sector
16.24%
12.11%
18.15%
CAGR
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
GSDP composition by sector

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTION AND HORTICULTURE PRODUCTION
 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 2016-17, Mizoram had 137.18 thousand hectares of area
under horticulture. 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.
 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.
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16,, 3rd Advanced Estimates for Horticulture by Department of Agriculture and farmers Welfare
Crops Area (‘000 ha.) 2016-17
Production
(‘000 tonnes) 2016-17
Fruits 62.32 339.05
Vegetables 37.02 179.04
Flowers 0.20 0.48
Spices 24.81 97.20
Aromatic crops 0.93 0.90
Plantation crops 11.90 7.38
Agriculture production

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – FDI INFLOWS &
INVESTMENTS
FDI equity inflows, 2008-09 to 2016-17 (US$ million)1
42
11
8
1
5
1
5
10
2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
 According to the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP),
FDI inflows to the Northeast states totalled to US$ 96 million from
April 2000 to June 2017.
 Northeast states accounted for 0.03% share of the total 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

ANNUAL BUDGET 2017-18
Sector 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
Agriculture and allied services 52.86 26.59 58.03
Rural development 48.52 45.04 48.86
Irrigation and flood control 15.26 6.77 3.16
Transport 42.89 48.24 55.84
Communication 2.57 2.17 2.8
Science, technology and
environment
0.51 0.60 1.67
 Budget highlights:
• Revenue receipts for Mizoram is estimated to be US$ 1,268.55
million during 2017-18 as compared to US$ 1,172.08 million in
2016-17.
• The total capital receipts for 2017-18 is estimated to be US$
97.74 million in comparison to US$ 60.1 million for 2016-17.
• Under the new budget system from 2017-18, no-plan and planned
expenditure has been merged as ‘state’. Net capital outlay for
2017-18 is estimated at US$ 347. 15 million and net revenue
expenditure is US$ 991 million.
• General services accounted for 35.5% of total expenditure, social
services accounted for 32.4% and economic services accounted
for 30.3%. Loans and advances accounted for around 2%.
Annual Budget (Estimates in US$ Million)
Source: Mizoram state budget 2017-18

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS … (1/2)
 The World Bank 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 neighboring countries. In
the budget 2017-18, the state government allocated US$ 29.08
million for continuing the construction of 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: National Highways Authority of India, Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS … (2/2)
 As per state budget 2017-18, an amount of US$ 29.08 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$ 9.3 million has been made by the
state government during 2017-18.
 Moreover, the budget estimate for transport sector is recorded to be
US$ 55.84 million during 2017-18.
 As of March 2017, the central government has approved the
construction of 403-km of National Highway in Mizoram and
Meghalaya, which is stipulated to cost US$ 999.7 million. The
projects will encourage sub-region socio-economic development by
improvement of infrastructure in these states.
 As of October 2017, The Government of India was planning to invest
Rs 12,000 crore (US$ 1.87 billion) in road projects in Mizoram in the
next two to three years.
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 2015-16, State Budget 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

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – AIRPORTS AND
WATERWAYS
2015-16 2016-17
Aircraft movement (no) 2,839 3,510
Passenger traffic (no) 175,137 235,613
Freight (tonnes) 286 730
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.
 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 was expected to be completed by
2016 but now has been delayed by three years.
 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..

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
 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.
 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.
 According to the Economic Survey 2015-16, the state has the
potential to harness 4,500 MW of hydro power. As of October 2017,
Mizoram had an installed capacity to produce 64.19 MW of hydro
power.
 As of October 2017, Mizoram had a total installed power generation
capacity of 167.02 MW (comprising 41.47 MW from state utilities &
125.35 MW from central utilities). Renewable power & thermal power
contributed 41.67 MW and 61.16 MW, respectively.
 During May-September, 2015, 16 villages were electrified by the
Government of Mizoram. As of October 2017, about 99,000 rural
households had been electrified. Out of the 704 villages in Mizoram,
only 11 villages remain un-electrified till October 2017.
 As per budget 2017-18, allocation of plan outlay for energy sector is
US$ 58.92 million as compared to US$ 7.56 million in 2016-17.
 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
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – POWER

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – TELECOM
Wireless subscribers
(1)
12,903,129
Wire-line subscribers
(1)
117,636
Internet subscribers
(1)(2)
6,300,0002
Teledensity (in%)
(1)
91.81
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 12,903,129 wireless subscribers and
115,229 wireline subscribers as of September 2017.
 By the end of February 2017, 520,390 subscribers had submitted
request for mobile number portability in the North East. Moreover,
tele-density in the North East region was recorded to be 89.4%, as of
March 2017. 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.
 As of April 2017, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. plans to add nine more
base towers to the existing 141 towers. This project is a part of an
effort for improving customer service in the North-Eastern India.
Telecom infrastructure (as of September 2017)
Performance Status of BharatNet (NOFN Project) (As of
November 2017)
Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India;
Source: (1)Combined figures for Northeast states comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura, 2As of June 2017, * As of April 2016

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: URBAN
INFRASTRUCTURE
8 8
5
6
14.65 13.95
10.1 9.56
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Sanctioned Projects Approved Costs (US$ Million)
NLCPR projects
11 11 5
3
32.68
7.96
1.33
3.44
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Sanctioned Projects Approved Costs (US$ Million)
NEC projects
 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 state allocated US$ 56.75 million for Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation in budget 2017-18.
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%; the male literacy
rate is 93.34% 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.
 In June 2017, funds worth US$ 0.25 million under the flagship
program “New Land Use Policy” were diverted to send 15 students to
Japan. Through the North Eastern Educational Consultants in
Mizoram, the students will receive placement-linked skill training in
Koroko College, Nagasaki, Japan.
 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 3
Colleges 30
Higher secondary schools 132
High schools 610
Middle schools 1,514
Primary schools 1,946
Total literacy rate 91.33
Male literacy 93.34
Female literacy 89.26
25.41
17.68
24.45
13.35
0
10
20
30
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Funds released under SSA Scheme (US$ million)
3.23 3.32 3.40
3.58
0.67
-0.6
0.4
1.4
2.4
3.4
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17*
Funds released under MDM Scheme (US$ million)
Education infrastructure in Mizoram
Literacy rates (%)
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16; SSA – Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan; MDM – Mid Day Meal , AISHE 2016-17, * As of April 25, 2016

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – HEALTH
Primary health centres 57
Primary health sub-centres 370
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.
 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)
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2014-15, Statistical Handbook of Mizoram, 2014, SRS Bulletin 2015
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.
 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.
 The ‘Young Legends League’ for under -12 football matches will be held over a period of six months in Mizoram from November 2017
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 2017-18, an amount of US$ 13.2 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, 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.
 The following table shows different industrial areas and their respective status.
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16

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% (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.
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 2015-16, nine bamboo furniture clusters, eight bamboo handicraft clusters, one 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.
• 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.
• Under Budget 2017-18, US$ 56.51 million was allocated to the
power sector in the state.
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 … (1/3)
 Of the 21,087 sq. km geographical area of Mizoram, gross cropped area constitutes just 6.26%. Rice constitutes more than 50% of the total gross
cropped area. Use of pesticides and fertilisers is low in Mizoram, leading to rich organic produce, which makes it attractive for exports.
 Under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), US$ 5.72 million was allocated for 2015-16 for the growth of horticulture
and floriculture sector in the state of Mizoram. In addition, US$ 1.86 million has been allocated under the Integrated Cooperative Development
Project (ICDP) for the growth of cooperative societies in the state for 2015-16.
 The Government of Mizoram has given special emphasis to oil palm cultivation, as it would help mitigate environment degradation (capable of
achieving conservation of soil and moisture and repairing degraded land) and provide employment opportunities.
 Mizoram’s Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with national companies for oil palm development.
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 proposal under normal (2015-16) (US$ million)
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2015-16, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Government of India

Crops Area (‘000 Ha) Production (‘000 MT)
Fruits 62.32 339.05
Vegetables 35.09 168.18
Plantation crops 10.74 7.45
Aromatics & medicinal 0.93 0.90
Flowers 0.20 0.48
Production of major horticulture crops in Mizoram in 2016-17
Source: Department of Agriculture Cooperation And Farmers Welfare

 Production of fruits, vegetables, spices, cotton, coffee, tea, bird’s eye chilli, Anthurium, and rose has immense potential in Mizoram. The state has
134.08 thousand hectares of area under horticulture crops during 2016-17; this is about 11.6% of the estimated horticulture potential area of
1,156,000 hectares.
Area under horticulture crops (‘000 hectares) Production of major horticulture crops (‘000 tonnes)
17
30
51
42 42 45 48
136
150 149
134
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
229
323
242
282
312
289
295
1,294
1,293
886
613
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
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2014-15; State Budget 2015-16

KEY INDUSTRIES – DAIRY AND LIVESTOCK
 In 2015-16, total milk production stood at 22,000 tonnes.
 Total meat production including meat from cattle, buffaloes, mithun, goats and pigs during 2015-16 stood at 14,000 tonnes. Egg production in the
state reached 40 million units in 2015-16.
Milk production (tonnes) Meat production (tonnes)
10,235
9,700
13,158
12,037
12,189
12,560
14,000
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
10,633
11,427
13,950
13,639
15,305
20,490
22,000
24,160
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
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
 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 6,828 metric tonnes by 2015-16.
 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.
 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.
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2014-15, Ministry of Agriculture, Department of animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries

KEY INDUSTRIES – FOOD PROCESSING
 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.
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 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 &
Murlen National Park.
 Around 67,413 tourists visited the state during 2015-16.
 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 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.
Number of tourists (‘000) Revenue from tourism (US$ ‘000)
57 58 58
54
64 63
68 670.8 0.7 0.6
0.7
1.1 1.0
1.1 0.8
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
70.0
80.0
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Domestic Foreign
240
261
325 320
380 374
404
345
0
90
180
270
360
450
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16, News articles, Ministry of Tourism;

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.

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 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.
 Raw silk production in the state increased from 64 metric tonnes in
2015-16 to 76 metric tonnes in 2016-17. 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.
Name Units
Production
2014-15
Production
2015-16(1)
Production
2016-17)
Mulberry MT 350.74 525.44 -
Muga Million 2.73 4.57 -
Eri MT 9.3 6.09 -
Oak tasar Million 1.04 0.32 -
Raw Silk
Metric
tonnes
50 58.06 76
Note: 2015-16(1) : till December 2015

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)
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
Source: *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% of the population in the interior regions of the state depends on medicinal plants for general cures. The state has identified specific
medicinal plants, which can be cultivated & processed.
 The climatic conditions of Mizoram are suitable for cultivation of tropical & sub-tropical varieties due to adequate rainfall, various types of soils &
environments.
 Under National Mission on Medicinal Plants, production of aloe vera is dominated by Baktawng Tlangnuam of Serchhip district. During 2014-15,
the production of various medicinal plants such as aloe vera, stevia & amla in Mizoram had reached US$ 0.09 million.
Funds released under National Mission of Medicinal Plants
(US$ million)
Funds released by National Medicinal Plants Board
(US$ million)
0.015
0.03
0.096
0
0.02
0.04
0.06
0.08
0.1
0.12
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
0.44
0.29
0.018
0
0.05
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.25
0.3
0.35
0.4
0.45
0.5
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2014-15; Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy

KEY APPROVALS REQUIRED
Approvals and clearances required Department
Incorporation of company Registrar of Companies
Registration, Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum (IEM), industrial licences
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
Source: Reserve Bank of India
Exchange rates (Fiscal Year)
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
2016-17 67.09
Q1 2017-18 64.46
Q2 2017-18 64.29

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