Mizoram State Report - March 2017

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MIZORAM LAND OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS

MARCH 2017 (As of 31 March 2017)

22MARCH 2017

❖ 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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MARCH 2017


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 0.09 100.0TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced

Estimates” provided by Directorate of

Economics and Statistics of Mizoram

GSDP growth rate (%) 9.0 8.71TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced



Per capita GSDP (US$) 1,734.46 1,546TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced



Physical Infrastructure

Installed power capacity (MW) 121.77 305,554.25Central Electricity Authority, as of August

2016

Wireless subscribers (No) 11,900,7021

1,078,422,215Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of

October 2016

Internet subscribers (No) 4,330,0001

367,480,000Telecom 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)

88MARCH 2017

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 324.35Department 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)


99MARCH 2017

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 0.730.95 0.99 1.11

1.40 1.54 1.481.71 1.75

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1010MARCH 2017

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 0.650.85 0.90 0.99

1.27 1.38 1.331.54 1.62 1.63

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1111MARCH 2017

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 712902 921 1004

1236 1322 12441437 1458

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1212MARCH 2017

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 637807 836 901

1,117 1,144 1,1681,263 1,350

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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%

1414MARCH 2017Source: 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

CropsArea (‘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 & Promotion1Including Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura

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

42

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1616MARCH 2017



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

environment0.51 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 millionfor Mizoram State Road Project Phase II (MSRP-II) for thedevelopment of roads in the state with an aim to betterconnect the state with neighboring countries. During 2015-16,the state government allocated US$ 12.02 million forconnecting 27.25 km long Champai-Zokhawthar to Myanmar,41.53 km long Chhumkhum – Chawngte to MMTP and 12 kmlong Tlabung – Kawrpuichhuah to Bangladesh.The total length of all the roads in Mizoram was recorded tobe 7,688.86 km during 2015-16.As per the Economic Survey 2015-16 of the state, new roadsare being constructed under the Look East Policy, acrosssouthern part of Mizoram, for linking the state with theneighboring 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 per100 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 thePublic Works Department (PWD) & Pushpak (Border RoadsOrganisation).In Budget 2017-18, the government allocated an amount ofUS$ 97.82 million for new and ongoing road constructionprojects & US$ 35.62 million for maintenance of roads. Inaddition, US$ 54.55 million were allocated for roads underExternally Aided Projects (EAP) for construction & otherinfrastructure 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

departments432.9

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

2020MARCH 2017

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, LengpuiSource: 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.

2121MARCH 2017

According to the Economic Survey 2015-16. the state has thepotential to harness 4,500 MW of hydro power. However, asof August, 2016, Mizoram had an installed capacity toproduce just 34.31 MW of hydro power.

As of August 2016, Mizoram had a total installed powergeneration capacity of 121.77 MW (comprising 36.47 MWfrom state utilities & 85.30 MW from central utilities).Renewable power & thermal power contributed 36.57 MWand 50.89 MW respectively.

During May-September, 2015, 16 villages were electrified bythe Government of Mizoram. As of 30th September, 2015,about 91,000 rural households were electrified. Out of the 704villages identified in Mizoram as per the 2011 Census, only42 villages remain un-electrified till September, 2015.

As per budget 2016-17, allocation of plan outlay for theenergy sector is US$ 7.56 million as compared to US$ 12.67million in 2015-16.

Under the Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, 8 newprojects worth US$ 5.05 million were sanctioned to reducethe number of unelectrified villages in the state.

In January 2017, NHPC has signed PPA with the stategovernment for a power purchase agreement, for theforthcoming hydro projects, namely Tawang-I & Tawang-II inArunachal Pradesh.

Source: Central Electricity Authority

Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16; Mizoram State Budget 2016-17

Installed power capacity (MW)


PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – POWER


119.3130.9 138.9 138.9

149.9 149.9160.93

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.

2222MARCH 2017

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 85

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

2525MARCH 2017

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 hospitals31

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

2626MARCH 2017

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.

ParametersTotal 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,

Luangmual940.78

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,

Sairang148.2

The park is operational; entrepreneurs have been allotted plots for

bamboo-related activities.

Export Promotion Industrial Park

at Lengte1,390.22

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.


2929MARCH 2017

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

2.833.33

2.041.26

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16Allcoation 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.

3333MARCH 2017

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 growthInfrastructure

& assetsFlexi 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)



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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 13,63915,305

20,49022,000

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

10,235 9,700

13,15812,037 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

2,7653,200

4,060

5,200 5,400

5,600 5,9406,387

200

7-0

8

200

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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.

3838MARCH 2017

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 nameCost

(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–

Chakheitla1.15

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 5464 63 68

0.8 0.7 0.6

0.7

1.1 1.01.1

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

Domestic Foreign

240 261

325 320

380 374 404

280

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4141MARCH 2017

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

4242MARCH 2017

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 UnitsProduction

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 SilkMetric

tonnes44 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

0.110.05 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 approvalMizoram 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 ActExcise Department

Commercial taxes

Sanction of power

Power & Electricity Department Power 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: [email protected]

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.

Read more

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.Read more

Objective

IT Policy 2001

• To develop IT for employment generation, wealth creation and economic growth in the state.

Read moreObjective



STATE ACTS & POLICIES … (1/2)

New Land Use Policy

• To develop all suitable land for cultivation and facilitate land for farmersRead more

Objective

http://www.indiainbusiness.nic.in/know-india/states/mizoram6.htm

http://dipp.gov.in/English/Policies/Notification_NEIIPP_27July2007.pdf

http://mizoram.nic.in/it/IT_POLICY2001.pdf

http://nlup.mizoram.gov.in/



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.

Read more

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.

Read more

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.

Read more

Objectives

http://www.windpro.org/Sector/State Government Policies issued by IREDA13.pdf

http://nedfi.net/sites/default/files/files/Mizoram.pdf

http://www.industries.mizoram.gov.in/page/the-mizoram-industrial-policy-2012.html

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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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