Mizoram guv praises Serchhip for highest literacy rate
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Aizawl: Mizoram Governor Gen Vijay Kumar Singh, during his visit to central Mizoram's Serchhip district on Monday, praised the district's ongoing initiatives and urged officials to intensify efforts for further progress.
Highlighting Serchhip's status as having the highest literacy rate in India, Singh called for leveraging this advantage to sharpen students' skills, implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 effectively, and prepare youth for competitive examinations, especially for central government services.
He encouraged optimal use of centrally supported institutions like Eklavya Model Residential Schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Sainik Schools, and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas.
He advised officials to ensure tribal welfare schemes reach the intended beneficiaries, promote food processing and organic farming, and unite against drug abuse to safeguard the youth.
Deputy commissioner Paul L Khuma briefed the governor on district developments, including the Vantlang Viltu complaint app, digitised MLA funds, and the full completion of the Jal Jeevan Mission. NH-54 repairs and widening are finished, and under the Bana Kaih (Handholding) Policy, the flagship programme of the present Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) govt, 8,845.28 quintals of ginger have been procured, with Rs 4.20 crore directly transferred to farmers.
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A Rs 21 crore district hospital (funded by PGCIL) and Rs 50 crore NESIDS project are underway, alongside solid waste management improvements and the Serchhip Town Beautification Project.
SP Gavit Gogna reported crime statistics from Jan to July — burglary (41%), theft (22%), and other cases (37%). Seizures included 127.29g heroin worth Rs 3.80 lakh, 1,286 litres of liquor worth Rs 6.43 lakh, and 300 bags of urea worth Rs 7.20 lakh. The district currently shelters 647 Myanmar and 266 Bangladesh refugees, with biometric enrolment completed for 132 Myanmar nationals.
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