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News18
12-08-2025
- Politics
- News18
NCST member visits villages under Chakma Autonomous District Council in Mizoram
Aizawl, Aug 12 (PTI) National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) member Nirupam Chakma undertook an official tour to various villages under the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) to assess developmental requirements and welfare-related issues, an official statement said on Tuesday. The CADC in South Mizoram's Lawngtlai district was formed under the sixth schedule of the Constitution in 1972 for the welfare of the Chakma tribals of the state. Chakma visited Jamersury, Mandirosora, Ajasora, Golasury, and Longpuighat villages, where he held meetings with Village Council members, NGO representatives, and community leaders to hear their concerns, the statement issued by CADC's Information & Public Relations department said. He inspected schools, health facilities, and community infrastructure, observing issues such as shortage of classrooms, non-functional toilets, lack of water supply, poor approach roads, inadequate medical facilities, absence of hostels, and issues related to pre-matric scholarship, it said. The NCST member travelled to these villages by motorboat, as the PMGSY roads connecting them are not usable during the rainy season, it said. Apart from these villages, Chakma also visited Abhaya Dāna Forest Monastery and Huji Mawnaw Vihar, where he attended Buddha Puja and interacted with the resident monks and management committees, it said. He assured that the issues observed during the visit would be taken up with the concerned authorities for necessary follow-up, the statement added. Governor's rule was imposed in the CADC last month following political instability that has rocked the 20-member Council. PTI CORR NN view comments First Published: August 12, 2025, 20:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
NCST chairman calls for stopping jhum cultivation in Mizoram
Aizawl: National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) chairperson Antar Singh Arya on Wednesday highlighted the importance of discontinuing jhum cultivation practices in Mizoram, while advocating alternative farming methods that would be more environmentally sustainable through a pilot project initiative. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now During a review meeting in Aizawl with senior state officials discussing safeguards and development programmes for STs in Mizoram, Arya raised these concerns. The NCST delegation, including commission members Nirupam Chakma, Dr Asha Lakra and Jatothu Hussain, is conducting a four-day visit to the state. During the meeting, the chairperson stressed the importance of promoting Hindi across the state and requested the administration to take necessary actions. Commission member Nirupam Chakma provided an overview of the commission's responsibilities and discussed the tribal community's situation in the state's southern region and border areas. Lakra shared her insights regarding health, education and women's status. State chief secretary Khilli Ram Meena and other senior govt officials presented information about Mizoram's tribal welfare and development initiatives.
