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       • With 31 per cent of its geographical area covered by bamboo forests, the state is one of Strong bamboo the leading producers of bamboo in India, contributing 14 per cent to the country’s bamboo processing sector stock. It offers immense potential for commercial exploitation of the natural resources for export-oriented industries.

• Sericulture remains one of the state’s key industries. As of March 2012, the industry Sericulture provided employment to 7,826 families across 314 villages.

• Of the 24,000 hectares of potential land for fish farming in Mizoram, just 4,100 hectares of Massive scope for land has been developed until 2011-12. The 12th Five-Year Plan aims to achieve 14,300 fisheries metric tonnes of table-sized fish by the end of 2017. Consequently, the state plans to develop 3,000 hectares of new ponds and tanks.

Large hydroelectric • Mizoram has a hydroelectric power potential of 4,500 MW, of which just 0.7 per cent has power potential been harnessed to date. 2012-13 AbundantGrowing natural demand resources Rich labour pool & Potential • Mizoram has a large forest area and infrastructure Support Hydro- contributes 14.0 per cent to the Hydro- country’s bamboo production. • With a literacy rate of 91.6 per cent, electric Mizoram offers a highly literate electric • The climatic conditions in the state workforce. Knowledge of English is an power: provide a breeding ground for power: added advantage for the Mizo 4,500 MW 29.4 MW commercial exploitation of all kinds of workforce. silkworm. • With improving road, rail and air connectivity and the establishment of trade routes with neighbouring countries, trade facilitation has Advantage: improved over the last decade. Mizoram High economic growth Location advantage and supported by constructive trade opportunities

policies • Industries in the state enjoy a unique location-specific advantage. Bordering • Compounded annual GSDP growth Myanmar and Bangladesh, Mizoram rate was at 14.8 per cent* between offers a gateway for engaging in 2004-05 and 2012-13. international trade with Southeast Asian • The state provides a wide variety of countries. incentives under its various policies. • Special incentives for promotion of export-oriented industries and other thrust sectors are also provided.

*In Indian rupee terms Kolasib, Vairengte, Bairabi, Saiha, Champhai and Sairang are the key cities in the state.

Mizoram has primarily sand-loamy and clay-loamy soil with deposits of shell limestone, coloured hard stone, clay mineral, coal seam, oil and gas.

Parameters Mizoram Capital Aizawl Geographical area (sq km) 21,081 Administrative districts (No) 8 Population density (persons per sq km)* 52 Total population (million)* 1.1 Male population (million)* 0.6 Female population (million)* 0.5 Mizoram shares borders with other north-eastern states of Manipur, Tripura and Assam, and neighbouring countries of Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males)* 975 Bangladesh and Myanmar. Literacy rate (%)* 91.6

The most commonly spoken languages of the state are Mizo and English, apart from the various local dialects. Sources: Statistical Handbook of Mizoram 2010, Department of Economic & Statistic, Government of Mizoram, *Provisional data – Census 2011 Parameter Mizoram All-States Source Economy Planning Commission Databook, October 2013, GSDP as a percentage of all states’ GSDP 0.09 100 current prices, Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13 Planning Commission Databook, October 2013, Average GSDP growth rate (%)* 14.8 15.6 current prices, Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13 Planning Commission Databook, October 2013, Per capita GSDP (US$) 1,250.4 1,414.7 current prices, Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13 Physical infrastructure Central Electricity Authority, as of September Installed power capacity (MW) 149.9 228,721.7 2013 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of Wireless subscribers (No) 9,379,920^ 870,582,006 September 2013 Ministry of Communications & Information Broadband subscribers (No) 11,439 15,360,000 Technology, as of September 2013 Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, March National highway length (Km) 1027 79,116 2013, Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13 Airports (No) 1 133 Airports Authority of India

*Calculated in Indian rupee terms ^Combined figures for the Northeast states comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura Parameter Mizoram All-States Source

Social indicators

Literacy rate (%) 91.6 74.0 Provisional Data – Census 2011

SRS Bulletin (www.censusindia.gov.in), Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 16.3 21.6 September 2013

SRS: Sample Registration System At current prices, Mizoram’s gross state domestic product GSDP of Mizoram at current prices (in US$ billion) (GSDP) is projected at US$ 1.5 billion in 2012-13. CAGR 1.5 1.5 14.8%^ 1.3 Mizoram’s GSDP grew at a CAGR of 14.8 per cent^ 1.1 between 2004-05 and 2012-13. 0.9 1.0

0.6 0.7 0.7

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11

2011-12* 2012-13**

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13, *Advanced estimates, **Projections, ^In Indian rupee terms CAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate At current prices, Mizoram’s net state domestic product NSDP of Mizoram at current prices (in US$ billion) (NSDP) was about US$ 1.3 billion in 2011-12. 1.3 CAGR 1.2 Mizoram’s NSDP increased at a CAGR of 14.9 per cent* 14.9%* 1.0 0.9 between 2004-05 and 2011-12. 0.8

0.5 0.6 0.7

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

Source: Planning Commission Databook, October 2013 *In Indian rupee terms CAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate The state’s per capita GSDP in 2012-13 is projected at US$ GSDP per capita of Mizoram at current prices (in US$) 1,250.4 compared with US$ 613.1 in 2004-05. CAGR 1,250 11.9%^ 1,174 1,255 Per capita GSDP increased at a CAGR of 11.9 per cent^ 1,005 903 926 between 2004-05 and 2012-13. 672 710

613

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11

2011-12* 2012-13**

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13, *Advanced estimates, **Projections, ^In Indian rupee terms CAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate The state’s per capita NSDP in 2011-12 was US$ 1,140.8 NSDP per capita of Mizoram at current prices (in US$) compared with US$ 548.7 in 2004-05. CAGR 1,141 1,066 12.0%* Per capita NSDP increased at a CAGR of 12.0 per cent* 901 840 between 2004-05 and 2011-12. 807 603 635

549

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13 *In Indian rupee terms CAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate At a CAGR of 19.1 per cent** during 2004-05 to 2012-13, GSDP composition by sector the secondary sector is the fastest growing among sectors, driven by construction, manufacturing and electricity, gas & CAGR water supply.

59.9% 15.0%** 60.6% The tertiary sector, the largest contributor to Mizoram’s economy, increased at a rate of 15.0 per cent** during 2004-05 to 2012-13; driven by trade, hotels, real estate, finance, insurance, transport, communications and other 16.6% 19.1%** services. 22.3%

23.5% 10.3%** 17.1% The primary sector grew at a CAGR of 10.3 per cent** between 2004-05 and 2012-13. 2004-05 2012-13* Primary sector Secondary sector Tertiary sector

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13 *Advanced estimates, **In Indian rupee terms CAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate Approximately 60 per cent of workers in Mizoram are Horticultural, agro-processed and bamboo products have engaged in agriculture and allied sectors. high export potential with bamboo cultivation being an area highly commercialised. Paddy is the principal food crop and the staple food in Mizoram. With the implementation of the ‘National Food Anthurium cut flowers are exported to countries such as Security Mission – Rice’, the productivity of rice under wet UAE, the UK, Japan, Australia. rice cultivation increased to 2,200 kg per hectare in 2012-13 from 2,000 kg per hectare in 2011-12. Annual production in Crops 2011-12 (tonnes) Oil palm cultivation has grown significantly. With the addition of 3,711 hectares in 2012-13, almost twice of the Banana 119,060 addition in 2011-12 (1,966 hectares), the area under oil Chayote 66,500 palm cultivation increased to 13,045 hectares. Cabbage 37,100 Moreover, the agro-climatic conditions in Mizoram are Ginger 34,460 suitable for growing a wide range of fruits. Mizoram accounts for about 12.0 per cent of the total fruits produced Turmeric 29,240 in the Northeast. Lime/lemon 24,710

Grapes 24,300 The state has 109,900 hectares of area under horticulture, which is about 9.4 per cent of the estimated potential area Mandarin orange 22,230 of 1.2 million hectares. The state offers immense potential Okra 19,790 for development and investment in the sector. Pineapple 19,650

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13 Mizoram is expected to get financial aid from the World Bank for the development of roads in the state. The latter Road type could fund Mizoram State Road Project Phase II (MSRP-II), Road length (km) which aims to better connect the state with neighboring National highways 986 countries. State highways 505 As of February 2013, the state had a total road length of 7,537 km, with a road density of 35.2 km of roads per 100 Major district roads 710 sq km of land area compared with 28.4 km in 2007. Other district roads 1,014 The state is well connected through national highways (NH) Village roads 1,062 – NH-44A, NH-54, NH-54A, NH-54B, NH-150, NH-154 and Roads within towns & villages 592 NH-502A – to neighbouring states. City roads 355 The key agencies that maintain roads in the state include Other roads 1,021 the Public Works Department (PWD) and Pushpak (Border Roads Organisation). Total roads under PWD 6,244 Roads maintained by BRO 1,036 Road type Road length (km) Roads maintained by other NH-154 58 258 departments NH-150 140 NH-44A 130 Grand total 7,537 NH-54A 9 NH-54B 27

NH-54 522 Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13 NH-502A 100 Grand total 986 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 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 rest of India.

Railway station, Bairabi

Sources: Maps of India Mizoram has one operational airport at Lengpui. Daily air connectivity is available through multiple air carriers.

In 2012-13, the North Eastern Council (NEC) sanctioned five airport development projects, including Lenpui.

In 2012-13, Lengpui airport handled 3,516 aircrafts with 76,655 passengers.

Inland water transport projects at Tuichawng and Khawthlangtuipui have been proposed for implementation in 2013-14 and detailed reports were submitted to the Ministry of Shipping in January 2013.

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.

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13 Airport Authority of India

Airport, Lengpui Sources: Maps of India Mizoram has abundant hydro-electric power potential In October 2013, National Thermal Power Corporation (approx. 4,500 MW) with just 0.7 per cent harnessed signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the state through small and mini-hydel projects to date. government to commission 460 MW Kaladyne Hydro Electric Power Project, worth US$ 505.2 million, in Sahia As of September 2013, Mizoram had a total installed power and Lawngtlai districts of Southern Mizoram. generation capacity of 149.9 MW (comprising 88.3 MW from state utilities and 61.6 MW from central utilities). In November 2013, the central government approved the commissioning of the 210 MW capacity Tuivai hydro-electric Hydro power accounted for 34.3 MW of total installed power project in Mizoram. The US$ 294.8 million project would be generation capacity. Renewable power and thermal power executed on public-private partnership (PPP) mode. contributed 36.5 MW and 79.1 MW respectively. Installed power capacity (MW) As of March 2013, renewable power was completely under the control of the state government, while hydropower was 138.9 149.9 149.9 controlled by the central government. 130.9 138.9 119.3 In 2011-12, per capita consumption of power in the state was 226.94 kWh.

As of July 2012, the state had achieved 93.5 per cent of village electrification. A total of 661 villages have been electrified.

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

Source: Central Electricity Authority *As of September 2013 As of September 2013, north-eastern states had nearly 9.4 million wireless subscribers and 143,447 wire-line Telecom infrastructure (September 2013) subscribers. Wireless connections^ 9,379,920

As of March 2012, Mizoram had 701,959 wireless Wire-line connections^ 143,447 subscribers, up 21.3 per cent from March 2011. Broadband subscribers 11,439* There are 514 mobile towers in the state. Teledensity (in per cent)^ 70.2

As of December 2012, the state had 105 telephone Post offices 389 exchanges. Telephone exchanges 105*

During 2012-13, the state had 389 post offices.

Sources: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India; Department of 3G services are available in Mizoram. Telecommunications, September 2013, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13 BSNL provides landline connections in the state. ^Combined figures for Northeast states comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura *As of December 2012 In order to provide housing and other basic amenities to the weaker sections of the society, four housing projects are being implemented under Basic Services to Urban Poor (BSUP), with an estimated cost of US$ 16.5 million.

Three road development projects for the capital Aizawl have been approved and sanctioned by the central government, having an estimated cost of US$ 20.4 million.

Under the Integrated Housing and Slum Development Programme (IHSDP), US$ 7.3 million has been allocated for the construction of houses.

In 2006, Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation (UD & PA) Department was created for development of urban centres in the state. The Aizawl Development Authority was established under the umbrella of UD & PA for focused development of the Aizawl City.

Under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), US$ 4.18 million has been allocated for the development of the water-supply system in Aizawl.

Under the Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT), US$ 3.41 million has been allocated for development of water-supply in Lunglei and Serchhip.

Ministry of Urban Development Authority of India has sanctioned “Renewal and Augmentation of Greater Saiha Water Supply Scheme” with the total proposed investment of US$ 4.5 million in Mizoram.

In September 2013, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) launched North East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP) that would create 0.3 million jobs in Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. The US$ 115.1 million project would be implemented during the 12th Five Year Plan and is financed by the World Bank.

Source: JNNURM, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Mizoram is among the top ranking states in the country in terms of literacy rate. Mizoram has a literacy rate of 91.6 per Education infrastructure in Mizoram cent according to the provisional data of Census 2011; the Universities 2 male literacy rate is 93.7 per cent and the female literacy rate is 89.4 per cent. Colleges 22 Polytechnics and ITIs 5^ GER at the primary and middle-school level has been high, Higher secondary schools 113 indicating low number of students dropping out. High schools 543 Besides universities and colleges, there are other institutes Middle schools 1,383 for higher education such as College of Veterinary Sciences Primary schools 1,855 and Animal Husbandry under Central Agriculture University, Regional Institute of Para-Medical and Nursing Sciences (RIPANS) and National Institute of Electronics and Status of GER Information Technology (NIELIT). Age Stage 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 Primary 6-9 108.22 115.37 112.86 Literacy rates (%) school Middle 10-13 105.89 85 82.22 Total literacy rate 91.6 school Male literacy 93.7 14-15 High school 74.61 63.70 69.55 Higher Female literacy 89.4 16-18 secondary 23.34 26 41.60 school

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13 ^As of 2009-10, Census 2011 (provisional data), ITI: Industrial Training Institutes, GER: Gross Enrolment Ratio As of 2011-12, teacher-pupil ratio was 1:19 in primary schools, 1:09 in middle schools, 1:12 in high schools, and 1:15 in higher secondary schools.

The slow but consistent rise in the number of schools has resulted in increased enrolment of students in the last four years.

Level of education Particulars 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 Primary schools No of schools 1,783 1,782 1,821 1,855 Enrolment 151,899 156,396 166,152 161,514 Teachers 8,716 8,477 8,310 8,488 Teacher-pupil ratio 1:17 1:18 1:20 1:19

Middle schools No of schools 1,253 1,313 1,353 1,383 Enrolment 64,887 66,776 69,318 87,726 Teachers 7,754 7,564 7,824 9,638 Teacher-pupil ratio 1:08 1:09 1:09 1:09

High schools No of schools 502 521 538 543 Enrolment 44,576 48,811 502,52 48,741 Teachers 3,886 3,853 3,870 4,212 Teacher-pupil ratio 1:11 1:13 1:13 1:12

Higher secondary schools No of schools 86 95 98 113 Enrolment 14,649 17,049 18,437 20,250 Teachers 1,058 1,224 1,224 1,367 Teacher-pupil ratio 1:14 1:14 1:15 1:15

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2012-13 Achievements under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

The SSA mission has distributed free textbooks to 1.6 million students to date. During 2011-12, 166,619 students in the age group of 6-14 years were provided free textbooks.

SSA has identified 7,602 children with special needs in the state; of this, 7,529 children were enrolled in schools, while 73 were provided home-based education.

Eight girls’ hostels have been established, with 400 girl students being enrolled for free across districts in Mizoram.

A total of 176 sports centres were opened and 5,280 students were enrolled.

A total of 140 computer education centres were opened in collaboration with AICES Infotech Pvt Ltd, Kolkata. Computer-aided teaching (CAT) has been started in 50 middle schools since 2008 and another 160 schools since 2011 in collaboration with JIL Information Technology, Uttar Pradesh. In collaboration with Hole-in-the-Wall Education Limited (HiWEL), computers were installed in five upper primary schools in remote areas of Lunglei district.

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13 The state has 11 government hospitals, 12 community health centres, 57 primary health centres and 370 primary Health indicators of Mizoram (2012) health sub-centres. Birth rate 16.3

Death rate 4.4 The State Referral Hospital, for which the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) had Infant mortality rate 35 approved US$ 9.2 million, was inaugurated on 10 December 2012.

Health indicators of Mizoram The government has proposed to set up a medical college at the Falkwan referral hospital in Mizoram. Primary health centres 57

The state government has initiated Vanaspati Van project to Primary health sub-centres 370 enhance availability of herbal medicines to the rural Community health centres 12 population. Government hospitals 11

Non-government hospitals 14

Doctor-population ratio 1:2,623

Nurse-population ratio 1:666

Health worker-population ratio 1:590

Sources: Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Mizoram, SRS Bulletin (www.censusindia.gov.in), September 2013 Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13, Statistical Handbook of Mizoram, 2010 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.

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. Mizoram has eight industrial estates, of which five are operational and the remaining are yet to be developed. Industrial units (as of March 2012) Registered SSI units 8,219 Zoram Industrial Development Corporation (ZIDCO) is responsible for the overall development of industrial Handicraft training centres 8 infrastructure in the state. Handloom training centres 3

ZIDCO has established an integrated infrastructure development centre (IIDC) at Lunglei district with an investment of around US$ 1.0 million. The centre offers State enterprises for development of various power, water, telecommunication and other amenities for trades the industrial units. Mizoram Agriculture Marketing Corporation The government has acquired 127 acres of land in Mizoram Food and Allied Industries Corporation Khawnuam for development of the Indo-Myanmar border trade township. Mizoram Khadi and Village Industries Board

Zoram Energy Development Agency A border trade centre has been established for trade with Bangladesh. Zoram Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation

Zoram Industrial Development Corporation

Sources: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2012–13, Statistical Handbook of Mizoram 2010, NEDFi Databank SSI: Small Scale Industry The following table shows different industrial areas and their respective status.

Parameters Total area Present status (in Bighas)

Industrial Estate, Zuangtui 314.70 Out of 231 demarcated plots, 196 have been allotted to 164 industrial units.

Allotment process has started; three units are now operational; expected to Industrial Growth Centre, Luangmual 940.78 accommodate another 100 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; allotment process has started

Industrial Estate, Hmunhmeltha 104.40 Yet to be developed

The park is operational; entrepreneurs have been allotted plots for Bamboo Technology Park, Sairang 148.2 bamboo-related activities

32 plots were developed and allotted to entrepreneurs; three units are now Export Promotion Industrial Park at in operation and another 29 are expected to start during the next calendar 1,390.22 Lengte year; park is being upgraded and would accommodate another 50-80 small enterprises

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012–13 The natural resources, climatic conditions and policy Key industries in Mizoram incentives in the state support investments in bamboo, • Bamboo sericulture, tourism, agro-products and agro-processing sectors. • Energy • Sericulture Industrial units in the state primarily comprise of small scale • Agriculture and horticulture industries. As of March 2012, there were 8,219 registered • Tourism small-scale industrial units in Mizoram. • Food processing • IT Mizoram is setting up an special economic zone (SEZ) in the • Handloom and handicrafts Northeast with assistance from the North East Council. The • Minerals and stones SEZ will be located at Khawnuam village in Champhai. • Medicinal plants Bamboo-based industries would play a major role in the proposed SEZ. Cumulative No of Investment no of registered during the Year Employment In 2011-12, more than 100 small-scale industrial units were registered during the year (US$ registered in the state. units year million) 2004-05 6,080 319 1.6 1,116 2005-06 6,395 315 1.5 1,228 Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13, NEDFi Database 2006-07 6,739 344 1.7 1,376 2007-08 6,944 594 1.5 594 2008-09 7,431 487 1.9 4,113 2009-10 7,888 457 4.2 3,977 2010-11 8,088 200 4.7 1,328 2011-12 8,219 131 2.2 906 Bamboo forests cover 31 per cent (6,446 sq km) of As of July 2012, nine bamboo chipping units having a Mizoram’s geographical area, with a yield of 3.2 million capacity to produce 27 tons of bamboo chips per day have tonnes per year. There is an estimated growing stock of been established in various parts of the state. 25.26 million metric tonnes of 35 varieties of bamboo in the state. Summary of initiatives taken by the Mizoram Around 14.0 per cent of the bamboo stock in the country is government available in Mizoram. • Establishment of nine bamboo chipping clusters

• Establishment of three round agarbati stick The National Bamboo Mission (NBM), a centrally sponsored making units scheme, envisages to increase the coverage area under • Establishment of two units of bamboo sliver and bamboo plantation and consequently increase the yield to one mat making unit at Darlak and Bairabi, 18-20 tonnes per hectare from the current 3.2 tonnes. respectively

• Establishment of bamboo pebble unit at E. The Cachar Paper Mill in South Assam (a unit of Hindustan Phaileng Paper Corporation) is the largest consumer of the bamboo • Establishment of bamboo charcoal and bamboo resources of Mizoram. vinegar unit

Bamboo Development Agency of the State Government has entered into Joint Venture (JV) with private partners for commercial production of bamboo floor boards, bamboo Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012–13 parquets and bamboo-teakwood doors.

The Mizoram Government is keen to invite FDI in bamboo- based industries such as mat-ply, blinds, chopsticks, incense sticks, etc. Mizoram has potential for developing 4,500 MW of hydropower, of which only 34.3 MW has been installed as of September 2013.

Seventy three sites have been identified for installation of small hydro plants and 11 have been given approval.

Several incentives and concessions are provided by the central and 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 third 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 and 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 and facilities granted by the central government for similar undertaking in other states.

Renewable energy equipment and materials would be exempted from state sales tax. Of the 21,087 sq km geographical area of Mizoram, gross cropped area constitutes just 6.57 per cent. Rice constitutes more than 50 per cent of the total gross cropped area.

The State Budget 2013-14 has proposed a total outlay of US$ 41.75 million for agriculture and allied activities.

Use of pesticides and fertilisers is low in Mizoram, leading to rich organic produce, which makes it attractive for exports.

Production of principal crops (tonnes) Paddy production per hectare (kg) 1,939 82 84 87 89 1,657

1,400 69 1,326

796

19 288

2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 Paddy Maize Pulses

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2012-13 The Government of Mizoram has given special emphasis to Area under oil palm cultivation, as it would help mitigate environment Geographical Total oil palm District cultivation degradation (capable of achieving conservation of soil and area potential area moisture and repairing degraded land) and provide 2012-13 employment opportunities. Aizawl 357,631 12,150 50 The Oil Palm Development Programme is continued under Lunglei 453,800 15,000 750 RKVY (Oil Palm Area Expansion) from 2011-12 to 2012-13. Mission on oilseeds and oil palm is likely to be launched Saiha 139,990 9,000 – th during the 12 Five-Year Plan. Kolasib 138,251 17,350 1,039

Serchhip 142,160 12,000 327

Lawngtlai 255,710 17,000 617

Mamit 302,575 18,500 928

Champhai 318,583 – –

Total 2,108,700 101,000 3,711

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2012-13 Production of fruits, vegetables, spices, cotton, coffee, tea, bird’s eye chilli, Anthurium, and rose has immense potential in Mizoram.

The state has 109,000 hectares of area under horticulture crops; this is about 9.4 per cent of the estimated horticulture potential area of 1,156,000 hectares.

Area under horticulture crops (‘000 hectares) Production of major horticulture crops (‘000 tonnes)

323 282 312 51 45 289 42 42 229 242

2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13 In 2011–12, total milk production reached a three-year high of 13,950 tonnes.

Meat production in Mizoram has been on the rise. In 2011-12, 13,158 tonnes of meat was produced, up by 35.6 per cent from 10,235 tonnes in 2009-10.

Estimated milk production (tonnes) Estimated meat production (tonnes)

13,950 13,158

10,633 11,427 10,235 9,700

2009-10 2010-2011 2011-2012 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13 Mizoram has 24,000 hectares of land that could be Inland fish production (metric tonnes) developed for fish farming; of this, just 4,100 hectares have been developed until 2011-12. 5,200 5,400 5,800

The state’s fish production is likely to expand at a CAGR of 16.0 per cent during 2007-08 to 2012-13 to reach 5,800 MT 3,200 4,060 by 2012-13. 2,765

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

2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 by the end of the 12th Five-Year Plan at a per capita scale of 2012-2013* 11 kg from the current 4.81 kg. To meet this target, the government plans to develop 3,000 hectares of ponds and Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012–13, tanks. *Anticipated MT: Metric tonnes Mizoram accounts for about 12.0 per cent of the total fruits produced in the 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. With its highly green hills, crisscrossing rivers, and th interspersed lakes, Mizoram is a tourist’s paradise. Ongoing projects during the 12 Five-Year Plan Cost Project name Under the 12th Five-Year Plan, Mizoram has 11 ongoing (US$ million) tourism projects with a sanction of US$ 7.79 million from the Government of India. Tourist Destination Chakhang 0.37 Tourist Destination Niawhtlang 0.37 Creation of tourist complexes, adventure sports and resort Convention centre at Berawtlang 0.86 facilities, amusement parks, health farms, hotels, convention centres, tourist travel services, etc., offer various Tourist Destination Chawngte 0.72 avenues for investment in the tourism sector of Mizoram. Tourist Destination Palak 0.81

Tourist Circuit Maubawk– Some of the wild life sanctuaries and national parks in the 1.28 state are: Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary, Phawngpui National Chakheitla park, Thorangtlang Wildlife Sanctuary, Lengteng Wildlife Tourist Lodge Serchhip 0.32 Sanctuary, Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary, Blue Mountain National Park and Murlen National Park. Serlui ‘B’ Lake Destination 0.71 Tourist Destination Aizawl (units) 0.84 Currently, there are 39 tourist lodges with 364 rooms and 782 beds across Mizoram. Tourist Lodge Khawzawl 0.62 Tourist Destination Demagri 0.89 Around 48,927 tourists visited the state in 2012-13*.

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13 *Till December 2012 Revenues from tourism expanded at a CAGR of 7.2 per cent** between 2008-09 and 2012-13*, indicating a higher per capita tourist income.

In order to attract potential tourists, the state has organises three festivals – Chapchar Kut in March, Anthurium Festival in September and Thalfavang Kut in November-December.

Number of tourists (‘000) Revenue from tourism (US$ ‘000) 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.7 325 320 0.5 268

240 261

57 58 58 54 48

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13* Domestic Tourists Foreign Tourists 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13*

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13, *Up to December 2012, **In Indian rupee terms 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, and 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. Factors such as good climatic conditions, fertility of the soil and rainfall help in the breeding of all kinds of silkworms in Production Production Name Units Mizoram. All varieties of silk, including mulberry, eri, muga, 2011-12 2012-13^ and tasar, are commercially exploited in the state. Million Mulberry 70.1 156.0 The state government is working towards bringing tonnes maximum families under sericulture farming and silkworm Muga Millions 0.4 1.9 rearing. The state covered 1,106 farmers during 2012-13 Million and is expected to cover 2,000 farmers in 2013-14. Eri 3.8 4.8 tonnes As of March 2012, about 7,826 families in 314 villages were Oak tasar Millions 0.3 0.1 engaged in sericulture across 5,826 ha.

The state government had established one research & Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13 training institute at Zemabawk to impart training in ^Up to December 2012 sericulture.

Infrastructural facilities available under the state government for development of mulberry silk include: Research & training institute Reeling factory and unit Mulberry farms Chowki reeling centres As of March 2010, the state had 39,499 handloom units with around 43,528 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.

The Mizoram government is expanding the business by involving private players in manufacturing, marketing and distribution of handloom and crafts of Mizoram.

As of March 2010, there were eight handicraft training centres and three handloom training centres in the state. Mizoram has mineral deposits of shell limestone, siltstone, clay mineral, coal seam, oil and gas.

Building-quality stones are exported to Bangladesh.

Several agencies are involved in oil and gas exploration in Mizoram and have signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the state government.

Mizoram has numerous natural water springs and offers potential for manufacturing mineral water. Mizoram has rich flora and fauna with a variety of medicinal plants.

About 95.0 per cent 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 and processed.

The climatic conditions of Mizoram are suitable for cultivation of tropical and sub-tropical varieties due to adequate rainfall, various types of soils and environments. Approvals and clearances required Department Incorporation of company Registrar of Companies Registration, Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum (IEM), industrial licences Department of Industries Permission 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 feasibility Power & Electricity Department Power connection Approval for construction activity and building plan Public Works Department

Water and sewerage clearance Public Health and Engineering Water connection Department Cost parameter Cost estimate Source

Hotel (per room per night) US$ 10 to U$ 50 Tourist lodge in the state

Office space rent (2,000 sq ft) US$ 100 to US$ 800 per month Industry sources

Residential space rent (2,000 sq ft) US$ 60 to US$ 200 per month Industry sources

Unskilled: US$ 2.4 Ministry of Labour and Employment, Labour cost (minimum wages per day) Skilled: US$ 2.8-4.3 Government of India Agency Contact information

258, 1st floor, Vigyan Bhavan-Annexe New Delhi - 110011 Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region Phone: 91-11-2302 2401, 2302 2400 Fax: 91-11-2306 2754 Website: www.mdoner.gov.in

M.G. Road, Upper Khatla Aizawl - 796 001, Mizoram Zoram Industrial Development Corporation Phone: 91-389-2323217 Fax: 91-389-2326271 Website: http://industries.mizoram.gov.in/psizidco.html

State Public Information Officer-Joint Director of Industries, Department of Industries Department of Industries, Government of Mizoram Aizawl, Mizoram E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.industries.mizoram.gov.in North East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (NEIIPP) 2007

Objective • To promote the Northeast as an attractive investment destination through several concessions and incentives with expansion of capacity/modernisation and diversification.

Bamboo Policy 2002

Objectives • To promote bamboo cultivation and bamboo-based industries. • To protect, conserve the rich bio-diversity associated with bamboo forests and regrowth areas.

IT Policy 2001

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