Mizoram Land of the Blue Mountains

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MIZORAM

LAND OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS

For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org April 2018 Table of Content

Executive Summary .…………….….…….3

Advantage State …………………….…….4

Mizoram Vision 2020 ..…………………….5

Mizoram – An Introduction …..………..….6

Annual Budget …………..………...……16

Infrastructure Status ...... 17

Business Opportunities ……..………...... 29

Doing Business in Mizoram ………………48

State Acts & Policies …….………...... 50 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

. Bamboo forests cover around 30 per cent (6,346 sq km) of Mizoram’s geographical area, with a yield of 3.2 Strong bamboo 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 processing sector Setting Up of Bamboo Furniture Clusters”, “Awareness Campaign on Bamboo Utilisation and Setting Up of Clusters”, etc.

. During 2016-17, raw silk production in Mizoram stood at 76 metric tonnes and reached 81 metric tonnes in Sericulture 2017-18 (up to November 2017). Moreover, Production of cocoon during 2015-16 was recorded to be 525.44 MT.

. Of the 24,000 hectares of potential area for fish farming in Mizoram, around 5,450 hectares has been Scope for fisheries utilised, as of 2016-17. Fish production in the state reached 7,630 metric tonnes during 2016-17.

Large hydroelectric . Mizoram has the potential to generate 4,500 MW of hydro power, of which 94.19 MW was installed as of power potential March 2018. More PPP participation is expected to enhance the production.

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2017-18

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March 2018 Abundant natural resources Rich labour pool & infrastructure support Potential

. Mizoram has a large forest area and contributes 14 per . With a literacy rate of 91.33 per cent, Mizoram offers a cent to the country’s bamboo production. highly literate workforce. Knowledge of English is an Installed added advantage for the Mizo workforce. Hydro- . The climatic conditions in the state provide a breeding Hydro power ground for commercial exploitation of all kinds of . With improving road, rail & air connectivity & the electric potential: silkworm. establishment of trade routes with neighbouring power: countries, trade facilitation has improved over the last 4,500 MW 94.19 MW decade.

Advantage Mizoram High economic Location advantage growth supported by constructive policies and trade opportunities

. The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current . Industries in the state enjoy a unique location-specific prices grew at 17.61 per cent CAGR (in Rs) between advantage. Bordering Myanmar & Bangladesh, FY12-17. Mizoram offers a gateway for engaging in international trade with Southeast Asian countries. . The state provides a wide variety of incentives under its various policies. . Government is taking steps to boost palm oil cultivation in the state. . Special incentives for promotion of export-oriented industries and other thrust sectors are also provided.

4 MIZORAM For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org MIZORAM VISION 2020

. Improving standard of living of people in the region to meet the . Government plans to grow GSDP by national standard by 2020. 12.8 per cent and per capita GSDP by . Improving the quality and 10.1 per cent over the period 2015- creating state-of-art hospitals 2022. and educational institutions.

. Encouraging public investment in infrastructure to attract Quality of life of . Better governance and ensuring private investment. people Growth rate in GSDP peace and harmony through . Creating a centre for maximising self-governance and trade and commerce increased people participation. through improving Promoting relations with investments Governance neighbouring countries. Vision 2020

. Encouraging HYV crops Agriculture Industry . Development of agro-processing and through better use of organic sericulture industries. manure, fertilizers and pesticides. . Increase in investment in . Preventing soil erosion by manufacturing units depending upon controlling floods. Infrastructure Tourism the availability of resources in the . Promoting cultivation of region. horticulture crops.

. NER Vision 2020 recognises the challenges faced by power sector in . Focusing and developing services that Mizoram. Objective of the vision is to would promote tourism and create upgrade and expand the power employment opportunities in the state. transmission network in the state.

Source: NER Vision 2020; HYV: High Yielding Variety

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Parameters Mizoram

Capital Aizawl

Geographical area (lakh sq. km) 21,081

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 Source: Maps of India Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males) 976

. Mizoram shares borders with other north-eastern states of Manipur, Literacy rate (%) 91.33 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 2017-18

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Parameter Mizoram All states Source

Economy 2016-17 2016-17

Planning and Implementation Department, GSDP as a percentage of all states’ GSDP 0.11 100.0 Government of Mizoram, MOSPI

Planning and Implementation Department, GSDP growth rate (%) 6.49 10.80 Government of Mizoram, MOSPI

Planning and Implementation Department, Per capita GSDP (US$) 2,006 1,750.29 Government of Mizoram, MOSPI

Physical Infrastructure

Installed power capacity (MW) 192.02 344,002.39 Central Electricity Authority, as of March 2018

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of Wireless subscribers1 (No) 13,131,144 1,156,867,852 February 2018 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of Internet subscribers1 (million) 5.19 445.96 December 2017 NHAI, Roads and Building Department-Government National highway length (km) 1,423 122,432 of India, as of February 2018

Airports (No) 1 125 Airports Authority of India

Note: GSDP, per capita GSDP figures are taken at current prices, Exchange Rate used is average of 2016-17, i.e. USD = INR 67.09, 1Combined figures for the Northeast states comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura

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Parameter Mizoram All states Source

Social Indicators

Literacy rate (%) 91.33 73.0 Census 2011

Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 15.5 20.4 SRS Bulletin, September 2017

Investment

Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, From FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 0.1041 367.93 April 2000 to December 2017

1Combined figures for the Northeast states comprising Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura; SRS: Sample Registration System

8 MIZORAM For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – GSDP

GSDP of Mizoram at current prices Per Capita GSDP of Mizoram at current prices

3 180 2,500 150000 CAGR (in Rs) 17.61% CAGR (in Rs) 15.55%

160

2,000 120000

140

163.34

2 2.43 120

2.34

134,615

153.39 128,685

2.21 1,500 90000

100

135.09

2,006.48

115,366 1,965.86

1,886.61

80 1.70

1,000 60000

88,843

1.54 1.51

1 102.93 60

1,468.48

83.62

73,708

1,362.82 1,353.68

72.59 40 1 500 65,347 30000 20

0 0 0 0

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

2015-16 P 2015-16 P 2015-16

2016-17 Pr 2016-17 Pr 2016-17

US$ billion Rs billion US$ Rs

. At current prices, the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of . The state’s per capita GSDP in 2016-17 (Pr) was Rs 134,615 Mizoram reached Rs 163.34 billion (US$ 2.43 billion) in 2016- (US$ 2,006). . 17 (Pr) . The per capita GSDP (in Rs) increased a CAGR of 15.55 per . The state’s GSDP (in Rs) increased at a Compound Annual cent between 2011-12 and 2016-17. Growth Rate of 17.61 per cent between 2011-12 and 2016-17.

Note: exchange rates used are averages of each year, provided on page 49, P – Provisional Estimate, Pr – Projected Source: Planning and Implementation Department, Government of Mizoram

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NSDP of Mizoram at current prices Per Capita NSDP of Mizoram at current prices

3 160 2,000 150000

CAGR (in Rs) 18.84% CAGR (in Rs) 16.76%

140 1,800

2 1,600 120000

2.26 120

1,865

151.80

2.09 1,400

1,750

1,685

1.97 136.51

2 100 1,200 90000

125,107

120.67

114,524

80 1,000

1,282

1.49

103,049

1,202 1,194

1 1.35 800 60000

1.34

89.89 60

600 77,584

73.75 40 64.04

1 400 65,013 30000 57,654 20 200

0 0 0 0

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

2015-16 P 2015-16 P 2015-16

2016-17 Pr 2016-17 Pr 2016-17

US$ billion Rs billion US$ Rs

. At current prices, the Net State Domestic Product of Mizoram . The state’s per capita NSDP in 2016-17 (Pr) was Rs 125,107 reached Rs 151.80 billion (US$ 2.26 billion) in 2016-17 (Pr) (US$ 1,865). . . The state’s NSDP (in Rs) increased at a Compound Annual . The per capita GSDP (in Rs) increased a CAGR of 16.76 per Growth Rate of 18.84 per cent between 2011-12 and 2016-17. cent between 2011-12 and 2016-17.

Note: exchange rates used are averages of each year, provided on page 49, P – Provisional Estimate, Pr – Projected Source: Planning and Implementation Department, Government of Mizoram

10 MIZORAM For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF GSVA

. With a CAGR (in Rs) of 22.75 per cent between and 2011-12 and GSVA composition by sector at current prices 2017-18, the primary sector has been the fastest growing sector and was also the largest contributor to Mizoram’s economy in 2016-17 100% (Pr), with a 32.86 per cent share in the state’s GSVA. The growth 59.43% CAGR 43.50% was driven by agriculture, fishing and forestry. 90% . The tertiary sector contributed 43.50 per cent to Mizoram’s GSVA in 80% 9.64% 2016-17 and grew at 9.64 per cent CAGR between 2011-12 and 2016-17 while the secondary sector grew at 20.95 per cent CAGR in 70% the same period and contributed 23.64 per cent in 2016-17. 60%

23.64% 50%

40% 19.78% 19.78% 30% 32.86%

20% 20.80% 10% 32.86% 0% 2011-12 2016-17 Pr

Primary Secondary Tertiary

Note: Pr – Projected Source: Planning and Implementation Department, Government of Mizoram

11 MIZORAM For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION AND HORTICULTURE PRODUCTION

. Approximately 60 per cent of workers in Mizoram are engaged in Production of Major Agricultural Crops in 2016-17 agriculture & allied sectors. Paddy is the principal food crop & the staple food in Mizoram. The state has a minimum annual Crops Area (hectares) Production (Tonnes) requirement of 180,000 metric tonnes of rice. Over 65 per cent of the state’s rice requirement is currently being met by imports from other states. Paddy 36,858 61,516 . Rice production for 2017-18 is estimated at 80,000 metric tonnes. Maize 5,779 8,911 . Total area under cultivation of oil palm increased 885 hectares during 2017-18 ( up to November 2017) whereas the production of Pulses 3,529 4,774 crude palm oil reached 291 metric tonnes during the same time period. . Agro-climatic conditions in Mizoram are suitable for growing a wide range of fruits. Mizoram accounts for about 13.2 per cent of the total fruits produced in the Northeast. . Anthurium cut flowers are exported to countries such as UAE, the UK, Japan, Australia. . Programs like NLUP to assist poor farmers to abandon shifting cultivation and change to permanent systems of farming. . The state government under programme named as New Land Use Policy (NLUP) financially assisted 131,940 families against an original target of 120,000 families for doing settled farming instead of the traditional & age-old ‘jhum’ cultivation.

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2017-18,, 3rd Advanced Estimates for Horticulture by Department of Agriculture and farmers Welfare

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. According to the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP), Cumulative FDI equity inflows1, since April 2000 (US$ million) FDI inflows to the Northeast states totalled to US$ 104 million from April 2000 to December 2017. 120 . Northeast states accounted for 0.03 per cent share of the total Indian FDI inflows.

100 96 104

84 94

80 78 79 73

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18*

Note: *up to December 2017, 1Including Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura Source: Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion

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. Budget highlights: Annual Budget (Estimates in US$ Million)

• Gross revenue expenditure by the Mizoram government in 2018- Sector Expenditure 19 is estimated at Rs 7,181.62 crore (US$ 1.11 billion).

• Gross state capital expenditure during the year is estimated at Rs Agriculture 35.17 2,161.64 crore (US$ 335.40 million). Horticulture 11.24 • Expenditure under the New Economic Development Policy (NEDP) has been increased to Rs 1,000 crore (US$ 155.16 School Education 167.32 million) in 2018-19. Higher and Technical Education 31.04 • The state government is expected to have a revenue surplus of Rs 1,729.81 crore (US$ 268.40 million) during 2018-19. Tourism 2.00

Public Works 113.25

Urban Development & Poverty 57.36 Alleviation Information and Communication 57.36 Technology

Power 17.96

Rural Development 65.27

Social Welfare 20.31

Note: exchange rate used is USD = INR 64.45 Source: Mizoram state budget 2018-19

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. The state had a road network of 7,632.6 km during 2017-18* with Road Network in Mizoram (2017-18*) 4,734.8 km of black top roads and 2,897.8 km of unsurfaced roads. Mizoram had 1,423 km of national highways as of February 2018. Black Top Unsurfaced Total Length Road Class . The road density in the state was measured at 36.196 km per 100 (km) (km) (km) square km during 2017-18*. National Highways - - 1,423 . 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 State Highways 170 0 170 neighbouring states. Major District Roads 601.4 0 601.4 . The key agencies that maintain roads in the state include the Public Works Department (PWD) & Pushpak (Border Roads Organisation). Other District Roads 769.7 208.6 978.3 . Mizoram has started a road project for better road connectivity with broader trade centres like Bangladesh & Myanmar under Regional Village Roads 440.3 1,470.3 1,910.6 Transport Connectivity Programme. Roads within Towns 509.3 195.6 704.9 & Villages City Roads 253.7 43.7 297.4

Source: National Highways Authority of India, *Mizoram Economic Survey 2017-18

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. Announcements under state budget 2018-19: Road type Road length (km) • Rs 100 crore (US$ 15.52 million) allocated for improvement of roads under New Economic Development policy (NEDP). NH-154 58 • A new State Road Fund has been created with a corpus of Rs 50 NH-150 140 crore (US$ 7.76 million) for 2018-19 NH-44A 130 . The World Bank has funded US$ 107 million for Mizoram State Road Project Phase II (MSRP-II) for the development of roads in the NH-54A 9 state with an aim to better connect the state with neighbouring NH-54B 27 countries . New roads are being constructed under the Look East Policy, NH-54 522 across southern part of Mizoram, for linking the state with the NH-502A 100 neighbouring countries for enhancing the exchange of goods, access to social & economic development, etc. Grand total 986

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, State Budget 2018-19

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. 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 Railway station, Bairabi for making seat reservations and selling railway tickets for the Indian railways.

. The state’s capital Aizwal is expected to get rail connectivity by 2022.

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey,, Maps of India

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. Mizoram has one operational airport at Lengpui. Daily air connectivity is available through multiple air carriers. . All eight district capitals are now connected by the state government’s helicopter service which connects at least two destinations in a day. . 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 2019. . During 2017-18*, the Lengpui airport of Mizoram recorded a total freight of 703 tonnes, 270,027 passengers and 3,307 aircraft movements.

Lengpui (Aizawl) airport traffic

2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 * Airport, Lengpui Aircraft movement 2,839 3,510 3,307 (no) Source: Maps of India Passenger traffic 175,137 235,613 270,027 (no)

Freight (tonnes) 286 730 703

Source: * up to February 2018 Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16, Airports Authority of India

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. As of March 2018, Mizoram had a total installed power generation Installed Power Capacity (MW) capacity of 192.02 MW (comprising 36.47 MW from state utilities &

155.35 MW from central utilities). Renewable power & thermal power 180

contributed 94.19 MW and 61.16 MW, respectively. 150

192.02

120

160.9

. The state has the potential to harness 4,500 MW of hydro power. As

149.9 149.9

138.9 138.9

of March 2018, Mizoram had an installed capacity to produce 94.19 90 136.9

130.9

121.8 119.3 MW of hydro power. 60 . All 704 villages in the state have been electrified. 30

. In January 2017, NHPC had signed PPA with the state government 0 for a power purchase agreement, for the forthcoming hydro projects,

namely Tawang-I & Tawang-II in Arunachal Pradesh.

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 . The 60 MW Tuirial hydro electric power project was launched in December 2017. The state has become a power surplus state with . In March 2017, the state Geology and Mineral Resources ministry launch of this project. announced that ONGC has discovered hydrocarbon gas deposit at Meidum village in Kolasib district. ONGC estimates that the gas field . The Government of India and the World Bank have signed a US$ discovered would be able to produce 5,52,674 cubic feet of gas per 470 million loan agreement to support Mizoram’s Transmission and day. 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.

Source: Central Electricity Authority; Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16; Mizoram State Budget 2017-18, *upto February

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. According to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Telecom infrastructure (as of February 2018) Northeast had a total of 13,131,144 wireless subscribers and (1) 112,555 wireline subscribers as of February 2018. Wireless subscribers 13,131,144

(1) . By the end of February 2018, 712,500 subscribers had submitted Wire-line subscribers 112,555

request for mobile number portability in the North East. (1)(2) Internet subscribers (million) 5.19 . Tele-density in the North East region was recorded to be 93 per cent (1) as of February 2018. Teledensity (%) 93

. BSNL, the largest telecom service provider in the state and provides landline connections in Mizoram.

Performance Status of BharatNet (NOFN Project) (As of November 2017)

No. of GPs in Phase-I* 1,021

Pipe laid (kms.)* 1,440

Cable laid (kms.) 497

GPs for which cable laid 91

No. of GPs Lit* 75

Note: (1)Combined figures for Northeast states comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura, 2As of December 2017 Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India;

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. The state government created Urban Development and & Poverty NEC projects Alleviation Department in 2006-07 to implement various schemes for housing, urban development and reduction of poverty. 35 32.68 . Under State Budget 2018-19 Rs 80 crore (US$ 12.41 million) has 30 been allocated to the Urban Development and & Poverty Alleviation 25 Department for ‘Improvement of Urban Infrastructure in Cities and 20 Towns’. 15 11.53 . Under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 10 7.96 (AMRUT), which is being implemented in Aizwal, Rs 46.67 crore 11 11 5 11 5 3 3.44 (US$ 7.2 million) was allocated in 2016-17. 1.33 0 . 11 new projects were undertaken by the North Eastern Council in 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2016-17 with an approved cost of Rs 46.67 crore (US$ 11.53 crore). Sanctioned Projects Approved Costs (US$ 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. 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.

Source: JNNURM, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER)

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. Mizoram is among the top ranking states in the country in terms of Literacy rates (%) literacy rate. Mizoram has a literacy rate of 91.33 per cent; the male literacy rate is 93.34 per cent and the female literacy rate is 89.26%. Total literacy rate 91.33 GER at the primary & middle-school level has been high, indicating low number of students dropping out. Male literacy 93.34 . A total of Rs 185.45 crore (US$ 28.65 million) was allocated to the state in 2017-18 under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan. Female literacy 89.26

. To bring down the tobacco consumption rate in Mizoram, the state government announced in June 2017 that it will introduce anti- Funds allocated under SSA Scheme (US$ million) tobacco lessons in middle school syllabus in 50 middle schools under the New Economic Development Policy. 32.0 Education infrastructure in Mizoram (2016-17) 31.5 31.6 31.0 31.1 Universities 2 30.5 30.0 Colleges 22 29.5 Higher secondary schools 163 29.0 29.4 28.5 High schools 640 28.7 28.0 Primary Schools 1,968 27.5 Middle Schools 1,542 27.0 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2017-18; SSA – Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan; MDM – Mid Day Meal , AISHE 2016-17, * As of April 25, 2016

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. In August 2015, the government established a medical college at the Health indicators of Mizoram (2017) Falkwan Referral Hospital in Mizoram. The state government has initiated Vanaspati Van project to enhance availability of herbal Birth rate 15.5 medicines to the rural population. As of November 2017, the Death rate 4.2 Mizoram Institute of Medical Education and Research (MIMER) is waiting for approval from the Medical Council of India. Infant mortality rate 27 . Out of total establishment of 830 village health & sanitation committees (VHSC) in the state, the work on setting up of 15 VHSCs Health indicators of Mizoram (2017-2018*) is under process in the state, as per economic survey 2015-16.

. Under the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Primary health centres 76 Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH), the state government has decided to provide the rural poor of Mizoram with free medicines Primary health sub-centres 520 during 2016-17.

. With the introduction of Mission Indradhanush, in March 2015, a total Community health centres 9 of 3,351 children were immunised out of which 964 children were immunised for the 1st time during 2015-16. Government and non-government 31 hospitals . Organised on February 14, 2017, by the Mizoram State AIDS Control Society & the Aizawl-based Association for Voluntary Blood Doctor-population ratio 1:2,455 Donation, a mass blood donation drive witnessed presence of 500 youths, at the Aizawl Civil Hospital. Nurse-population ratio 1:666

Health worker-population ratio 1:590

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2014-15, Statistical Handbook of Mizoram, 2014, SRS Bulletin 2015, *Data as of March 2018

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. 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.

. The Chief Minister of the state is pressing on the need for Mizo’s all over India to come together and foster cultural integration.

. The ‘Young Legends League’ for under -12 football matches which will be held for a period of six months in Mizoram started from November 2017.

. Mizoram government has launched the Catch Them Young policy and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Trusts in an effort to make the state the sports hub of the country.

. Mizoram hosted Indian Film Festival in January 2018 as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan.

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2014-15, ESPN

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. Mizoram has eight industrial estates, of which five are operational Industrial units (2014-15) and the remaining are yet to be developed. Registered SSI units 8,554 . Zoram Industrial Development Corporation (ZIDCO) is responsible for the overall development of industrial infrastructure in the state. Handicraft training centres 9 . ZIDCO has established an Integrated Infrastructure Development Handloom training centres 5 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 State enterprises for development of various trades Government of Mizoram recommended the restructuring of ZIDCO to . Mizoram Agriculture Marketing Corporation improve the profitability of the organization. . Mizoram Food and Allied Industries Corporation . The handicraft production centre at Luangmual manufactures items of Mizo crafts like – Khumbeu, Thulte, Thlangra, Hnam, etc. and . Mizoram Khadi and Village Industries Board promotes the crafts of the state. . Zoram Energy Development Agency

. Thenzawl is to be named “Handloom City”, stepping up the impetus . Zoram Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation for handloom textiles in the state. . Zoram Industrial Development Corporation . During 2015-16, the total number of handloom units in Thenzawl was 821.

. Moreover, as per budget 2018-19, an amount of US$ 13.7 million has been allocated to the industry sector.

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2015-16, Statistical Handbook of Mizoram 2010, NEDFi Databank; SSI: Small Scale Industry

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. The following table shows different industrial areas and their respective status.

Parameters Total area (in bighas) Present status

Industrial estate, Zuangtui 314.70 Out of 231 demarcated, 211 plots are allotted to 165 industrial units.

Allotment process is yet started and 68 units are now given provisional Industrial growth centre, Luangmual 766.42 allotments and expected to accommodate many more enterprises.

Industrial estate, Bairabi 26.20 Yet to be developed.

Industrial estate, Kolasib 32.33 Yet to be developed.

Industrial estate, Pukpui 76.68 Demarcation of plot completed, and allotment is given to 2 units.

Industrial estate, Hmunhmeltha 104.40 Yet to be developed.

Bamboo Technology Park, Sairang 130.13 Out of 10 plots demarcated 3 plots have been alloted.

32 plots were developed and allotted to entrepreneurs; 14 units are now in Export Promotion Industrial Park at 1,390.22 operation. Up-gradation of the Park is being done and expected to accommodate Lengte some more small enterprises.

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2017-18

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. The natural resources, climatic conditions and policy incentives in the Key industries in Mizoram state support investments in bamboo, sericulture, tourism, agro- . Bamboo products and agro-processing sectors. . Energy . Industrial units in the state primarily comprise of small scale . Sericulture industries. . Agriculture and horticulture . Mizoram is setting up a special economic zone (SEZ) in the . Tourism Northeast with assistance from the North East Council. The SEZ will be located at Khawnuam village in Champhai. Bamboo-based . Food processing industries would play a major role in the proposed SEZ. . IT . Handloom and handicrafts . Minerals and stones . Medicinal plants

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2014-15, NEDFi Database

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. Bamboo forests cover 31 per cent (6,446 sq. km) of Mizoram’s Summary of initiatives taken by the Mizoram government geographical area, with a yield of 3.2 million tonnes per year. There . Establishment of nine bamboo chipping clusters. is an estimated growing stock of 25.26 million metric tonnes of 35 . Production of bamboo construction materials. varieties of bamboo in the state. 14 per cent of the bamboo stock in . Revival of Mizoram Venus Bamboo. India is available in Mizoram. During 2015-16, various initiatives . Establishment of three round agarbati stick making units. were taken by the state government for the enhancement of the . Project square agarbati sticks for jail inmates. bamboo industry. The “Awareness Campaign on Bamboo Furniture . Establishment of two units of bamboo sliver and one mat making unit at & Setting Up of Bamboo Furniture Clusters” & the “Awareness Darlak and Bairabi, respectively. Campaign on Bamboo Utilisation & Setting Up of Clusters” took . Establishment of bamboo pebble unit at E. Phaileng. place in 6 & 11 villages of the state, respectively. . Establishment of bamboo charcoal and bamboo vinegar unit. . The National Bamboo Mission (NBM), a centrally sponsored . Training on handicraft items in association of UNIDO. 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 Funds under National Agro-Forestry & Bamboo Mission Assam (a unit of Hindustan Paper Corp.) is the largest consumer of (NABM) bamboo resources of Mizoram. Bamboo Development Agency of the 4 state government has entered into a joint venture with private partners for commercial production of bamboo floor boards, parquets 3 3.34 3.33 3.12 & bamboo-teakwood doors. 2.83 2 2.32 1.26 1.26 Bamboo bearing area by density in recorded forest area (area in km) 1 2.04

Recorded Pure Dense Scattered Clumps Bamboo 0.65 0.65 0.48 0.00 forest bamboo bamboo bamboo hacked regeneration 0 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17* 2017-18**

16,717 226 6,116 2,757 104 42 Allocation Released

Note: *Fund was released only for maintenance of plantation carried out during 2014-15 & 2015-16, **Fund is being released only for maintenance of plantation carried out during 2015-16 Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2014-15, Bamboo Development Agency, Ministry of Agriculture

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. During 2017-18 (up to October), revenue of 11,273.54 crore (US$ 1.75 billion) was collected through bamboos.

. During 2016-17, nine bamboo furniture clusters, eight bamboo handicraft clusters, one bamboo harvesting cluster as well as three 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, Mizoram Economic Survey 2017-18

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. 60 sites have been identified for installation of small hydro plants & Central financial assistance/subsidy provided for renewable 15 have been given approval. power projects . Several incentives & concessions are provided by the central & state governments for non-conventional power generation units. A few of 1.6 them are: 1.49 • Eligible producers, who consume the self generated electricity or 1.4 sell it to a nominated 3rd party, will be exempted from electricity duty. 1.2 • Eligible industry status would be conferred to companies 1.17 producing electricity from non-conventional energy sources under 1 the schemes governed by industry department & would be given all the incentives available to “eligible producers” for establishing 0.8 such power generation plants. They would also be granted concession available to the industrial units in the backward region. 0.6 • The state government will attempt to provide for all incentives & facilities granted by the central government for similar undertaking 0.4 in other states. • Renewable energy equipment & materials would be exempted 0.2 0.28 from state sales tax.

• In March 2017, the state government announced the discovery of 0 a hydrocarbon (gas) deposit at Meidum Village in Kolasib district. 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 The field survey report provided by the state-run ONGC estimates that the field would be able to produce 5,52,674 standard cubic feet of gas in a day.

Source: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Central Electricity Authority, State Budget 2016-17, News articles

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. 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.

Financial projects proposals (2015-16) (US$ million)

Department name Production growth Infrastructure & assets Flexi Fund

Agriculture (Crop Husbandry) 2.985 1.08 0.154

Agriculture (Research & 0.540 0.164 0.02 Education)

Horticulture 0.773 0.31 0.04

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2015-16, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Government of India

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

160 1,400

150 149 152

140 1,200 1,294 136 138 1,293 120 1,000

100

800

886

80 790

600

60 628

51 400 40 45 48

42 42

323

30 200 312

295 289

20 282 242 17 229

0 0

2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

2017-18* 2017-18*

. Total area under horticulture cultivation in the state reached 137,670 hectares during 2017-18* while total production reached 628,400 metric tonnes.

Note: * 1st advance estimates Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2017-18; State Budget 2015-16

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Milk production (tonnes) Meat production (tonnes)

30,000 16,000

14,000

25,000

12,000 14,000

13,158 24,159

20,000

12,560

12,189

10,000 12,037

22,000

11,755

20,490 10,235

15,000

8,000 9,700

15,305

6,000

10,000 13,950 13,639

11,427 4,000 10,633 5,000 2,000

0 0

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

. In 2016-17, total milk production stood at 24,159 tonnes.

. Total meat production including meat from cattle, buffaloes, mithun, goats and pigs during 2016-17 stood at 11,755 tonnes. Egg production in the state reached 39.79 million in 2016-17.

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2017-18

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. Mizoram has 24,000 hectares of area that could be utilised for fish Inland fish production (metric tonnes) farming; of which, just 5,450 hectares have been developed as ponds and tanks until 2016-17. In 2014-15, the Government of India 9,000 released US$ 0.9 million under various fisheries schemes to promote the fishery sector in Mizoram. 8,000

. The industry has great potential as only around 19% of the state’s

fishing potential has been utilised up till now. 7,000

7,630

. The state’s fish production grew at a CAGR of 11.94% during 2007- 6,000

6,828

08 to 2016-17 and reached 7,630 metric tonnes. 6,387

5,000 5,940

. Demand for table-sized fish is estimated to be 14,300 MT by the end 5,600 5,400

of the 12th Five-Year Plan. Out of the set target, 45% has been 5,200

4,000

achieved till 2014-15. To meet this target, the government plans to

develop 3,000 hectares of ponds & tanks. 3,000 4,060

. The state government is targeting to become self-sufficient in fish 3,200 2,000 production. 2,765

. In 2016-17, around 15,861 fish farmers were employed in the 1,000 fisheries sector of Mizoram in comparison with 13,546 farmers in 0

2015-16.

2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2017-18, Ministry of Agriculture, Department of animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries

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. Mizoram accounts for about 12 per cent of the total fruits produced in Funds releases for technology upgradation/establishment/ Northeast India, and the yield per hectare is on the rise because of modernisation of food processing industries in Mizoram adoption of modern horticultural practices. 0.12 . With abundant natural resources and supporting policies, the food processing sector offers potential for investment. 0.11 0.1 . Allied services such as cold chain management also provide potential for investment. 0.08 . A special purpose vehicle (SPV) has been formed with private sector companies to set up a plant for processing turmeric, ginger, chilli, 0.06 fruits and other horticultural products. 0.06 . Under the centrally sponsored scheme – National Mission on Food Processing (NMFP), the central government releases funds for the 0.04 establishment, upgradation and modernisation of food processing industries in Mizoram. 0.02 0.02

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

Source: Ministry of Food Processing Industries ; Mizoram Budget 2015-16

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. With its highly green hills, crisscrossing rivers, and interspersed Projects during the 12th Five-Year Plan lakes, Mizoram is a tourist’s paradise. Project name Cost (US$ million) . Under the Swadesh Darshan scheme, North East India circuit and eco circuit are being developed in Mizoram. Tourist destination Chakhang 0.34 . Creation of tourist complexes, adventure sports and resort facilities, amusement parks, health farms, hotels, convention centres, tourist Tourist destination Niawhtlang 0.34 travel services, etc., offer various avenues for investment in the tourism sector of Mizoram. Convention centre at Berawtlang 0.78

. Some of the wild life sanctuaries and national parks in the state are: Tourist destination Chawngte 0.64 Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary, Phawngpui National park, Thorangtlang Wildlife Sanctuary, Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary, Tourist destination Palak 0.73 Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary, Blue Mountain National Park & Murlen National Park. Tourist circuit Maubawk–Chakheitla 1.15 . Around 68,210 tourists visited the state during 2016-17 and 45,552 tourists arrived in 2017 upto November. Tourist lodge Serchhip 0.29 . An amount of US$ 8.1 million was sanctioned for the state of Mizoram in 2014-15 for 3 projects related to Product/Infrastructure Serlui ‘B’ Lake Destination 0.64 Development for Destinations & Circuits (PIDDC), IT & rural tourism (RT) as well as fairs & festivals. Tourist destination Aizawl (units) 0.76

Tourist lodge Khawzawl 0.56

Tourist destination Demagri 0.80

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2017-18

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Number of tourists (‘000) Revenue from tourism (US$ ‘000)

80.0 450 1.1 0.8 1.0 70.0 1.1 1.0 0.8 0.7 0.6 404 60.0 0.7 68 67 67 360 64 63 380 374 50.0 58 58 0.7 345 352 57 325 54 270 320 40.0 45 261 30.0 240 248 20.0 180 10.0 90 0.0

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Domestic Foreign 2008-09 2017-18*

. During FY18 (upto November 2017), tourism sector of the state recorded revenues of US$ 0.25 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.

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2017-18, News articles, Ministry of Tourism; *upto Nov 2017

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. Mizoram’s IT policy aims to increase the use of IT in the industrial and government sectors.

. With the second highest literacy rate in the country, affordable costs, strong English-speaking population, improved telecommunications connectivity & favourable climate, Mizoram is well positioned to attract investments in the IT industry.

. The Mizoram government plans to set up software technology parks in the state to provide a one-stop-shop for IT industries.

. The IT policy also provides various incentives and concessions for investments in the sector. Under this policy, the government is offering power subsidy, subsidy on quality certification, subsidy on generating sets, subsidy on infrastructure, subsidy on land and subsidy on manpower development.

. The government wants to attract companies in the IT sector as it thinks it has the potential to become one of the fastest modes of all round development of the state.

. In December 2016, a pilot project launched by Aizwal Municipal Corporation, made Aizwal the first city in the North-Eastern region to have free Wi-fi.

. Women self-help groups (SHGs), formed under the North East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP), run by Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Ministry, have started working towards enforcing economic empowerment of individual members.

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16, State Budget 2016-17

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. Factors such as good climatic conditions, fertility of the soil and . During 2016-17, raw silk production in Mizoram stood at 76 metric rainfall help in the breeding of all kinds of silkworms in Mizoram. All tonnes and reached 81 metric tonnes in 2017-18 (up to November varieties of silk, including mulberry, eri, muga, tasar and raw silk, are 2017). commercially exploited in the state. . The Government of Mizoram has approved sericulture projects in the . The state government is working towards bringing maximum families state worth US$ 5.39 million under the Integrated Sericulture under sericulture farming and silkworm rearing. The government of Development Project (ISDP) for 2015-16 to 2017-18. Additionally, Mizoram has opened one research & training institute at Aizawl under Intensive Bivoltine Sericulture Development Projects, US$ 5 (Zemabawk) which provides training and certification courses in million is proposed to be allocated for the production of high quality Sericulture. bivoltine silk.

. During 2016-17, a total of 4,294 farmers from 176 villages were engaged in sericulture across a land area of 5,300 hectares.

. The state government had established one research & training Production (metric tonnes) Name institute at Zemabawk to impart training in sericulture. 2016-171

. Infrastructural facilities available under the state government for Mulberry raw silk 70.69 development of mulberry silk include:

• Research & training institute. Eri raw silk 4.91

• Reeling factory and silk yarn processing unit. Muga raw silk 0.715 • Mulberry farms.

• Chowki rearing centres. Oak tasar raw silk 0.039

• Grainage centres.

Note: 2015-16(1) : till October 2016 Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2017-18

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. As of May 2015, the state had 37,315 handloom units with around Financial assistance to the handloom weavers (in US$ Million) 52,741 handloom weavers and allied workers.

. Ethnic handloom and crafts of Mizoram have a large market in India 0.70 and abroad. Bamboo crafts and the ready-to-wear ethnic clothing are 0.68 being marketed by the government agencies. 0.60 . Further a project proposal of US$ 0.03 million has been submitted to the Ministry of Textiles by the state government for the endorsement 0.50 of handloom industry.

. The Mizoram government is expanding the business by involving 0.40 private players in manufacturing, marketing and distribution of handloom and crafts of Mizoram. 0.30 . As of May 2015, there were 9 handicraft training centres & 3 handloom training centres in the state. 0.20 . As of 2015-16, there were a total of 821 handloom units in state’s Thenzawl district. These units produced textile products worth US$ 1.68 million during 2015-16. 0.10 0.11 0.05 0.04

0.00

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

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2015-16, State Budget 2016-17

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Funds released under National Handloom Development Programme (2014-15) – US$

Block Level Clusters* 693,913

Integrated Handloom Development Scheme (IHDS) 9,950

Handloom Marketing Assistance (HMA) 36,500

Funds released under Handicraft Schemes (2016-17) – US$ thousand

Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana 116.83

Design and technological up-gradation* 1000

Human resource development scheme* 2000

Note: *2015-16 Source: Ministry of Textiles, Government of India

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. 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.

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2014-15

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Central Sector Funds Released under National Medicinal Funds Approved Under National AYUSH Mission (US$ ‘000) Plants Board (US$ ‘000)

160.00 151.30 300.00

140.00 250.00 273.36 120.00 200.00 100.00 179.04

80.00 150.00

60.00 68.76 100.00 40.00 50.00 20.00 22.32 46.55 0.00 0.00 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

. Mizoram has rich flora & fauna with a variety of medicinal plants.

. About 94 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 & 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. Note: AYUSH - Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy Source: Mizoram Economic Survey ; Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy

43 MIZORAM For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org KEY APPROVALS REQUIRED

Approvals and clearances required Department

Incorporation of company Registrar of Companies

Registration, Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum (IEM), industrial licences

Permission for land use Department of Industries

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 Department Water connection

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Approvals and clearances required Department Source

Hotel (per room per night) US$ 8 to U$ 25 Ministry of Tourism

Office space rent (2,000 sq ft) US$ 60 to US$ 600 per month Industry sources

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

Unskilled: US$ 4.19 Ministry of Labour and Employment, Labour cost (minimum wages per day) (2016) Semi-skilled: US$ 4.5 Government of India Skilled: US$ 5.7- 7.14

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Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region Zoram Industrial Development Corporation

258, 1st floor, Vigyan Bhavan-Annexe New Secretariat Complex, Khatla, Aizawl, New Delhi - 110011 P. Box – 125, AIZWAL - 796 001. MIZORAM Ph. 0389-2310190, 2326271(Fax) Phone: 91-11-2302 2401, 2302 2400 Website: http://industries.mizoram.gov.in/psizidco.html Fax: 91-11-2306 2754 Website: www.mdoner.gov.in

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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Objectives

North East Industrial and . To promote the Northeast as an attractive investment destination through several concessions and incentives with Investment Promotion expansion of capacity/modernisation and diversification. Policy (NEIIPP) 2007 Read more

. To promote bamboo cultivation and bamboo-based industries. Bamboo Policy 2002 . To protect, conserve the rich bio-diversity associated with bamboo forests and regrowth areas.

IT Policy 2001 . To develop IT for employment generation, wealth creation and economic growth in the state.

New Land Use Policy . To develop all suitable land for cultivation and facilitate land for farmers

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Objectives

New Industrial Policy . To engineer growth in the state by rapid industrialisation. 2002 . To ensure balanced sectoral and regional growth by promoting industries under all sectors.

Power Policy for Power Through Non- . To promote generation of grid-grade power through non-conventional energy sources in the context of non Conventional Energy polluting, renewable inputs like solar, wind, small hydel, biomass and other wastes. Sources Read more

. To create infrastructure facilities, provide incentives and marketing as well as technical support to industries. The Mizoram Industrial Policy 2012 . To create employment opportunities particularly to the vulnerable section of the society and people in rural area, ensuring inclusive development. Read more

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Exchange Rates (Fiscal Year) Exchange Rates (Calendar Year)

Year INR INR Equivalent of one US$ Year INR Equivalent of one US$

2004–05 44.95 2005 44.11

2005–06 44.28 2006 45.33

2006–07 45.29 2007 41.29 2007–08 40.24 2008 43.42 2008–09 45.91 2009 48.35 2009–10 47.42 2010 45.74 2010–11 45.58 2011 46.67 2011–12 47.95 2012 53.49 2012–13 54.45 2013 58.63 2013–14 60.50 2014 61.03 2014-15 61.15

2015-16 65.46 2015 64.15

2016-17 67.09 2016 67.21

2017-18 64.45 2017 65.12

Source: Reserve bank of India, Average for the year

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