1 Citizen’s Charter Sport & Youth Services Department Soon after Mizoram became a Union Territory in 1972, the then Education and Social Welfare Department requested Capt. Zolura of Tripura, to come over to Mizoram to help out in the Youth Welfare, Scouts & Guides Cell. In January, 1974 Mr.C.Pahlira’s house at Republic Veng was rented and thus started a formal Department. At that time, Officer and Staff were : Special officer – Capt. Zolura, UDC – Zohmingthanga Miler, LDC – Varthanpuii & Rochhingpuii,Store Keeper – Lalbiaka & Kapliana and Peon - P.Robawiha & Khawma, Field Staff-Field Assistants-Lalruata Sailo, John Lalkaisanga. From this establishment Mr.H.Ralliana, a good Hockey player was sent to Patiala for Diploma Coaching in Hockey during 1973-74. He was the first NIS Diploma holder in Hockey from the State. He was employed as Field Assistant immediately. Subsequently Mr. P.Vanluia and Mr. R.Buanthanga were sent for the same training in Badminton and Football respectively. Initiatives were taken for the Scouts and Guides, Mr.Biakkunga Sailo and Miss Vanhmingthangi both teachers were deputed as Organisers in 1995. In the year 1975 - 76 Miss Lalrosangi, Mr. R. Chhawnthuama and Mr. Zoliana Royte were sent to Madras Y.M.C.A. College of Physical Education. In 1976 the Department was shifted to Chawnga Building, Khatla and more posts were created. Mr. Zoliana Royte was appointed as Youth Welfare Officer, Mr. H. Ralliana as Sr. Field Assistant. In 1977 Mr. J.Ropianga Chinzah and Mr. F. Zokima were appointed as Organisers (Sports). In 1979 the designation of Youth Welfare Officer was changed to Physical Education Officer. Captain Zolura special Officer was given the designation of Youth Welfare Officer. Mr. H. Ralliana, Sr. Field Assistant was promoted to Chief Coach . Thus this cell of Youth Welfare and Scouts & Guides was divided into three wings since 1979 as below :- 1. Physical Education Wing 2. Youth Welfare Wing 3. Sports & Coaching Wing Physical Education Wing :The Physical Education Wing took charge of physical training and School Games within the State. It sends scholars out to others States for training in sports which resulted in lots of Activities in regards to sports. The wing initiated a National Physical Fitness Programme. The motto being ‘Fit people, Fit Nation’. This programme included several activities in Athletics. Participants were tested on certain criteria for which ‘stars’ were awarded which became a selection criteria for recruitment into Police services, Major Raldothuama Colney, BSF in 1981 was deputed as Dy. Director, Physical Education Wing. Later Capt. Zolura took charge in 1993. This Department charge was taken over by Education Department. Youth Welfare Wing : The Youth Welfare Wing was controlled by the Youth Welfare Officer which catered to the needs of Bharat Scouts & Guides, Adventure Programme, NCC, NSS and YHAI. For these, a training centre was established at Tanhril in 1972, Since, 2003 much initiative have been taken with regards to programme of State and National Level at this centre. Sports & Coaching Wing : Sports & Coaching Wing looks after coaching and participation in the outside State like Subroto Football, Nehru Hockey. All India School Games, National Women Sports etc. 2 Directorate is Born : Learning the importance of sports the U.T. Government feels that it was not proper to let sports under a small cell in the Education Department and make arrangement for a separate Department. As such Wg.Cdr. J. Lalhmingliana from the Indian Air Force was appointed as Director, Sports & Youth Services. The followings were the Officers at that time :- 1. Director - Wg.Cdr.J.Lalhmingliana 2. Dy.Director - Capt.Zolura 3. Physical Edn. Officer - Zoliana Royte 4. Chief Coach - H. Ralliana 5. Youth Welfare Officer - B.K. Sailo 6. Superintendent – Zulawma The Department grew very fast, with the grant-in-aids received from C.S.S. it constructed a number of playgrounds and Indoor Stadia in many parts of the State. The Department now has its own building located at New Capital Complex funded by North East Council (NEC) at a cost Rs. 1040.20 lakhs which was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister Pu Robert Romawia Royte, Sports & Youth Services Department on the 16th Jan. 2020. 3 VISION AND MISSION 1. Formulation and implementation of all policies relating to Sports &Youth Services. 2. Mizoram State Sports Council and grant-in-aid to sports associations. 3. Bharat Scouts and Guides. 4. Adventure Sports. 5. National Service Scheme (NSS). 6. National Cadet Corps (NCC). 7. Youth Hostels. 8. Nehru Yuva Kendra. 9. Matters relating Sports Authority of India. 10. Matters relating to Mizoram Olympic Association. 11. Administration and maintenance of sports academies, hostels, sports complexes and other infrastructures for sports and youth training and development. 12. Coordination with other departments for development of sports, youth services and sports tourism. 13. Promotion and development of adventure sports and youth services in schools and colleges. 14. Development of skills and personality of youth through youth development activities. 15. Incentives awards and scholarships to outstanding sportspersons. 16. Promotion of research and scientific study on sports and youth services. 17. Training of coaches, imparting of coaching at various levels. 18. Provision of sports infrastructure including distribution and arrangement of equipment to educational and village level institutions and other stakeholders. 19. Organizing of sports competitions at various levels directly or through the agency of autonomous sports body and associations including School Games and State Games. 20. Physical education. 21. Promotion of Sports & Youth Services in school 4 ORGANISATIONAL CHART 5 ACHIEVEMENTS 2019 – 2020 1. Adoption of the Mizoram Sports Policy, 2019 : Mizoram Sports Policy, 2019 was approved by Mizoram Government on 15th November 2019. This is the first Sports Policy since Mizoram became a State. 2. Fit Mizoram Programme : To have a clean and healthy mind among the people of the state the Department on March 2019 started the ‘FIT MIZORAM MOVEMENT’. Under this Fit Mizoram Programme “Fit Mizoram fights Covid 19” and “Fit Mizoram – Home Fitness Session” were organized and was broadcasted through TV and electronic media. 3. Development of Sports Infrastructure under Externally Aided Project Scheme : To develop existing sports infrastructure Rs. 1250.00 Crores was approved from Externally Aided Project (EAP) for which DPR is being prepared. 4. Establishment of Centre of Excellence for Sports at Saidan, Kolasib : For the first time Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and Sports Authority of India have approved the establishment of Centre of Excellence for Sports at Regional Sports Training Centre (RSTC), Kolasib. Preparation of the place is in progress. 5. Non-Residential Sports Coaching Programme : As per Mizoram Sports Policy, 2019 Non-residential Coaching Programme in different sports discipline among the youths in the state have been implemented. 6. Reservation for Meritorious Sportspersons : As per Government OM No.A.12032/1/2019-P&AR(GSW) dated 14th Nov. 2019 5% of direct recruitment for Group B,C&D post is reserved for meritorious sportspersons. Promotion for sportspersons working under Government is also constituted. 7. Raising of 2nd Mixed Battalion National Cadet Corps (NCC) at Lunglei : A new National Cadet Corps Batallion – 2nd Mixed Battalion National Cadet Corp (NCC) at Lunglei was approved by Council of Ministers on 12th Feb. 2019. 8. State Training Centre for Adventure Sports : Youths in Mizoram have tremendous talents and potentials to succeed in Adventure Sports. The department have established State Training Centre for Adventure Sports at Vaipuanpho, Mamit District. In this regard Rs. 80 lakhs have been sanctioned by the Central Government, Ministry of Tribal Affairs. 6 9. Establishment of Centre of Excellence for Boxing and Volleyball : For the development of Boxing and Volleyball among the youths “Centre of Excellence for Boxing and Volleyball” is been established at Saiha, Saiha District. The Central Government, Ministry of Tribal Affairs have sanctioned Rs. 10 Crores and the work will be under Department of Social Welfare. 10. Development of Sports Infrastructure under KHELO INDIA SCHEME : The following are sanction received under KHELO INDIA SCHEME for development of Sports Infrastructure 2019-2020. (a) Laying of Artificial Turf for football at Chite, Aizawl – Rs. 500.00 lakhs (b) Laying of Artificial Turf for football at Lengpui, Aizawl – Rs. 500.00 lakhs (c) Laying of Artificial Turf for Hockey at Muallungthu, Aizawl – Rs. 550.00 lakhs 11. Development of Sports Infrastructure under Socio-Economics Development Programme (SEDP) : The Government of Mizoram have sanctioned the following under the Socio-Economics Development Programme (SEDP) for development of Sports infrastructure. (a) Construction of Mamit Indoor Stadium – Rs. 462.50 lakhs (b) Development of Leisawkawt Field, Serchhip – Rs. 195.08 lakhs (c) Development of North Vanlaiphai Football Ground (Pavilion) – Rs. 50.00 lakhs (d) Construction of Chalbawia Stand at Chhangphut Field, Champhai–Rs. 79.62 lakhs (e) Construction of Outdoor Gym at Aizawl City – Rs. 120.00 lakhs (f) Installation of Fitness Gym at Dawrpui, Aizawl – Rs. 40.00 lakhs (g) Improvement of Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Mualpui, Aizawl – Rs. 100.00 lakhs (h) Construction of Sports Hostel at Chite Sports Complex,Chite,Aizawl–Rs.150.00lakhs Additional fund of Rs.540.00 lakhs have been