Aizawl: Mizoram’s Minister of State for Labour, Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (LESDE) and Sports & Youth Services, Sh. Lalnghinglova Hmar, extended an invitation to investors attending the North East Investors Summit to visit Mizoram and explore business opportunities.
Speaking at the summit, organized by the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER), Hmar emphasized Mizoram’s potential as an attractive destination for investment and a hub for economic growth.
The investors’ meeting was held at the Hilton Hotel, Chennai, on the evening of February 5, under the initiative of the DoNER Ministry. The gathering was addressed by DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Mizoram Sports Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar.
Hmar highlighted Mizoram’s projected economic growth, particularly in sectors where the state government has committed to purchasing ginger, chilli, turmeric, and broom grass from farmers. He assured potential investors that the Mizoram government is actively facilitating business ventures and supporting workers as part of its handholding policy to boost entrepreneurship in the state.
The minister further elaborated that Mizoram’s two varieties of ginger—Thîngpui and Thînglaidum—along with Mizo chilli, have already received Geographical Indication (GI) tags. He emphasized the high market potential of these products outside the state and invited investors to explore opportunities in their production, processing, and commercial expansion.
Hmar also highlighted Mizoram’s abundant bamboo resources and invited industry leaders and investors to collaborate in developing superior bamboo-based products and efficient processing units. The DoNER Minister reaffirmed the Northeast’s vast potential for the bamboo industry, urging investors to visit the region, conduct thorough studies, and explore promising business opportunities.
Shifting focus to the sports sector, the Mizoram Sports Minister noted that the Northeast has long been a hub of athletic talent. With India preparing to bid for the 2036 Olympics, he emphasized that the Northeastern states are already laying the groundwork to make a significant contribution to the nation’s Olympic contingent. He urged both DoNER and private investors to support this effort by investing in sports infrastructure and training facilities in the region.
As the LESDE Minister, Hmar also underscored the high employability of Mizo youth, particularly in the hospitality sector, noting that they have excelled in various parts of the country. He urged investors to consider Mizoram as a prime location for expanding investments in this field.
DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia reiterated the central government’s commitment to the economic development of the Northeastern states, highlighting incentives and policy support. He encouraged Tamil Nadu-based investors to visit the Northeast and explore its investment opportunities, emphasizing the region’s untapped potential and emerging market prospects.
The North East Investors Summit brought together representatives from various Northeastern states, each showcasing their investment potential to prospective investors. Ramdinliani, Special Secretary of Mizoram’s Agriculture & Horticulture Department, presented the state’s agricultural and horticultural potential. She was accompanied by Maria CT Zuali, Director of the Commerce & Industries Department, and other officials. The event also featured talks from representatives of the DoNER Ministry and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI).
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