PR No. 66/2025–2026

Lawngtlai, February 10, 2026: Today at 3:00 PM, Pu C. Lalsawmzuala, Chief Executive Member (CEM), Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC), paid a courtesy visit to Pu C. Lalsawivunga, Minister for District Council & Minority Affairs (DC&MA), at his office, where they discussed various important matters relating to the development of LADC.

Minister Pu C. Lalsawivunga warmly received the CEM. Emphasizing the importance of close coordination between the State Government and the Autonomous District Councils, he also advised maintaining mutual understanding and cooperation in matters related to the utilization and implementation of government funds.

CEM Pu C. Lalsawmzuala stated that since the DC&MA Department is the nodal department overseeing the ADCs, LADC places great trust in it. He requested the Minister to extend full support so that the people of LADC may witness visible developmental progress. The CEM also discussed the need for undertaking major development projects and requested the DC&MA Minister to consider the LADC under the Central Sector Scheme, in line with the Government of Mizoram notification dated 18.12.2025, wherein GAD has been designated as the Nodal Department. He specifically urged inclusion of LADC in skill development and other initiatives under the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM-VIKAS) scheme. Additionally, he highlighted the urgent need for construction of a new LADC Secretariat building, pointing out the dilapidated condition of the existing structure. The Minister informed that the matter is already under process and that he intends to pursue it further during his first visit to Delhi in the new financial year.

The CEM, Pu C. Lalsawmzuala, also expressed his gratitude to the Minister for his wholehearted efforts towards the formation of the 12th LADC Executive Committee and for prioritizing developmental works.

Written & Published by:Information & Public Relations DepartmentLADC, Lawngtlai