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Strong bambooprocessing sector
With 31 per cent of its geographical area covered by bamboo forests, the state is one ofthe leading producers of bamboo in India, contributing 14 per cent to the countrys bamboostock. It offers immense potential for commercial exploitation of the natural resources forexport-oriented industries.
Sericulture Sericulture remains one of the states key industries. As of March 2012, the industry
provided employment to 7,826 families across 314 villages.
Massive scope forfisheries
Of the 24,000 hectares of potential land for fish farming in Mizoram, just 4,100 hectares ofland has been developed until 2011-12. The 12 th Five-Year Plan aims to achieve 14,300metric tonnes of table-sized fish by the end of 2017. Consequently, the state plans todevelop 3,000 hectares of new ponds and tanks.
Large hydroelectricpower potential
Mizoram has a hydroelectric power potential of 4,500 MW, of which just 0.7 per cent hasbeen harnessed to date.
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The engineering sector is delicensed;100 per cent FDI is allowed in thesector
Due to policy support, there wascumulative FDI of USD14.0 billion intothe sector over April 2000 February2012, making up 8.6 per cent of totalFDI into the country in that period
Growing demand
Abundant natural resources
Mizoram has a large forest area andcontributes 14.0 per cent to thecountrys bamboo production.
The climatic conditions in the stateprovide a breeding ground forcommercial exploitation of all kinds ofsilkworm.
Location advantage andtrade opportunities
Industries in the state enjoy a unique
location-specific advantage. BorderingMyanmar and Bangladesh, Mizoramoffers a gateway for engaging ininternational trade with Southeast Asiancountries.
High economic growthsupported by constructive
policies
Average GSDP growth rate was at14.8 per cent between 2004-05 and2012-13.
The state provides a wide variety ofincentives under its various policies.
Special incentives for promotion ofexport-oriented industries and otherthrust sectors are also provided.
2012-13
Hydro-electricpower:
29.4 MW
Potential
Hydro-electricpower:
4,500 MW
Advantage:Mizoram
Rich labour pool &infrastructure Support
With a literacy rate of 91.6 per cent,Mizoram offers a highly literateworkforce. Knowledge of English is anadded advantage for the Mizoworkforce.
With improving road, rail and airconnectivity and the establishment oftrade routes with neighbouring
countries, trade facilitation hasimproved over the last decade.
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Mizoram shares borders with other north-eastern states ofManipur, Tripura and Assam, and neighbouring countries ofBangladesh and Myanmar.
The most commonly spoken languages of the state areMizo and English, apart from the various local dialects.
Kolasib, Vairengte, Bairabi, Saiha, Champhai and Sairangare the key cities in the state.
Mizoram has primarily sand-loamy and clay-loamy soil withdeposits of shell limestone, coloured hard stone, claymineral, coal seam, oil and gas.
Sources: Statistical Handbook of Mizoram 2010, Department of Economic& Statistic, Government of Mizoram, *Provisional data Census 2011
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
Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males)* 975
Literacy rate (%)* 91.6
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Parameter Mizoram All-States Source
Economy
GSDP as a percentage of all states GSDP 0.08 100Planning Commission Databook, 2012-13,
current prices
Average GSDP growth rate (%)* 14.8 15.6Planning Commission Databook, 2004-05 to2012-13, current prices, Mizoram Economic
Survey 2012-13
Per capita GSDP (US$) 1,250.4 1,414.2Planning Commission Databook, 2012-13,current prices, Mizoram Economic Survey
2012-13
Physical Infrastructure
Installed power capacity (MW) 149.9 223,343.6 Central Electricity Authority, as of May 2013
Wireless subscribers (No) 8,960,542^ 867,803,583Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of
March 2013
Broadband subscribers (No) 11,439 15,050,000**Ministry of Communications & Information
Technology, as of December 2012
National highway length (Km) 986 79,116Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, as ofMarch 2013, Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-
13
Airports (No) 1 133 Airports Authority of India
*Calculated in Indian rupee terms, **As of March 2013,^Combined figures for the Northeast states comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura
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Parameter Mizoram All-States Source
Social indicators
Literacy rate (%) 91.6 74.0 Provisional Data Census 2011
Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 16.6 21.8 SRS Bulletin (www.censusindia.gov.in), 2012
SRS: Sample Registration System
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At current prices, Mizorams gross state domestic product(GSDP) is projected at US$ 1.5 billion in 2012-13.
Mizorams GSDP grew at a CAGR of 14.8 per cent^between 2004-05 and 2012-13.
Source:Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13,*Advanced estimates, **Projections, ^In Indian rupee terms
CAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate
GSDP of Mizoram at current prices (in US$ billion)
0.6 0.7 0.7
0.9 1.01.1
1.31.5
1.5
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012*
2012-2013**
CAGR14.8%^
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At current prices, Mizorams net state domestic product(NSDP) was about US$ 1.3 billion in 2011-12.
Mizorams NSDP increased at a CAGR of 14.9 per cent*between 2004-05 and 2011-12.
Source:Planning Commission, *In Indian rupee termsCAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate
NSDP of Mizoram at current prices (in US$ billion)
0.5 0.60.7
0.80.9
1.0
1.21.3
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
CAGR14.9%*
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The states per capita GSDP in 2012-13 is projected at US$1,250.4 compared with US$ 613.1 in 2004-05.
Per capita GSDP increased at a CAGR of 11.9 per cent^between 2004-05 and 2012-13.
Source:Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13,
*Advanced estimates, **Projections, ***In Indian rupee termsCAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate
GSDP per capita of Mizoram at current prices (in US$)
613
672 710
903 9261,005
1,174 1,2551,250
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012*
2012-2013**
CAGR11.9%^
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The states per capita NSDP in 2011-12 was US$ 1,140.8compared with US$ 548.7 in 2004-05.
Per capita NSDP increased at a CAGR of 12.0 per cent*between 2004-05 and 2011-12.
Source:Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13*In Indian rupee terms
CAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate
NSDP per capita of Mizoram at current prices (in US$)
549603 635
807 840901
1,0661,141
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
CAGR12.0%*
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At a CAGR of 19.3 per cent** during 2004-05 to 2012-13,the secondary sector is the fastest growing among sectors,driven by construction, manufacturing and electricity, gas &water supply.
The tertiary sector, the largest contributor to Mizoramseconomy, 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 otherservices.
The primary sector grew at a CAGR of 10.3 per cent**between 2004-05 and 2012-13.
Source:Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13
*Advanced estimates, **In Indian rupee termsCAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate
GSDP composition by sector
23.8% 17.2%
16.3% 22.2%
59.9% 60.6%
2004-05 2012-13*
Primary sector Secondary sector Tertiary sector
CAGR
10.3%**
15.0%**
19.3%**
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Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13
CropsAnnual production in2011-12 (000 tonnes)
Banana 119,060
Chayote 66,500
Cabbage 37,100
Ginger 34,460
Turmeric 29,240
Lime/lemon 24,710
Grapes 24,300
Mandarin orange 22,230
Okra 19,790
Pineapple 19,650
Approximately 60 per cent of workers in Mizoram areengaged in agriculture and allied sectors.
Paddy is the principal food crop in Mizoram. Oil palmcultivation has grown significantly. The total area coveredunder oil palm almost doubled to 3,711 hectares in 2012-13from 1,966 hectares in 2011-12.
Moreover, the agro-climatic conditions in Mizoram aresuitable for growing a wide range of fruits. Mizoramaccounts for about 12.0 per cent of the total fruits producedin the Northeast.
The state has 109,900 hectares of area under horticulture,which is about 9.4 per cent of the estimated potential areaof 1.2 million hectares. The state offers immense potential
for development and investment in the sector.
Horticultural, agro-processed and bamboo products havehigh export potential with bamboo cultivation being an areahighly commercialised.
Anthurium cut flowers are exported to countries such asUAE, the UK, Japan, Australia.
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Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13
Road type Road length (km)
NH-154 58
NH-150 140
NH-44A 130
NH-54A 9
NH-54B 27
NH-54 522
NH-502A 100
Grand total 986
Mizoram is expected to get financial aid from the WorldBank for the development of roads in the state.
As of February 2013, the state had a total road length of7,537 km, with a road density of 35.2 km of roads per 100sq km of land area compared with 28.4 km in 2007.
The state is well connected through national highways (NH) NH-44A, NH-54, NH-54A, NH-54B, NH-150, NH-154 andNH-502A to neighbouring states.
The key agencies that maintain roads in the state includethe Public Works Department (PWD) and Pushpak (BorderRoads Organisation).
Road typeRoad length
(km)
National highways 986
State highways 505
Major district roads 710
Other district roads 1,014
Village roads 1,062
Roads within towns & villages 592
City roads 355
Other roads 1,021
Total roads under PWD 6,244
Roads maintained by BRO 1,036
Roads maintained by otherdepartments
258
Grand total 7,537
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The Bairabi railway station provides railway connectivitywith Silchar in Assam.
The construction of the extension of a vital broad gaugerail link between Bairabi rail terminus on the Mizoram-Assam border and Sairang, a village 20 km west ofAizawl, is in progress.
Railway station, Bairabi
Sources: Maps of India
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Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13
Mizoram has one operational airport at Lengpui. Daily airconnectivity is available through multiple air carriers.
In 2012-13, the North Eastern Council (NEC) sanctionedfive airport development projects, including Lenpui.
In 2009-10, Lengpui airport handled 1,790 aircrafts with
120,000 passengers.
Inland water transport projects at Tuichawng andKhawthlangtuipui have been proposed for implementationin 2013-14 and detailed reports were submitted to theMinistry of Shipping in January 2013.
Mizoram is developing waterway connectivity with the portof Akyab Sittwe in Myanmar along the Chhimtuipui river
for enhancing trade opportunities. The construction workfor the same has been started in December 2010.
Airport, Lengpui
Sources: Maps of India
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Mizoram has abundant hydro-electric power potential(approx. 4,500 MW) with just 0.7 per cent harnessedthrough small and mini-hydel projects to date.
As of May 2013, Mizoram had a total installed powergeneration capacity of 149.9 MW (comprising 88.3 MW fromstate utilities and 61.6 MW from central utilities).
Hydro power accounted for 34.3 MW of total installed powergeneration capacity. Renewable power and thermal powercontributed 36.5 MW and 79.1 MW respectively.
As of March 2013, renewable power was completely underthe control of the state government, while hydropower wascontrolled by the central government.
In 2011-12, per capita consumption of power in the statewas 226.94 kWh.
As of July 2012, the state had achieved 93.5 per cent ofvillage electrification. A total of 661 villages have beenelectrified.
Source:Central Electricity Authority*As of May 2013
Installed power capacity (MW)
119.3
130.9 138.9138.9 149.9
149.9
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14*
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Telecom infrastructure (March 2013)
Wireless connections^ 8,960,542
Wire-line connections^ 189,884
Broadband subscribers 11,439*
Teledensity (in per cent)^ 67.8
Post offices 389
Telephone exchanges 105*
Sources: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Department ofTelecommunications, Annual Report 2012-13,
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology,
Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13^Combined figures for Northeast states comprising ArunachalPradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura
*As of December 2012
As of March 2013, north-eastern states had nearly 9.0million wireless subscribers and 189,884 wire-linesubscribers.
As of March 2012, Mizoram had 701,959 wirelesssubscribers, up 21.3 per cent from March 2011.
There are 514 mobile towers in the state.
As of December 2012, the state had 105 telephoneexchanges.
During 2012-13, the state had 389 post off ices.
3G services are available in Mizoram.
BSNL provides landline connections in the state.
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In order to provide housing and other basic amenities to the weaker sections of the society, four housing projects are beingimplemented 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 inthe state. The Aizawl Development Authority was established under the umbrella of UD & PA for focused development of theAizawl City.
Under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), US$ 4.18 million has been allocated for thedevelopment of the water-supply system in Aizawl.
Under the Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT), US$ 3.41 million has beenallocated 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 SupplyScheme with the total proposed investment of US$ 4.5 million in Mizoram.
Source:JNNURM, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India
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Education infrastructure in Mizoram
Universities 2
Colleges 22
Polytechnics and ITIs 5^
Higher secondary schools 113
High schools 543
Middle schools 1,383
Primary schools 1,855
Mizoram is among the top ranking states in the country interms of literacy rate. Mizoram has a literacy rate of 91.6 percent according to the provisional data of Census 2011; themale literacy rate is 93.7 per cent and the female literacyrate is 89.4 per cent.
GER at the primary and middle-school level has been high,
indicating low number of students dropping out.
Besides universities and colleges, there are other institutesfor higher education such as College of Veterinary Sciencesand Animal Husbandry under Central Agriculture University,Regional Institute of Para-Medical and Nursing Sciences(RIPANS) and National Institute of Electronics andInformation Technology (NIELIT).
Status of GER
Age Stage 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
6-9
Primary
school 108.22 115.37 112.86
10-13Middleschool
105.89 85 82.22
14-15 High school 74.61 63.70 69.55
16-18Higher
secondaryschool
23.34 26 41.60
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13
^As of 2009-10, Census 2011 (provisional data), ITI: Industrial Training Institutes, GER: Gross Enrolment Ratio
Literacy rates (%)
Total literacy rate 91.6
Male literacy 93.7
Female literacy 89.4
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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 inhigher 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 151,899 156,396 166,152 161,514Teachers 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 543Enrolment 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
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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 inthe 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 since2011 in collaboration with JIL Information Technology, Uttar Pradesh. In collaboration with Hole-in-the-Wall EducationLimited (HiWEL), computers were installed in five upper primary schools in remote areas of Lunglei district.
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13
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Sources: Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Mizoram,Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13
Census 2011 (provisional data), Statistical Handbook of Mizoram, 2010
Health indicators of Mizoram
Primary health centres 57
Primary health sub-centres 370
Community health centres 12
Government hospitals 11
Non-government hospitals 14
Doctor-population 2,623
Nurse-population 666
Health worker-population 590
The state has 11 hospitals, 12 community health centres,57 primary health centres and 370 primary health sub-centres.
The State Referral Hospital, for which the Ministry ofDevelopment of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) hadapproved US$ 9.2 million, was inaugurated on 10
December 2012.
The government has proposed to set up a medical collegeat the Falkwan referral hospital in Mizoram.
The state government has initiated Vanaspati Van project toenhance availability of herbal medicines to the ruralpopulation.
Health indicators of Mizoram (2011)
Birth rate 16.6
Death rate 4.4
Infant mortality rate 34
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Mizoram is naturally green and has a hilly terrain with a pleasant climate. Temperature during the year varies between 11 Cand 21C in winter, and 20C and 30C 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, Saihaand Lunglei. Shopping centres, lakes, mountain peaks, ancient excavations and wildlife parks are some of the key tourist
attractions in the state.
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Mizoram has eight industrial estates, of which five areoperational and the remaining are yet to be developed.
Zoram Industrial Development Corporation (ZIDCO) isresponsible for the overall development of industrialinfrastructure in the state.
ZIDCO has established an integrated infrastructuredevelopment centre (IIDC) at Lunglei district with aninvestment of around US$ 1.0 million. The centre offerspower, water, telecommunication and other amenities forthe industrial units.
The government has acquired 127 acres of land inKhawnuam for development of the Indo-Myanmar bordertrade township.
A border trade centre has been established for trade withBangladesh.
Industrial units (as of March 2012)
Registered SSI units 8,219
Handicraft training centres 8
Handloom training centres 3
State enterprises for development of varioustrades
Mizoram Agriculture Marketing Corporation
Mizoram Food and Allied Industries Corporation
Mizoram Khadi and Village Industries Board
Zoram Energy Development Agency
Zoram Handloom & Handicrafts DevelopmentCorporation
Zoram Industrial Development Corporation
Sources: Mizoram Economic Survey, 201213,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 plots, 196 have been allotted to 164 industrial units.
Industrial Growth Centre, Luangmual 940.78Allotment process has started; three units are now operational; expected to
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
Bamboo Technology Park, Sairang 148.2The park is operational; entrepreneurs have been allotted plots for
bamboo-related activities
Export Promotion Industrial Park at
Lengte1,390.22
32 plots were developed and allotted to entrepreneurs; three units are now
in operation and another 29 are expected to start during the next calendar
year; park is being upgraded and would accommodate another 50-80 small
enterprises
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 201213
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The natural resources, climatic conditions and policyincentives in the state support investments in bamboo,sericulture, tourism, agro-products and agro-processingsectors.
Industrial units in the state primarily comprise of small scaleindustries. As of March 2012, there were 8,219 registered
small-scale industrial units in Mizoram.
Mizoram is setting up an special economic zone (SEZ) in theNortheast with assistance from the North East Council. TheSEZ will be located at Khawnuam village in Champhai.Bamboo-based industries would play a major role in theproposed SEZ.
In 2011-12, more than 100 small-scale industrial units were
registered in the state.
Key industries in Mizoram
Bamboo
Energy
Sericulture
Agriculture and horticulture
Tourism
Food processing IT
Handloom and handicrafts
Minerals and stones
Medicinal plants
Year
Cumulativeno of
registered
units
No ofregisteredduring the
year
Investmentduring theyear (US$
million)
Employment
2004-05 6,080 319 1.6 1,116
2005-06 6,395 315 1.5 1,228
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
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13, NEDFi Database
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Bamboo forests cover 31 per cent (6,446 sq km) ofMizorams geographical area, with a yield of 3.2 milliontonnes per year. There is an estimated growing stock of25.26 million metric tonnes of 35 varieties of bamboo in thestate.
Around 14.0 per cent of the bamboo stock in the country is
available in Mizoram.
The National Bamboo Mission (NBM), a centrally sponsoredscheme, envisages to increase the coverage area underbamboo plantation and consequently increase the yield to18-20 tonnes per hectare from the current 3.2 tonnes.
The Cachar Paper Mill in South Assam (a unit of HindustanPaper Corporation) is the largest consumer of the bamboo
resources of Mizoram.
Bamboo Development Agency of the State Government hasentered into Joint Venture (JV) with private partners forcommercial production of bamboo floor boards, bambooparquets 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.
As of July 2012, nine bamboo chipping units having acapacity to produce 27 tons of bamboo chips per day havebeen established in various parts of the state.
Summary of initiatives taken by the Mizoramgovernment
Establishment of nine bamboo chipping clusters Establishment of three round agarbati stick making
units
Establishment of two units of bamboo sliver andone mat making unit at Darlak and Bairabi,respectively
Establishment of bamboo pebble unit at E.Phaileng
Establishment of bamboo charcoal and bamboo
vinegar unit
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 201213
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Mizoram has potential for developing 4,500 MW of hydropower, of which only 34.3 MW has been installed as of March 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 powergeneration units. A few of them are
Eligible producers, who consume the self generated electricity or sell it to a nominated third party, will be exemptedfrom electricity duty.
Eligible industry status would be conferred to companies producing electricity from non-conventional energy sourcesunder the schemes governed by industry department and would be given all the incentives available to eligibleproducers for establishing such power generation plants. They would also be granted concession available to theindustrial 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.
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Of the 21,081 sq km geographical area of Mizoram, gross cropped area constitutes just 6.57 per cent. Rice constitutes morethan 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.
Paddy production per hectare (kg)Production of principal crops (tonnes)
69
19
82 84 87 89
2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
Paddy Maize Pulses
796
288
1,3261,400
1,657
1,939
2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2012-13
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Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2012-13
The Government of Mizoram has given special emphasis tooil palm cultivation, as it would help mitigate environmentdegradation (capable of achieving conservation of soil andmoisture and repairing degraded land) and provideemployment opportunities.
The Oil Palm Development Programme is continued under
RKVY (Oil Palm Area Expansion) from 2011-12 to 2012-13.Mission on oilseeds and oil palm is likely to be launchedduring the 12th Five-Year Plan.
DistrictGeographical
areaTotal oil palmpotential area
Area undercultivation2012-13
Aizawl 357,631 12,150 50
Lunglei 453,800 15,000 750
Saiha 139,990 9,000
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
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Production of fruits, vegetables, spices, cotton, coffee, tea, birds eye chilli, Anthurium, and rose has immense potential inMizoram.
The state has 109,000 hectares of area under horticulture crops; this is about 9.4 per cent of the estimated horticulturepotential area of 1,156,000 hectares.
Production of major horticulture crops (000 tonnes)Area under horticulture crops (000 hectares)
229
323
242
282 312289
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13
17
30
51
42 42
45
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
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In 201112, 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 from10,235 tonnes in 2009-10.
Estimated meat production (tonnes)Estimated milk production (tonnes)
10,633 11,427
13,950
2009-10 2010-2011 2011-2012
10,2359,700
13,158
2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13
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Mizoram has 24,000 hectares of land that could bedeveloped for fish farming; of this, just 4,100 hectares havebeen developed until 2011-12.
The states fish production is likely to expand at a CAGR of16.0 per cent during 2007-08 to 2012-13 to reach 5,800 MTby 2012-13.
Under the 12th Five-Year Plan, the government is targetingto bridge the demand/supply gap for table-sized fish fromstate-owned resources and provide employment to 16,000families.
Demand for table-sized fish is estimated to be 14,300 MT bythe end of the 12th Five-Year Plan at a per capita scale of 11kg from the current 4.81 kg. To meet this target, the
government plans to develop 3,000 hectares of ponds andtanks.
Inland fish production (metric tonnes)
2,765
3,200 4,060
5,200 5,400 5,800
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
2012-2013*
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 201213,*Anticipated
MT: Metric tonnes
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Mizoram accounts for about 12.0 per cent of the total fruits produced in the Northeast India, and the yield per hectare is onthe 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.
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With its highly green hills, crisscrossing rivers, andinterspersed lakes, Mizoram is a tourists paradise.
Under the 12th Five-Year Plan, Mizoram has 11 ongoingtourism projects with a sanction of US$ 7.79 million from theGovernment of India.
Creation of tourist complexes, adventure sports and resortfacilities, amusement parks, health farms, hotels, conventioncentres, tourist travel services, etc., offer various avenues forinvestment in the tourism sector of Mizoram.
Some of the wild life sanctuaries and national parks in thestate are: Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary, Phawngpui Nationalpark, Thorangtlang Wildlife Sanctuary, Lengteng WildlifeSanctuary, Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary, Blue Mountain
National Park and Murlen National Park.
Currently, there are 39 tourist lodges with 364 rooms and782 beds across Mizoram.
Around 48,927 tourists visited the state in 2012-13*.
Ongoing projects during the 12th Five-Year Plan
Project name Cost (US$ million)
Tourist Destination Chakhang 0.37
Tourist Destination Niawhtlang 0.37
Convention centre at Berawtlang 0.86
Tourist Destination Chawngte 0.72
Tourist Destination Palak 0.81
Tourist Circuit MaubawkChakheitla
1.28
Tourist Lodge Serchhip 0.32
Serlui B Lake Destination 0.71
Tourist Destination Aizawl (units) 0.84
Tourist Lodge Khawzawl 0.62
Tourist Destination Demagri 0.89
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13*Till December 2012
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Revenues from tourism expanded at a CAGR of 7.2 per cent** between 2008-09 and 2012-13*, indicating a higher per capitatourist income.
In order to attract potential tourists, the state has organises three festivals Chapchar Kut in March, Anthurium Festival inSeptember and Thalfavang Kut in November-December.
Revenue from tourism (US$ 000)Number of tourists (000)
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13,*Up to December 2012, **In Indian rupee terms
57 58 58 5448
0.8 0.7 0.6 0.7
0.5
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13*
Domestic Tourists Foreign Tourists
240 261
325 320268
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13*
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Mizorams 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, improvedtelecommunications 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.
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Factors such as good climatic conditions, fertility of the soiland rainfall help in the breeding of all kinds of silkworms inMizoram. All varieties of silk, including mulberry, eri, muga,and tasar, are commercially exploited in the state.
The state government is working towards bringing maximumfamilies under sericulture farming and silkworm rearing. Thestate covered 1,106 farmers during 2012-13 and is expectedto cover 2,000 farmers in 2013-14.
As of March 2012, about 7,826 families in 314 villages wereengaged in sericulture across 5,826 ha.
The state government had established one research &training institute at Zemabawk to impart training insericulture.
Infrastructural facilities available under the state governmentfor development of mulberry silk include:
Research & training institute
Reeling factory and unit
Mulberry farms
Chowki reeling centres
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13^Up to December 2012
Name UnitsProduction
2011-12Production2012-13^
MulberryMilliontonnes
70.1 156.0
Muga Millions 0.4 1.9
Eri Milliontonnes
3.8 4.8
Oak tasar Millions 0.3 0.1
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As of March 2009, the state had 750 handloom units with around 4,700 employees.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Approvals and clearances required Department
Incorporation of company Registrar of Companies
Registration, Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum (IEM), industrial licences
Department of IndustriesPermission for land use
Allotment of land
Site environmental approvalMizoram Pollution Control Board
No-objection Certificate and consent under Water and Pollution Control Act
Registration under States Sales Tax Act and Central and State Excise ActExcise Department
Commercial taxes
Sanction of power
Power & Electricity DepartmentPower feasibility
Power connection
Approval for construction activity and building plan Public Works Department
Water and sewerage clearance Public Health and EngineeringDepartmentWater connection
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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
Labour cost (minimum wages per day)Unskilled: US$ 2.4Skilled: US$ 2.8-4.3
Ministry of Labour and Employment,Government of India
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Agency Contact information
Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region
258, 1st floor, Vigyan Bhavan-Annexe
New Delhi - 110011
Phone: 91-11-2302 2401, 2302 2400
Fax: 91-11-2306 2754
Website: www.mdoner.gov.in
Zoram Industrial Development Corporation
M.G. Road, Upper Khatla
Aizawl - 796 001, Mizoram
Phone: 91-389-2323217
Fax: 91-389-2326271
Website: http://industries.mizoram.gov.in/psizidco.html
Department of Industries, Government of Mizoram
State Public Information Officer-Joint Director of Industries,
Department of Industries
Aizawl, Mizoram
E-mail: director@industries.mizoram.gov.in
Website: www.industries.mizoram.gov.in
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Bamboo Policy 2002
To promote bamboo cultivation and bamboo-based industries.
To protect, conserve the rich bio-diversity associated with bamboo forests and regrowth areas.
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Objectives
North East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (NEIIPP) 2007
To promote the Northeast as an attractive investment destination through several concessionsand incentives with expansion of capacity/modernisation and diversification.
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Objective
IT Policy 2001
To develop IT for employment generation, wealth creation and economic growth in the state.
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Objective
http://www.indiainbusiness.nic.in/know-india/states/mizoram6.htmhttp://dipp.gov.in/English/Policies/Notification_NEIIPP_27July2007.pdfhttp://mizoram.nic.in/it/IT_POLICY2001.pdfhttp://mizoram.nic.in/it/IT_POLICY2001.pdfhttp://dipp.gov.in/English/Policies/Notification_NEIIPP_27July2007.pdfhttp://www.indiainbusiness.nic.in/know-india/states/mizoram6.htm7/27/2019 Mizoram - August 2013
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Power Policy for Power Through Non-Conventional Energy Sources
To promote generation of grid-grade power through non-conventional energy sources in thecontext of non polluting, renewable inputs like solar, wind, small hydel, biomass and otherwastes.
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Objective
New Industrial Policy 2002
To engineer growth in the state by rapid industrialisation.
To ensure balanced sectoral and regional growth by promoting industries under all sectors.
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Objectives
http://www.windpro.org/Sector/State%20Government%20Policies%20issued%20by%20IREDA13.pdfhttp://nedfi.net/sites/default/files/files/Mizoram.pdfhttp://nedfi.net/sites/default/files/files/Mizoram.pdfhttp://www.windpro.org/Sector/State%20Government%20Policies%20issued%20by%20IREDA13.pdf7/27/2019 Mizoram - August 2013
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Average for the year
YearINR equivalent of one
US$
2004-05 44.95
2005-06 44.28
2006-07 45.28
2007-08 40.24
2008-09 45.91
2009-10 47.41
2010-11 45.57
2011-12 47.94
2012-13 54.31
Exchange rates
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