Aizawl, September 24, 2025: Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma today participated in an online meeting of the High-Level Task Force on Handloom & Handicrafts, convened under the chairmanship of Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and organised by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER).
The meeting was also attended by Chief Secretary Pu Khilli Ram Meena, Commissioner & Secretary to CM Pu Vanlaldina Fanai, and Director of Commerce & Industries Pu H. Lianzela, who joined the deliberations.
Speaking at the session, Chief Minister Lalduhoma highlighted that Mizoram has already identified potential zones for the promotion of handloom and handicraft industries. He stressed four key focus areas:
• Establishing cluster-based development initiatives in rural areas,
• Leveraging e-commerce platforms for wider market reach,
• Setting up support institutions for artisans, and
• Strengthening inter-state and central collaboration councils for handloom and handicrafts.
The meeting discussed strategies to prepare a comprehensive roadmap for the sector’s growth, with each Task Force formulating actionable plans. These reports will be submitted to the Ministry of DoNER for follow-up and coordinated implementation across the Northeast.
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Officials noted that the initiative marks a significant step towards empowering artisans, boosting rural livelihoods, and positioning the Northeast as a hub for handloom and handicraft excellence.
