Aizawl, Jan 27, 2026: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday met Angela Lusigi, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India, at his office and discussed ways to strengthen development cooperation in the state.
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| Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma meets UNDP India Resident Representative Angela Lusigi at his office in Aizawl on Tuesday. (Image:DIPR Mizoram) |
During the meeting, the Chief Minister expressed appreciation for UNDP’s various initiatives in Mizoram and encouraged the organisation to further expand its engagement. Welcoming Lusigi on her visit to the state, he thanked UNDP for its continued support and contributions to Mizoram’s development efforts.
Lalduhoma highlighted that three districts of Mizoram have figured among the top performers in the latest NITI Aayog Sustainable Development Index Report. He also noted that Mizoram is recognised as a peaceful state with a low corruption rate, making it conducive for development partnerships.
Sharing the state government’s long-term vision, the Chief Minister said Mizoram aims to contribute one per cent to India’s GDP by 2047. He requested UNDP to scale up and strengthen its initiatives in Mizoram to support the achievement of this goal.
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Ms. Lusigi remarked that she found Mizoram to be a pleasant place and acknowledged the significant progress made by the state in recent years. She briefed the Chief Minister on UNDP’s initiatives and priority areas and also enquired about the state government’s key sectors of focus.
The meeting was attended by Adviser to the Chief Minister TBC Lalvenchhunga, Commissioner and Secretary to the Chief Minister Vanlaldina Fanai, Secretary of the Planning Department Lalmalsawma Pachuau, along with other senior officials.
