Aizawl, February 18, 2026: The sixth sitting of the Ninth Mizoram Legislative Assembly was held today at the Assembly House under the chairmanship of Speaker Pu Lalbiakzama.
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| Mizoram Social Welfare Minister Lalrinpuii replies during Question Hour in the Assembly on plans for de-addiction centres and the handover of Jordan Centre to the Synod.(Image: Mizoram Assembly Tv) |
During the Question Hour, Social Welfare Minister Lalrinpuii responded to a query raised by MNF member Ramthanmawia regarding the establishment of a major de-addiction centre in the state.
The Minister said the government remains committed to combating drug abuse and is planning to establish a large de-addiction and rehabilitation centre in Lunglei. The proposed facility will provide comprehensive care, including after-care and skill development support for recovering addicts. She added that the government intends to develop a centre that meets international standards in the future.
In a related development, Lalrinpuii informed the House that the state government will soon hand over the Jordan Centre, a de-addiction facility located in Kolasib district, to the Presbyterian Church Synod.
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She stated that an agreement has already been signed with the Synod, the highest executive body of the Presbyterian Church, and the government is awaiting final confirmation from the Church authorities. The Synod has allocated Rs 2 crore in its budget for the purpose.
The Minister further informed that necessary vetting has been completed by the Law & Judicial Department and is under process with the Finance Department. The formal transfer will take place once the Synod finalises its internal procedures.
