After our independence "Lushai hills" region was administered under the government of Assam, later the Lushai hills district was given union territory status in 1972 with new name "Mizoram" and it became full-fledged state in 1986
Key Facts
Aizawl is the capital of Mizoram
Mizoram is second highest in literacy in India after Kerala
Nearly 85% of Mizoram is under forest cover
Mizoram shares international borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh
Mizo hills are formerly called as Lushai hills
Chailam is popular dance of Mizoram
Tropic of cancer passes through Mizoram
Mizoram faced famine in 1959 due to excess rat population
Major Concerns
Malnutrition among children
Jhum Cultivation
Practice of Mono-cropping
Illegal immigration issue
Assam and Mizoram border dispute
Measures can be taken
Legislation of effective laws by global organizations like United nations to deal with refugees & illegal immigrants will be way forward. Considering solutions like Voluntary Repatriation, Resettlement and Integration based on feasibility of the nation to spend time, efforts & give care for the additional population
The primary cause for loss of soil nutrients & impact in balance of soil is the practice of Mono-cropping. Adopting the methods of crop-rotation & organic farming helps to add nutrients to the soil
Improving access to health care system, Nutrition education, early detection & intervention and nutrition supplementation for infants & pregnant women will help to reduce the issues of mal-nutrition
Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others
- John C Maxwell
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