Union Minister of State Shri Tokhan Sahu visits Champhai District

Champhai, May 2026: Union Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs Shri Tokhan Sahu visited Champhai District today, as he was welcomed by heads of offices and leaders of various NGOs with a programme hosted by DC Office, Champhai at Circuit House, Champhai.

Minister Shri Tonkhan Sahu expressed gratitude for having the pleasure of visiting a beautiful district like Champhai, and thanked the organizers for putting together such a wonderful programme with entertaining performers. He reiterated the concept of unity and fraternity amidst our diverse cultural palette, and urged the attendees to embrace their cultural identity while forging friendships and brotherhoods with people from all over India to foster unity. He assured the attendees of the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s commitment to development in the North East, as there are multiple projects and policies that are ongoing as well as upcoming that are currently benefiting people of the North East. Talking about the vision of One India, he urged the people of Champhai as well as the government servants to share in the beauty of the idea of One India – unified and strengthened under the roof of sustainable development, and commit to making the North East a better place for all.

The programme was hosted by Mr. Lalbiakfela, Addl. DC, Champhai. There were two dance performances from Champhai Vengthlang YMA Cultural Troupe and a vocal performance from Ms. Sylvia Malsawmpuii. Mr. Ngulzathuama, District Urban Development Officer, Champhai closed the programme with a vote of thanks.

After the programme, Minister Shri Tokhan Sahu interacted with beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) and Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihood Mission (DAY-NULM).