R. Lorrain Lalpekliana Chinzah, Adviser to the Chief Minister, Attends LWA Council Veng Silver Jubilee Celebration

Celebrating 25 Years of Community Leadership and Women’s Empowerment in Lawngtlai

Lawngtlai : The Council Veng Branch of the Lai Women Association (LWA) held its Silver Jubilee Celebration today at 11:00 AM at the LADC Conference Hall, Council Veng, Lawngtlai. Dr. R. Lorrain Lalpekliana Chinzah, Adviser to the Chief Minister (Health & Family Welfare, Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare) and MLA of Lawngtlai East Constituency, graced the event as the chief guest.

In his speech, Dr. Chinzah expressed appreciation for the organizers and extended heartfelt congratulations to LWA Council Veng on their 25-year journey. He highlighted how, despite numerous hardships, the association has continued to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the progress of Lawngtlai. Recognizing LWA as the largest women’s organization in the district, he lauded their impactful role in social advancement and empowerment.

Dr. Chinzah praised the Council Veng LWA Branch for promoting and preserving the Lai language and culture, encouraging them to keep moving forward with pride and unity. He noted that the Central and State governments are working hard to address the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and called upon LWA members to remain cooperative and proactive in governance efforts.

He also spoke about the emotional and financial difficulties families face due to addiction, stressing that mothers especially feel the burden. He encouraged women to guide children with love and to lead households with responsibility, believing that such nurturing creates a peaceful and prosperous society.

He urged the community to be not just survivors of hardship, but beacons of hope and agents of change. Emphasizing the need for motherly compassion and guidance, Dr. Chinzah called on all LWA members to become role models in raising conscientious citizens.

Dr. Chinzah also commended the Mizoram government’s steps in improving women’s representation, highlighting the inclusion of a woman Cabinet-rank minister and the ongoing commitment to uplift women’s status.

Regarding development matters, he shared that the Chief Minister had intervened to resolve the pending LADC honorarium issue and that the government’s flagship Mizoram Universal Health Care Scheme (MUHCS) is proving highly beneficial by covering health expenses without upfront payments, encouraging broader public participation.

Dr. Chinzah praised the LWA as a vital civil society group, urging them to remain strong, visionary, and supportive. He encouraged members to renew their mission and continue initiatives such as “Bawmh Chanh Hau Bawmh” (Support one another in hardship), as pillars of community life.

As part of the Silver Jubilee celebration, Dr. Chinzah also presented a commemorative gift to the association.

The event was chaired by Pu Elvis Lathangzuala, Organising Chairman. A souvenir commemorating the Silver Jubilee was launched by Pi Vankungpuii, General Secretary of LWA General Headquarters. Pi Lalthianghlimi, Vice President of the Council Veng Branch, delivered the vote of thanks to conclude the event.

The Lai Women Association Council Veng Branch was established on May 21, 2000, and currently has 360 members.