Art & Culture Minister Pu C. Lalsawivunga Inaugurates INTACH Lunglei Chapter in Mizoram

Lunglei, Nov 2025: Mizoram’s Art & Culture Minister Pu C. Lalsawivunga today inaugurated the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) Lunglei Chapter — the second INTACH chapter in the state — at the Lunglei Convention Centre.

In his address, the Minister expressed appreciation for the launch of the chapter, noting its importance in preserving the cultural heritage, traditions and historical sites of Lunglei District and southern Mizoram. He highlighted INTACH’s contribution to safeguarding the 81 State Protected Monuments notified under the Mizoram Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites & Remains Act, 2001, and recalled its role in elevating Kawtchhuah Ropui, Ralven Puk and Lungphun Ropui to the status of Monuments of National Importance under the Archaeological Survey of India.

Pu C. Lalsawivunga also emphasised the State Government’s initiatives under the Chief Minister’s leadership to trace the historical roots of the Mizo people through the newly constituted ‘Hnam Ṭobul Zawn Chhuah’ Committee. He urged the INTACH Lunglei Chapter to work closely with the government in protecting heritage sites and promoting Mizo cultural values among younger generations.

INTACH Lunglei Chapter Convener Rev. Dr F. Sangvela delivered the welcome address, while INTACH Mizoram Chapter Member Secretary Pu Lalramthanga also spoke during the programme. Chapter Secretary Pu JC Vanlal Hmuaka presented a report outlining the establishment process and the chapter’s future plans, noting that it currently has 40 members.

The event was attended by Lunglei West MLA Pu T. Lalhlimpuia, officials and members of INTACH Mizoram and Lunglei Chapters, government officials, and students from Government Leitlangpui High School and Government Electric Veng High School. Cultural performances were presented by the Mizo Cultural Artists’ Association (MCAA) Sub-Headquarters, Lunglei. Executive Committee Member Pu C. Lalhmingmuana proposed the vote of thanks.

Office Bearers of the INTACH Lunglei Chapter:

Convener: Rev. Dr F. Sangvela

Co-Convener: Pu K. Lalsanga

Secretary: Pu JC Vanlal Hmuaka

Treasurer: Pu ZH Ropuia