Chief Secretary Pu Khilli Ram Meena Visits Lunglei

Lunglei, December 2025: Today, Mizoram Chief Secretary Pu Khilli Ram Meena, IAS, visited Lunglei, where he held an interaction session with government heads of office and also inspected key government project sites in the district.

The Chief Secretary arrived at the Lunglei Helipad where he was received by District Deputy Commissioner Pi Navneet Mann and other government officials. This was followed by a meeting with government heads at the DC Conference Hall.

Speaking at the meeting, Chief Secretary Pu Khilli Ram Meena stressed the importance of creating strong, well-planned strategies to ensure that government services and development initiatives reach every citizen in need, in line with the government’s vision. He urged departments to work efficiently and establish systems that support public service delivery.

He emphasised that improved road connectivity and better internet communication systems are top priority requirements for the successful implementation of the 17 schemes under DAJGUA. He instructed district authorities to work diligently to meet these key needs. He also highlighted the importance of decentralised planning and local-level development, urging departments to tailor their work to the needs of every locality and individual household, especially in areas related to healthcare, education, and employment.

He stated that with strong planning and execution, government projects could advance more effectively and deliver better results.

Deputy Commissioner Pi Navneet Mann expressed gratitude to the Chief Secretary and presented an overview of the district’s status and ongoing government initiatives. She informed that between June 15 and July 30, 2025, a total of 180 programmes were carried out in 48 villages under the DAJGUA Awareness & Benefit Saturation Campaign in Lunglei District. She also mentioned that “Village Action Plans” had been successfully prepared in 48 villages under the Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan.

During the meeting, heads of Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation, Land Revenue & Settlement, Health & Family Welfare, Public Health Engineering, Commerce & Industries, Power & Electricity, School Education, and Sainik Welfare & Resettlement Departments gave presentations on departmental projects, achievements, challenges, and requirements. Opportunities for improvement and strategies for faster progress were also discussed.

The Chief Secretary then visited Pukpuia AYUSH Health & Wellness Centre and Anganwadi Centre-I to inspect their functioning. At the AYUSH Centre, staff briefed him on the status of the health facility and the challenges faced. At the Anganwadi Centre, he interacted with children and staff, who explained their work under ICDS, including nutrition support for children and mothers, and other issues faced. Officials discussed future improvement plans with representatives of the Health Department and ICDS.

He also visited Lunglei Civil Hospital to review the Health ATM facility installed at the NCD Clinic, allowing patients to conveniently check their vital health conditions. Staff explained the functioning and usefulness of the Health ATM, and highlighted the need for upgraded test kits and other equipment to improve efficiency.

The Chief Secretary then inspected the newly established Cosmic Class (Astronomy Lab) at Government Leitlangpui High School — the first of its kind in Mizoram — which was set up under the initiative of the Lunglei Deputy Commissioner. Teachers explained the purpose of the lab and its benefit in helping students study space science. The Chief Secretary praised the lab and expressed hope that it would be widely used and replicated in other districts.

He also visited the Lunglei District Museum, where staff briefed him on museum exhibits, upkeep, and additional needs for development. The Chief Secretary reviewed potential improvements and discussed next steps with the Deputy Commissioner and museum staff.