Aizawl, November 2026: A meeting was held today at the Chief Minister's Conference Hall in Aizawl to discuss the implementation of the Aizawl Sustainable Urban Transport Project (ASUTP) under the Externally Aided Project scheme. The meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma and attended by Pu K. Sapdanga Minister, UD&PA Department, Pu TBC Lalvenchhunga Adviser to Chief Minister on Finance & Planning, Pu V. Lalsangliana Commissioner & Secretary, UD&PA, Pu David Lalthantluanga, Secretary, Planning & Programme Implementation Department, Pu Ramchuana , Secretary, Finance Department, Er. Lalhriatpuia, Deputy Commissioner, Er. R. Lalrammawia, Director, Transport Department, Pu Jacob Lalawmpuia, Director, UD&PA, Pu C. Vanlalvena, SP, Aizawl Traffic, along with representatives from PWD, P&E, Central YMA, Aizawl City Bus Owner’s Association, Mizoram Taxi Association, and Mizoram Maxi Cab Owner’s Association.
Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma emphasized the vital need for a reliable Public Transport system to ease urban congestion. He stated that to encourage more people to use public transport, it must be kept clean, well-managed, and operate on a strict, punctual schedule. He expressed his appreciation for the "Aizawl Sustainable Urban Transport Project" under the UD&PA Department, which aims to not only ease city traffic but also improve public health through pedestrian walkways, traffic junction improvements, and dedicated parking spaces for buses, trucks, and maxi cabs. Furthermore, he noted the importance of advanced planning for key highways outside Aizawl city limits before these areas become heavily populated and congested.
During the meeting, Pu Jacob Lalawmpuia, Director of UD&PA, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the 'Aizawl Sustainable Urban Transport Project' (ASUTP). According to the presentation, ASUTP is an initiative to be implemented through the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Phase-I of the project is scheduled to run between Financial Years 2027-28 and 2030-31.
With a budget of ₹414.04 Crores, the project will cover:
• Public transport upgrades.
• Construction of depot terminals and EV charging stations.
• Upgrades of three major traffic junctions within Aizawl city: Kulikawn–Bawngkawn, Temple Square–Vaivakawn, and Bawngkawn–Ramhlun.
• Construction of Regional Terminals for buses and maxi cabs at Muallungthu, Sihhmui, and Bungbangla.
• Construction of Truck Terminals at Sihhmui and Bungbangla.
The meeting also discussed adding cold chain storage facilities and wholesale markets at these upcoming Regional Terminals for buses, maxi cabs, and trucks. Additionally, the attendees discussed connecting Aizawl city roads with the ongoing Aizawl Western Bypass road project at multiple points to help alleviate traffic congestion.
