mizoram - august 2013

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Strong bambooprocessing sector

With 31 per cent of its geographical area covered by bamboo forests, the state is one ofthe leading producers of bamboo in India, contributing 14 per cent to the countrys bamboostock. It offers immense potential for commercial exploitation of the natural resources forexport-oriented industries.

Sericulture Sericulture remains one of the states key industries. As of March 2012, the industry

provided employment to 7,826 families across 314 villages.

Massive scope forfisheries

Of the 24,000 hectares of potential land for fish farming in Mizoram, just 4,100 hectares ofland has been developed until 2011-12. The 12 th Five-Year Plan aims to achieve 14,300metric tonnes of table-sized fish by the end of 2017. Consequently, the state plans todevelop 3,000 hectares of new ponds and tanks.

Large hydroelectricpower potential

Mizoram has a hydroelectric power potential of 4,500 MW, of which just 0.7 per cent hasbeen harnessed to date.


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The engineering sector is delicensed;100 per cent FDI is allowed in thesector

Due to policy support, there wascumulative FDI of USD14.0 billion intothe sector over April 2000 February2012, making up 8.6 per cent of totalFDI into the country in that period

Growing demand

Abundant natural resources

Mizoram has a large forest area andcontributes 14.0 per cent to thecountrys bamboo production.

The climatic conditions in the stateprovide a breeding ground forcommercial exploitation of all kinds ofsilkworm.

Location advantage andtrade opportunities

Industries in the state enjoy a unique

location-specific advantage. BorderingMyanmar and Bangladesh, Mizoramoffers a gateway for engaging ininternational trade with Southeast Asiancountries.

High economic growthsupported by constructive

policies

Average GSDP growth rate was at14.8 per cent between 2004-05 and2012-13.

The state provides a wide variety ofincentives under its various policies.

Special incentives for promotion ofexport-oriented industries and otherthrust sectors are also provided.

2012-13

Hydro-electricpower:

29.4 MW

Potential

Hydro-electricpower:

4,500 MW

Advantage:Mizoram

Rich labour pool &infrastructure Support

With a literacy rate of 91.6 per cent,Mizoram offers a highly literateworkforce. Knowledge of English is anadded advantage for the Mizoworkforce.

With improving road, rail and airconnectivity and the establishment oftrade routes with neighbouring

countries, trade facilitation hasimproved over the last decade.


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Mizoram shares borders with other north-eastern states ofManipur, Tripura and Assam, and neighbouring countries ofBangladesh and Myanmar.

The most commonly spoken languages of the state areMizo and English, apart from the various local dialects.

Kolasib, Vairengte, Bairabi, Saiha, Champhai and Sairangare the key cities in the state.

Mizoram has primarily sand-loamy and clay-loamy soil withdeposits of shell limestone, coloured hard stone, claymineral, coal seam, oil and gas.

Sources: Statistical Handbook of Mizoram 2010, Department of Economic& Statistic, Government of Mizoram, *Provisional data Census 2011

Parameters Mizoram

Capital Aizawl

Geographical area (sq km) 21,081

Administrative districts (No) 8

Population density (persons per sq km)* 52

Total population (million)* 1.1

Male population (million)* 0.6

Female population (million)* 0.5

Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males)* 975

Literacy rate (%)* 91.6


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Parameter Mizoram All-States Source

Economy

GSDP as a percentage of all states GSDP 0.08 100Planning Commission Databook, 2012-13,

current prices

Average GSDP growth rate (%)* 14.8 15.6Planning Commission Databook, 2004-05 to2012-13, current prices, Mizoram Economic

Survey 2012-13

Per capita GSDP (US$) 1,250.4 1,414.2Planning Commission Databook, 2012-13,current prices, Mizoram Economic Survey

2012-13

Physical Infrastructure

Installed power capacity (MW) 149.9 223,343.6 Central Electricity Authority, as of May 2013

Wireless subscribers (No) 8,960,542^ 867,803,583Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of

March 2013

Broadband subscribers (No) 11,439 15,050,000**Ministry of Communications & Information

Technology, as of December 2012

National highway length (Km) 986 79,116Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, as ofMarch 2013, Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-

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Airports (No) 1 133 Airports Authority of India

*Calculated in Indian rupee terms, **As of March 2013,^Combined figures for the Northeast states comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura


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Parameter Mizoram All-States Source

Social indicators

Literacy rate (%) 91.6 74.0 Provisional Data Census 2011

Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 16.6 21.8 SRS Bulletin (www.censusindia.gov.in), 2012

SRS: Sample Registration System


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At current prices, Mizorams gross state domestic product(GSDP) is projected at US$ 1.5 billion in 2012-13.

Mizorams GSDP grew at a CAGR of 14.8 per cent^between 2004-05 and 2012-13.

Source:Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13,*Advanced estimates, **Projections, ^In Indian rupee terms

CAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate

GSDP of Mizoram at current prices (in US$ billion)

0.6 0.7 0.7

0.9 1.01.1

1.31.5

1.5

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012*

2012-2013**

CAGR14.8%^


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At current prices, Mizorams net state domestic product(NSDP) was about US$ 1.3 billion in 2011-12.

Mizorams NSDP increased at a CAGR of 14.9 per cent*between 2004-05 and 2011-12.

Source:Planning Commission, *In Indian rupee termsCAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate

NSDP of Mizoram at current prices (in US$ billion)

0.5 0.60.7

0.80.9

1.0

1.21.3

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

CAGR14.9%*


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The states per capita GSDP in 2012-13 is projected at US$1,250.4 compared with US$ 613.1 in 2004-05.

Per capita GSDP increased at a CAGR of 11.9 per cent^between 2004-05 and 2012-13.

Source:Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13,

*Advanced estimates, **Projections, ***In Indian rupee termsCAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate

GSDP per capita of Mizoram at current prices (in US$)

613

672 710

903 9261,005

1,174 1,2551,250

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012*

2012-2013**

CAGR11.9%^


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The states per capita NSDP in 2011-12 was US$ 1,140.8compared with US$ 548.7 in 2004-05.

Per capita NSDP increased at a CAGR of 12.0 per cent*between 2004-05 and 2011-12.

Source:Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13*In Indian rupee terms

CAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate

NSDP per capita of Mizoram at current prices (in US$)

549603 635

807 840901

1,0661,141

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

CAGR12.0%*


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At a CAGR of 19.3 per cent** during 2004-05 to 2012-13,the secondary sector is the fastest growing among sectors,driven by construction, manufacturing and electricity, gas &water supply.

The tertiary sector, the largest contributor to Mizoramseconomy, increased at a rate of 15.0 per cent** during

2004-05 to 2012-13; driven by trade, hotels, real estate,finance, insurance, transport, communications and otherservices.

The primary sector grew at a CAGR of 10.3 per cent**between 2004-05 and 2012-13.

Source:Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13

*Advanced estimates, **In Indian rupee termsCAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate

GSDP composition by sector

23.8% 17.2%

16.3% 22.2%

59.9% 60.6%

2004-05 2012-13*

Primary sector Secondary sector Tertiary sector

CAGR

10.3%**

15.0%**

19.3%**


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Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13

CropsAnnual production in2011-12 (000 tonnes)

Banana 119,060

Chayote 66,500

Cabbage 37,100

Ginger 34,460

Turmeric 29,240

Lime/lemon 24,710

Grapes 24,300

Mandarin orange 22,230

Okra 19,790

Pineapple 19,650

Approximately 60 per cent of workers in Mizoram areengaged in agriculture and allied sectors.

Paddy is the principal food crop in Mizoram. Oil palmcultivation has grown significantly. The total area coveredunder oil palm almost doubled to 3,711 hectares in 2012-13from 1,966 hectares in 2011-12.

Moreover, the agro-climatic conditions in Mizoram aresuitable for growing a wide range of fruits. Mizoramaccounts for about 12.0 per cent of the total fruits producedin the Northeast.

The state has 109,900 hectares of area under horticulture,which is about 9.4 per cent of the estimated potential areaof 1.2 million hectares. The state offers immense potential

for development and investment in the sector.

Horticultural, agro-processed and bamboo products havehigh export potential with bamboo cultivation being an areahighly commercialised.

Anthurium cut flowers are exported to countries such asUAE, the UK, Japan, Australia.


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Road type Road length (km)

NH-154 58

NH-150 140

NH-44A 130

NH-54A 9

NH-54B 27

NH-54 522

NH-502A 100

Grand total 986

Mizoram is expected to get financial aid from the WorldBank for the development of roads in the state.

As of February 2013, the state had a total road length of7,537 km, with a road density of 35.2 km of roads per 100sq km of land area compared with 28.4 km in 2007.

The state is well connected through national highways (NH) NH-44A, NH-54, NH-54A, NH-54B, NH-150, NH-154 andNH-502A to neighbouring states.

The key agencies that maintain roads in the state includethe Public Works Department (PWD) and Pushpak (BorderRoads Organisation).

Road typeRoad length

(km)

National highways 986

State highways 505

Major district roads 710

Other district roads 1,014

Village roads 1,062

Roads within towns & villages 592

City roads 355

Other roads 1,021

Total roads under PWD 6,244

Roads maintained by BRO 1,036

Roads maintained by otherdepartments

258

Grand total 7,537


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The Bairabi railway station provides railway connectivitywith Silchar in Assam.

The construction of the extension of a vital broad gaugerail link between Bairabi rail terminus on the Mizoram-Assam border and Sairang, a village 20 km west ofAizawl, is in progress.

Railway station, Bairabi

Sources: Maps of India


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Mizoram has one operational airport at Lengpui. Daily airconnectivity is available through multiple air carriers.

In 2012-13, the North Eastern Council (NEC) sanctionedfive airport development projects, including Lenpui.

In 2009-10, Lengpui airport handled 1,790 aircrafts with

120,000 passengers.

Inland water transport projects at Tuichawng andKhawthlangtuipui have been proposed for implementationin 2013-14 and detailed reports were submitted to theMinistry of Shipping in January 2013.

Mizoram is developing waterway connectivity with the portof Akyab Sittwe in Myanmar along the Chhimtuipui river

for enhancing trade opportunities. The construction workfor the same has been started in December 2010.

Airport, Lengpui

Sources: Maps of India


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Mizoram has abundant hydro-electric power potential(approx. 4,500 MW) with just 0.7 per cent harnessedthrough small and mini-hydel projects to date.

As of May 2013, Mizoram had a total installed powergeneration capacity of 149.9 MW (comprising 88.3 MW fromstate utilities and 61.6 MW from central utilities).

Hydro power accounted for 34.3 MW of total installed powergeneration capacity. Renewable power and thermal powercontributed 36.5 MW and 79.1 MW respectively.

As of March 2013, renewable power was completely underthe control of the state government, while hydropower wascontrolled by the central government.

In 2011-12, per capita consumption of power in the statewas 226.94 kWh.

As of July 2012, the state had achieved 93.5 per cent ofvillage electrification. A total of 661 villages have beenelectrified.

Source:Central Electricity Authority*As of May 2013

Installed power capacity (MW)

119.3

130.9 138.9138.9 149.9

149.9

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14*


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Telecom infrastructure (March 2013)

Wireless connections^ 8,960,542

Wire-line connections^ 189,884

Broadband subscribers 11,439*

Teledensity (in per cent)^ 67.8

Post offices 389

Telephone exchanges 105*

Sources: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Department ofTelecommunications, Annual Report 2012-13,

Ministry of Communications and Information Technology,

Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13^Combined figures for Northeast states comprising ArunachalPradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura

*As of December 2012

As of March 2013, north-eastern states had nearly 9.0million wireless subscribers and 189,884 wire-linesubscribers.

As of March 2012, Mizoram had 701,959 wirelesssubscribers, up 21.3 per cent from March 2011.

There are 514 mobile towers in the state.

As of December 2012, the state had 105 telephoneexchanges.

During 2012-13, the state had 389 post off ices.

3G services are available in Mizoram.

BSNL provides landline connections in the state.


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In order to provide housing and other basic amenities to the weaker sections of the society, four housing projects are beingimplemented under Basic Services to Urban Poor (BSUP), with an estimated cost of US$ 16.5 million.

Three road development projects for the capital Aizawl have been approved and sanctioned by the central government,having an estimated cost of US$ 20.4 million.

Under the Integrated Housing and Slum Development Programme (IHSDP), US$ 7.3 million has been allocated for the

construction of houses.

In 2006, Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation (UD & PA) Department was created for development of urban centres inthe state. The Aizawl Development Authority was established under the umbrella of UD & PA for focused development of theAizawl City.

Under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), US$ 4.18 million has been allocated for thedevelopment of the water-supply system in Aizawl.

Under the Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT), US$ 3.41 million has beenallocated for development of water-supply in Lunglei and Serchhip.

Ministry of Urban Development Authority of India has sanctioned Renewal and Augmentation of Greater Saiha Water SupplyScheme with the total proposed investment of US$ 4.5 million in Mizoram.

Source:JNNURM, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India


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Education infrastructure in Mizoram

Universities 2

Colleges 22

Polytechnics and ITIs 5^

Higher secondary schools 113

High schools 543

Middle schools 1,383

Primary schools 1,855

Mizoram is among the top ranking states in the country interms of literacy rate. Mizoram has a literacy rate of 91.6 percent according to the provisional data of Census 2011; themale literacy rate is 93.7 per cent and the female literacyrate is 89.4 per cent.

GER at the primary and middle-school level has been high,

indicating low number of students dropping out.

Besides universities and colleges, there are other institutesfor higher education such as College of Veterinary Sciencesand Animal Husbandry under Central Agriculture University,Regional Institute of Para-Medical and Nursing Sciences(RIPANS) and National Institute of Electronics andInformation Technology (NIELIT).

Status of GER

Age Stage 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

6-9

Primary

school 108.22 115.37 112.86

10-13Middleschool

105.89 85 82.22

14-15 High school 74.61 63.70 69.55

16-18Higher

secondaryschool

23.34 26 41.60


^As of 2009-10, Census 2011 (provisional data), ITI: Industrial Training Institutes, GER: Gross Enrolment Ratio

Literacy rates (%)

Total literacy rate 91.6

Male literacy 93.7

Female literacy 89.4


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As of 2011-12, teacher-pupil ratio was 1:19 in primary schools, 1:09 in middle schools, 1:12 in high schools, and 1:15 inhigher secondary schools.

The slow but consistent rise in the number of schools has resulted in increased enrolment of students in the last four years.

Level of education Particulars 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

Primary schools No of schools 1,783 1,782 1,821 1,855

Enrolment 151,899 156,396 166,152 161,514Teachers 8,716 8,477 8,310 8,488

Teacher-pupil ratio 1:17 1:18 1:20 1:19

Middle schools No of schools 1,253 1,313 1,353 1,383

Enrolment 64,887 66,776 69,318 87,726

Teachers 7,754 7,564 7,824 9,638


High schools No of schools 502 521 538 543Enrolment 44,576 48,811 502,52 48,741

Teachers 3,886 3,853 3,870 4,212


Higher secondary schools No of schools 86 95 98 113

Enrolment 14,649 17,049 18,437 20,250

Teachers 1,058 1,224 1,224 1,367


Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2012-13


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Achievements under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

The SSA mission has distributed free textbooks to 1.6 million students to date. During 2011-12, 166,619 students inthe age group of 6-14 years were provided free textbooks.

SSA has identified 7,602 children with special needs in the state; of this, 7,529 children were enrolled in schools,while 73 were provided home-based education.

Eight girls hostels have been established, with 400 girl students being enrolled for free across districts in Mizoram.

A total of 176 sports centres were opened and 5,280 students were enrolled.

A total of 140 computer education centres were opened in collaboration with AICES Infotech Pvt Ltd, Kolkata.Computer-aided teaching (CAT) has been started in 50 middle schools since 2008 and another 160 schools since2011 in collaboration with JIL Information Technology, Uttar Pradesh. In collaboration with Hole-in-the-Wall EducationLimited (HiWEL), computers were installed in five upper primary schools in remote areas of Lunglei district.



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Sources: Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Mizoram,Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13

Census 2011 (provisional data), Statistical Handbook of Mizoram, 2010

Health indicators of Mizoram

Primary health centres 57

Primary health sub-centres 370

Community health centres 12

Government hospitals 11

Non-government hospitals 14

Doctor-population 2,623

Nurse-population 666

Health worker-population 590

The state has 11 hospitals, 12 community health centres,57 primary health centres and 370 primary health sub-centres.

The State Referral Hospital, for which the Ministry ofDevelopment of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) hadapproved US$ 9.2 million, was inaugurated on 10

December 2012.

The government has proposed to set up a medical collegeat the Falkwan referral hospital in Mizoram.

The state government has initiated Vanaspati Van project toenhance availability of herbal medicines to the ruralpopulation.

Health indicators of Mizoram (2011)

Birth rate 16.6

Death rate 4.4

Infant mortality rate 34


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Mizoram is naturally green and has a hilly terrain with a pleasant climate. Temperature during the year varies between 11 Cand 21C in winter, and 20C and 30C in summer.

The continuous mountain ranges make it an ideal destination for adventure sports and exploration.

The state celebrates festivals such as Chapchar kut, Mim kut, Pawl kut, Thalfavang kut and Christmas.

Mizoram is home to many indigenous sports such as Inbuan, Inkawibah, Insukherh and Insuknawr.

The state also has traditional dances, viz., Cheraw, Khullam, Chheih Lam, Chai, Rallu Lam, Solakia, Sarlamkai and Par Lam.

The traditional handicrafts and dressing of the Mizos are the major tourist attraction.

There are several locations, which attract tourists to Mizoram, viz., Aizawl, Tamdil, Vantawang, Champai, Phwangpui, Saihaand Lunglei. Shopping centres, lakes, mountain peaks, ancient excavations and wildlife parks are some of the key tourist

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Mizoram has eight industrial estates, of which five areoperational and the remaining are yet to be developed.

Zoram Industrial Development Corporation (ZIDCO) isresponsible for the overall development of industrialinfrastructure in the state.

ZIDCO has established an integrated infrastructuredevelopment centre (IIDC) at Lunglei district with aninvestment of around US$ 1.0 million. The centre offerspower, water, telecommunication and other amenities forthe industrial units.

The government has acquired 127 acres of land inKhawnuam for development of the Indo-Myanmar bordertrade township.

A border trade centre has been established for trade withBangladesh.

Industrial units (as of March 2012)

Registered SSI units 8,219

Handicraft training centres 8

Handloom training centres 3

State enterprises for development of varioustrades

Mizoram Agriculture Marketing Corporation

Mizoram Food and Allied Industries Corporation

Mizoram Khadi and Village Industries Board

Zoram Energy Development Agency

Zoram Handloom & Handicrafts DevelopmentCorporation

Zoram Industrial Development Corporation

Sources: Mizoram Economic Survey, 201213,Statistical Handbook of Mizoram 2010, NEDFi Databank

SSI: Small Scale Industry


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The following table shows different industrial areas and their respective status.

Parameters Total area(in Bighas)

Present status

Industrial Estate, Zuangtui 314.70 Out of 231 demarcated plots, 196 have been allotted to 164 industrial units.

Industrial Growth Centre, Luangmual 940.78Allotment process has started; three units are now operational; expected to

accommodate another 100 more enterprises

Industrial Estate, Bairabi 26.20 Yet to be developed

Industrial Estate, Kolasib 32.33 Yet to be developed

Industrial Estate, Pukpui 76.68 Demarcation of plot completed; allotment process has started

Industrial Estate, Hmunhmeltha 104.40 Yet to be developed

Bamboo Technology Park, Sairang 148.2The park is operational; entrepreneurs have been allotted plots for

bamboo-related activities

Export Promotion Industrial Park at

Lengte1,390.22

32 plots were developed and allotted to entrepreneurs; three units are now

in operation and another 29 are expected to start during the next calendar

year; park is being upgraded and would accommodate another 50-80 small

enterprises

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 201213


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The natural resources, climatic conditions and policyincentives in the state support investments in bamboo,sericulture, tourism, agro-products and agro-processingsectors.

Industrial units in the state primarily comprise of small scaleindustries. As of March 2012, there were 8,219 registered

small-scale industrial units in Mizoram.

Mizoram is setting up an special economic zone (SEZ) in theNortheast with assistance from the North East Council. TheSEZ will be located at Khawnuam village in Champhai.Bamboo-based industries would play a major role in theproposed SEZ.

In 2011-12, more than 100 small-scale industrial units were

registered in the state.

Key industries in Mizoram

Bamboo

Energy

Sericulture

Agriculture and horticulture

Tourism

Food processing IT

Handloom and handicrafts

Minerals and stones

Medicinal plants

Year

Cumulativeno of

registered

units

No ofregisteredduring the

year

Investmentduring theyear (US$

million)

Employment

2004-05 6,080 319 1.6 1,116

2005-06 6,395 315 1.5 1,228

2006-07 6,739 344 1.7 1,376

2007-08 6,944 594 1.5 594

2008-09 7,431 487 1.9 4,113

2009-10 7,888 457 4.2 3,977

2010-11 8,088 200 4.7 1,328

2011-12 8,219 131 2.2 906

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13, NEDFi Database


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Bamboo forests cover 31 per cent (6,446 sq km) ofMizorams geographical area, with a yield of 3.2 milliontonnes per year. There is an estimated growing stock of25.26 million metric tonnes of 35 varieties of bamboo in thestate.

Around 14.0 per cent of the bamboo stock in the country is

available in Mizoram.

The National Bamboo Mission (NBM), a centrally sponsoredscheme, envisages to increase the coverage area underbamboo plantation and consequently increase the yield to18-20 tonnes per hectare from the current 3.2 tonnes.

The Cachar Paper Mill in South Assam (a unit of HindustanPaper Corporation) is the largest consumer of the bamboo

resources of Mizoram.

Bamboo Development Agency of the State Government hasentered into Joint Venture (JV) with private partners forcommercial production of bamboo floor boards, bambooparquets and bamboo-teakwood doors.

The Mizoram Government is keen to invite FDI in bamboo-based industries such as mat-ply, blinds, chopsticks,

incense sticks, etc.

As of July 2012, nine bamboo chipping units having acapacity to produce 27 tons of bamboo chips per day havebeen established in various parts of the state.

Summary of initiatives taken by the Mizoramgovernment

Establishment of nine bamboo chipping clusters Establishment of three round agarbati stick making

units

Establishment of two units of bamboo sliver andone mat making unit at Darlak and Bairabi,respectively

Establishment of bamboo pebble unit at E.Phaileng

Establishment of bamboo charcoal and bamboo

vinegar unit

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 201213


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Mizoram has potential for developing 4,500 MW of hydropower, of which only 34.3 MW has been installed as of March 2013.

Seventy three sites have been identified for installation of small hydro plants and 11 have been given approval.

Several incentives and concessions are provided by the central and state governments for non-conventional powergeneration units. A few of them are

Eligible producers, who consume the self generated electricity or sell it to a nominated third party, will be exemptedfrom electricity duty.

Eligible industry status would be conferred to companies producing electricity from non-conventional energy sourcesunder the schemes governed by industry department and would be given all the incentives available to eligibleproducers for establishing such power generation plants. They would also be granted concession available to theindustrial units in the backward region.

The state government will attempt to provide for all incentives and facilities granted by the central government for

similar undertaking in other states.

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Of the 21,081 sq km geographical area of Mizoram, gross cropped area constitutes just 6.57 per cent. Rice constitutes morethan 50 per cent of the total gross cropped area.

The state budget 2013-14 has proposed a total outlay of US$ 41.75 million for agriculture and allied activities.

Use of pesticides and fertilisers is low in Mizoram, leading to rich organic produce, which makes it attractive for exports.

Paddy production per hectare (kg)Production of principal crops (tonnes)

69

19

82 84 87 89

2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

Paddy Maize Pulses

796

288

1,3261,400

1,657

1,939

2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12



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The Government of Mizoram has given special emphasis tooil palm cultivation, as it would help mitigate environmentdegradation (capable of achieving conservation of soil andmoisture and repairing degraded land) and provideemployment opportunities.

The Oil Palm Development Programme is continued under

RKVY (Oil Palm Area Expansion) from 2011-12 to 2012-13.Mission on oilseeds and oil palm is likely to be launchedduring the 12th Five-Year Plan.

DistrictGeographical

areaTotal oil palmpotential area

Area undercultivation2012-13

Aizawl 357,631 12,150 50

Lunglei 453,800 15,000 750

Saiha 139,990 9,000

Kolasib 138,251 17,350 1,039

Serchhip 142,160 12,000 327

Lawngtlai 255,710 17,000 617

Mamit 302,575 18,500 928

Champhai 318,583

Total 2,108,700 101,000 3,711


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Production of fruits, vegetables, spices, cotton, coffee, tea, birds eye chilli, Anthurium, and rose has immense potential inMizoram.

The state has 109,000 hectares of area under horticulture crops; this is about 9.4 per cent of the estimated horticulturepotential area of 1,156,000 hectares.

Production of major horticulture crops (000 tonnes)Area under horticulture crops (000 hectares)

229

323

242

282 312289

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12


17

30

51

42 42

45

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12


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In 201112, total milk production reached a three-year high of 13,950 tonnes.

Meat production in Mizoram has been on the rise. In 2011-12, 13,158 tonnes of meat was produced, up by 35.6 per cent from10,235 tonnes in 2009-10.

Estimated meat production (tonnes)Estimated milk production (tonnes)

10,633 11,427

13,950

2009-10 2010-2011 2011-2012

10,2359,700

13,158

2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012



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Mizoram has 24,000 hectares of land that could bedeveloped for fish farming; of this, just 4,100 hectares havebeen developed until 2011-12.

The states fish production is likely to expand at a CAGR of16.0 per cent during 2007-08 to 2012-13 to reach 5,800 MTby 2012-13.

Under the 12th Five-Year Plan, the government is targetingto bridge the demand/supply gap for table-sized fish fromstate-owned resources and provide employment to 16,000families.

Demand for table-sized fish is estimated to be 14,300 MT bythe end of the 12th Five-Year Plan at a per capita scale of 11kg from the current 4.81 kg. To meet this target, the

government plans to develop 3,000 hectares of ponds andtanks.

Inland fish production (metric tonnes)

2,765

3,200 4,060

5,200 5,400 5,800

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

2012-2013*

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 201213,*Anticipated

MT: Metric tonnes


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Mizoram accounts for about 12.0 per cent of the total fruits produced in the Northeast India, and the yield per hectare is onthe rise because of adoption of modern horticultural practices.

With abundant natural resources and supporting policies, the food processing sector offers potential for investment

Allied services such as cold-chain management also provide potential for investment.

A special purpose vehicle (SPV) has been formed with private sector companies to set up a plant for processing turmeric,ginger, chilli, fruits and other horticultural products.


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With its highly green hills, crisscrossing rivers, andinterspersed lakes, Mizoram is a tourists paradise.

Under the 12th Five-Year Plan, Mizoram has 11 ongoingtourism projects with a sanction of US$ 7.79 million from theGovernment of India.

Creation of tourist complexes, adventure sports and resortfacilities, amusement parks, health farms, hotels, conventioncentres, tourist travel services, etc., offer various avenues forinvestment in the tourism sector of Mizoram.

Some of the wild life sanctuaries and national parks in thestate are: Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary, Phawngpui Nationalpark, Thorangtlang Wildlife Sanctuary, Lengteng WildlifeSanctuary, Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary, Blue Mountain

National Park and Murlen National Park.

Currently, there are 39 tourist lodges with 364 rooms and782 beds across Mizoram.

Around 48,927 tourists visited the state in 2012-13*.

Ongoing projects during the 12th Five-Year Plan

Project name Cost (US$ million)

Tourist Destination Chakhang 0.37

Tourist Destination Niawhtlang 0.37

Convention centre at Berawtlang 0.86

Tourist Destination Chawngte 0.72

Tourist Destination Palak 0.81

Tourist Circuit MaubawkChakheitla

1.28

Tourist Lodge Serchhip 0.32

Serlui B Lake Destination 0.71

Tourist Destination Aizawl (units) 0.84

Tourist Lodge Khawzawl 0.62

Tourist Destination Demagri 0.89

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13*Till December 2012


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Revenues from tourism expanded at a CAGR of 7.2 per cent** between 2008-09 and 2012-13*, indicating a higher per capitatourist income.

In order to attract potential tourists, the state has organises three festivals Chapchar Kut in March, Anthurium Festival inSeptember and Thalfavang Kut in November-December.

Revenue from tourism (US$ 000)Number of tourists (000)

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13,*Up to December 2012, **In Indian rupee terms

57 58 58 5448

0.8 0.7 0.6 0.7

0.5

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13*

Domestic Tourists Foreign Tourists

240 261

325 320268

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13*


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Mizorams IT policy aims to increase the use of IT in the industrial and government sectors.

With the second-highest literacy rate in the country, affordable costs, strong English-speaking population, improvedtelecommunications connectivity, and favourable climate, Mizoram is well positioned to attract investments in the IT industry.

The Mizoram government plans to set up software technology parks in the state to provide a one-stop-shop for IT industries.

The IT policy also provides various incentives and concessions for investments in the sector.


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Factors such as good climatic conditions, fertility of the soiland rainfall help in the breeding of all kinds of silkworms inMizoram. All varieties of silk, including mulberry, eri, muga,and tasar, are commercially exploited in the state.

The state government is working towards bringing maximumfamilies under sericulture farming and silkworm rearing. Thestate covered 1,106 farmers during 2012-13 and is expectedto cover 2,000 farmers in 2013-14.

As of March 2012, about 7,826 families in 314 villages wereengaged in sericulture across 5,826 ha.

The state government had established one research &training institute at Zemabawk to impart training insericulture.

Infrastructural facilities available under the state governmentfor development of mulberry silk include:

Research & training institute

Reeling factory and unit

Mulberry farms

Chowki reeling centres

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13^Up to December 2012

Name UnitsProduction

2011-12Production2012-13^

MulberryMilliontonnes

70.1 156.0

Muga Millions 0.4 1.9

Eri Milliontonnes

3.8 4.8

Oak tasar Millions 0.3 0.1


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As of March 2009, the state had 750 handloom units with around 4,700 employees.

Ethnic handloom and crafts of Mizoram have a large market in India and abroad.

Bamboo crafts and the ready-to-wear ethnic clothing are being marketed by the government agencies.

The Mizoram government is expanding the business by involving private players in manufacturing, marketing and distribution of

handloom and crafts of Mizoram.

As of March 2010, there were eight handicraft training centres and three handloom training centres in the state.


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Mizoram has mineral deposits of shell limestone, siltstone, clay mineral, coal seam, oil and gas.

Building-quality stones are exported to Bangladesh.

Several agencies are involved in oil and gas exploration in Mizoram and have signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoU)with the state government.

Mizoram has numerous natural water springs and offers potential for manufacturing mineral water.


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Mizoram has rich flora and fauna with a variety of medicinal plants.

About 95.0 per cent of the population in the interior regions of the state depends on medicinal plants for general cures.

The state has identified specific medicinal plants, which can be cultivated and processed.

The climatic conditions of Mizoram are suitable for cultivation of tropical and sub-tropical varieties due to adequate rainfall,

various types of soils and environments.


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Approvals and clearances required Department

Incorporation of company Registrar of Companies

Registration, Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum (IEM), industrial licences

Department of IndustriesPermission for land use

Allotment of land

Site environmental approvalMizoram Pollution Control Board

No-objection Certificate and consent under Water and Pollution Control Act

Registration under States Sales Tax Act and Central and State Excise ActExcise Department

Commercial taxes

Sanction of power

Power & Electricity DepartmentPower feasibility

Power connection

Approval for construction activity and building plan Public Works Department

Water and sewerage clearance Public Health and EngineeringDepartmentWater connection


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Cost parameter Cost estimate Source

Hotel (per room per night) US$ 10 to U$ 50 Tourist lodge in the state

Office space rent (2,000 sq ft) US$ 100 to US$ 800 per month Industry sources

Residential space rent (2,000 sq ft) US$ 60 to US$ 200 per month Industry sources

Labour cost (minimum wages per day)Unskilled: US$ 2.4Skilled: US$ 2.8-4.3

Ministry of Labour and Employment,Government of India


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Agency Contact information

Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region

258, 1st floor, Vigyan Bhavan-Annexe

New Delhi - 110011

Phone: 91-11-2302 2401, 2302 2400

Fax: 91-11-2306 2754

Website: www.mdoner.gov.in

Zoram Industrial Development Corporation

M.G. Road, Upper Khatla

Aizawl - 796 001, Mizoram

Phone: 91-389-2323217

Fax: 91-389-2326271

Website: http://industries.mizoram.gov.in/psizidco.html

Department of Industries, Government of Mizoram

State Public Information Officer-Joint Director of Industries,

Department of Industries

Aizawl, Mizoram

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.industries.mizoram.gov.in


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Bamboo Policy 2002

To promote bamboo cultivation and bamboo-based industries.

To protect, conserve the rich bio-diversity associated with bamboo forests and regrowth areas.

Read more

Objectives

North East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (NEIIPP) 2007

To promote the Northeast as an attractive investment destination through several concessionsand incentives with expansion of capacity/modernisation and diversification.

Read more

Objective

IT Policy 2001

To develop IT for employment generation, wealth creation and economic growth in the state.

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Objective
http://www.indiainbusiness.nic.in/know-india/states/mizoram6.htmhttp://dipp.gov.in/English/Policies/Notification_NEIIPP_27July2007.pdfhttp://mizoram.nic.in/it/IT_POLICY2001.pdfhttp://mizoram.nic.in/it/IT_POLICY2001.pdfhttp://dipp.gov.in/English/Policies/Notification_NEIIPP_27July2007.pdfhttp://www.indiainbusiness.nic.in/know-india/states/mizoram6.htm


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Power Policy for Power Through Non-Conventional Energy Sources

To promote generation of grid-grade power through non-conventional energy sources in thecontext of non polluting, renewable inputs like solar, wind, small hydel, biomass and otherwastes.

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Objective

New Industrial Policy 2002

To engineer growth in the state by rapid industrialisation.

To ensure balanced sectoral and regional growth by promoting industries under all sectors.

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Objectives
http://www.windpro.org/Sector/State%20Government%20Policies%20issued%20by%20IREDA13.pdfhttp://nedfi.net/sites/default/files/files/Mizoram.pdfhttp://nedfi.net/sites/default/files/files/Mizoram.pdfhttp://www.windpro.org/Sector/State%20Government%20Policies%20issued%20by%20IREDA13.pdf


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Average for the year

YearINR equivalent of one

US$

2004-05 44.95

2005-06 44.28

2006-07 45.28

2007-08 40.24

2008-09 45.91

2009-10 47.41

2010-11 45.57

2011-12 47.94

2012-13 54.31

Exchange rates


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