Strong bamboo processing sector

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

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

Large hydroelectric power potential

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

2012-13

Abundant natural resources Growing demand

Mizoram has a large forest area and contributes 14.0 per cent to the countrys bamboo production. The climatic conditions in the state provide a breeding ground for commercial exploitation of all kinds of silkworm.

Rich labour pool & infrastructure Support

With a literacy rate of 91.6 per cent, Mizoram offers a highly literate workforce. Knowledge of English is an added advantage for the Mizo workforce. With improving road, rail and air connectivity and the establishment of trade routes with neighbouring countries, trade facilitation has improved over the last decade.

Potential
Hydroelectric power: 4,500 MW

Hydroelectric power: 29.4 MW

Advantage: Mizoram

High economic growth supported by constructive policies

The engineering sector is delicensed; trade opportunities 100 per cent FDI is allowed in the sector Industries in the state enjoy a unique
location-specific advantage. Bordering Due to policy there was Myanmar and support, Bangladesh, Mizoram offers cumulative a gateway FDI of for USD14.0 engaging billion in into international trade with Southeast Asian the sector over April 2000 February countries. 2012, making up 8.6 per cent of total

Location advantage and

Average GSDP growth rate was at 14.8 per cent between 2004-05 and 2012-13. The state provides a wide variety of incentives under its various policies. Special incentives for promotion of export-oriented industries and other thrust sectors are also provided.

FDI into the country in that period

Kolasib, Vairengte, Bairabi, Saiha, Champhai and Sairang are the key cities in the state. Mizoram has primarily sand-loamy and clay-loamy soil with deposits of shell limestone, coloured hard stone, clay mineral, coal seam, oil and gas.

Parameters
Capital Geographical area (sq km) Administrative districts (No) Population density (persons per sq km)* Total population (million)* Male population (million)* Female population (million)*

Mizoram
Aizawl 21,081 8 52 1.1 0.6 0.5 975 91.6

Mizoram shares borders with other north-eastern states of Manipur, Tripura and Assam, and neighbouring countries of Bangladesh and Myanmar. The most commonly spoken languages of the state are Mizo and English, apart from the various local dialects.

Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males)* Literacy rate (%)*

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

Parameter Economy
GSDP as a percentage of all states GSDP

Mizoram

All-States

Source

0.08

100

Planning Commission Databook, 2012-13, current prices Planning Commission Databook, 2004-05 to 2012-13, current prices, Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13 Planning Commission Databook, 2012-13, current prices, Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13

Average GSDP growth rate (%)*

14.8

15.6

Per capita GSDP (US$)

1,250.4

1,414.2

Physical Infrastructure
Installed power capacity (MW) Wireless subscribers (No) Broadband subscribers (No) 149.9 8,960,542^ 11,439 223,343.6 867,803,583 15,050,000** Central Electricity Authority, as of May 2013 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of March 2013 Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, as of December 2012 Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, as of March 2013, Mizoram Economic Survey 201213 Airports Authority of India

National highway length (Km) Airports (No)

986 1

79,116 133

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

Parameter Social indicators

Literacy rate (%) Birth rate (per 1,000 population)

Mizoram

All-States

Source

91.6 16.6

74.0 21.8

Provisional Data Census 2011 SRS Bulletin (www.censusindia.gov.in), 2012

SRS: Sample Registration System

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.

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

1.5

CAGR 14.8%^
0.9 0.6 1.0

1.3 1.1

1.5

0.7

0.7

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012*

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13, *Advanced estimates, **Projections, ^In Indian rupee terms CAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate

2012-2013**

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.

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

CAGR 14.9%*
0.8 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.9 1.2 1.0 1.3

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

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

2011-2012

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.

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

CAGR 11.9%^
903 672 613 926 1,174 1,005 1,255 1,250

710

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13, *Advanced estimates, **Projections, ***In Indian rupee terms CAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate

2012-2013**

2011-2012*

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

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

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

1,141

CAGR 12.0%*
807 549

1,066 840 901

603

635

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13 *In Indian rupee terms CAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate

2011-2012

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

GSDP composition by sector

CAGR
59.9%

15.0%**

60.6%

16.3% 23.8% 2004-05 Primary sector

19.3%** 10.3%**

22.2% 17.2% 2012-13*

Secondary sector

Tertiary sector

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13 *Advanced estimates, **In Indian rupee terms CAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate

Approximately 60 per cent of workers in Mizoram are engaged in agriculture and allied sectors. Paddy is the principal food crop in Mizoram. Oil palm cultivation has grown significantly. The total area covered under oil palm almost doubled to 3,711 hectares in 2012-13 from 1,966 hectares in 2011-12.
Banana

Crops

Annual production in 2011-12 (000 tonnes)

119,060 66,500 37,100 34,460 29,240 24,710 24,300 22,230 19,790 19,650

Chayote Cabbage Ginger

Moreover, the agro-climatic conditions in Mizoram are suitable for growing a wide range of fruits. Mizoram accounts for about 12.0 per cent of the total fruits produced in the Northeast.
The state has 109,900 hectares of area under horticulture, which is about 9.4 per cent of the estimated potential area of 1.2 million hectares. The state offers immense potential for development and investment in the sector. Horticultural, agro-processed and bamboo products have high export potential with bamboo cultivation being an area highly commercialised. Anthurium cut flowers are exported to countries such as UAE, the UK, Japan, Australia.

Turmeric Lime/lemon Grapes Mandarin orange Okra Pineapple

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13

Mizoram is expected to get financial aid from the World Bank for the development of roads in the state. As of February 2013, the state had a total road length of 7,537 km, with a road density of 35.2 km of roads per 100 sq 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 and NH-502A to neighbouring states. The key agencies that maintain roads in the state include the Public Works Department (PWD) and Pushpak (Border Roads Organisation).

Road type
National highways State highways Major district roads Other district roads

Road length (km)

986 505 710 1,014

Village roads Roads within towns & villages City roads

Other roads Total roads under PWD

1,062 592 355

1,021 6,244 1,036 258 7,537

Road type
NH-154 NH-150 NH-44A NH-54A NH-54B NH-54 NH-502A Grand total

Road length (km)

58 140 130 9 27 522 100 986

Roads maintained by BRO Roads maintained by other departments Grand total

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13

The Bairabi railway station provides railway connectivity with Silchar in Assam. The construction of the extension of a vital broad gauge rail link between Bairabi rail terminus on the MizoramAssam border and Sairang, a village 20 km west of Aizawl, is in progress.

Railway station, Bairabi Sources: Maps of India

Mizoram has one operational airport at Lengpui. Daily air connectivity is available through multiple air carriers. In 2012-13, the North Eastern Council (NEC) sanctioned five airport development projects, including Lenpui. In 2009-10, Lengpui airport handled 1,790 aircrafts with 120,000 passengers. Inland water transport projects at Tuichawng and Khawthlangtuipui have been proposed for implementation in 2013-14 and detailed reports were submitted to the Ministry of Shipping in January 2013. Mizoram is developing waterway connectivity with the port of Akyab Sittwe in Myanmar along the Chhimtuipui river for enhancing trade opportunities. The construction work for the same has been started in December 2010.
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13

Airport, Lengpui Sources: Maps of India

Mizoram has abundant hydro-electric power potential (approx. 4,500 MW) with just 0.7 per cent harnessed through small and mini-hydel projects to date. As of May 2013, Mizoram had a total installed power generation capacity of 149.9 MW (comprising 88.3 MW from state utilities and 61.6 MW from central utilities).
119.3

Installed power capacity (MW)

130.9 138.9 138.9 149.9 149.9

Hydro power accounted for 34.3 MW of total installed power generation capacity. Renewable power and thermal power contributed 36.5 MW and 79.1 MW respectively.
As of March 2013, renewable power was completely under the control of the state government, while hydropower was controlled by the central government. In 2011-12, per capita consumption of power in the state was 226.94 kWh. As of July 2012, the state had achieved 93.5 per cent of village electrification. A total of 661 villages have been electrified.

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14*

Source: Central Electricity Authority *As of May 2013

As of March 2013, north-eastern states had nearly 9.0 million wireless subscribers and 189,884 wire-line subscribers. As of March 2012, Mizoram had 701,959 wireless subscribers, up 21.3 per cent from March 2011. There are 514 mobile towers in the state. As of December 2012, the state had 105 telephone exchanges. During 2012-13, the state had 389 post offices. 3G services are available in Mizoram. BSNL provides landline connections in the state.

Telecom infrastructure (March 2013)

Wireless connections^ Wire-line connections^ Broadband subscribers Teledensity (in per cent)^ Post offices Telephone exchanges 8,960,542 189,884 11,439* 67.8 389 105*

Sources: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Department of Telecommunications, Annual Report 2012-13, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13 ^Combined figures for Northeast states comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura *As of December 2012

In order to provide housing and other basic amenities to the weaker sections of the society, four housing projects are being implemented 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 in the state. The Aizawl Development Authority was established under the umbrella of UD & PA for focused development of the Aizawl City. Under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), US$ 4.18 million has been allocated for the development of the water-supply system in Aizawl. Under the Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT), US$ 3.41 million has been allocated 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 Supply Scheme with the total proposed investment of US$ 4.5 million in Mizoram.
Source: JNNURM, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India

Mizoram is among the top ranking states in the country in terms of literacy rate. Mizoram has a literacy rate of 91.6 per cent according to the provisional data of Census 2011; the male literacy rate is 93.7 per cent and the female literacy rate 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 institutes for higher education such as College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry under Central Agriculture University, Regional Institute of Para-Medical and Nursing Sciences (RIPANS) and National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT).

Education infrastructure in Mizoram

Universities Colleges Polytechnics and ITIs 2 22 5^

Higher secondary schools

High schools Middle schools Primary schools

113
543 1,383 1,855

Status of GER
Age 6-9 Stage Primary school Middle school High school Higher secondary school 2009-10 108.22 105.89 74.61 23.34 2010-11 115.37 85 63.70 26 2011-12 112.86 82.22 69.55 41.60

Literacy rates (%)

Total literacy rate Male literacy Female literacy 91.6 93.7 89.4 10-13 14-15 16-18

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13 ^As of 2009-10, Census 2011 (provisional data), ITI: Industrial Training Institutes, GER: Gross Enrolment Ratio

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 in higher 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
Primary schools

Particulars
No of schools Enrolment Teachers Teacher-pupil ratio No of schools Enrolment Teachers Teacher-pupil ratio No of schools Enrolment Teachers Teacher-pupil ratio No of schools Enrolment Teachers Teacher-pupil ratio

2008-09
1,783 151,899 8,716 1:17 1,253 64,887 7,754 1:08 502 44,576 3,886 1:11 86 14,649 1,058 1:14

2009-10
1,782 156,396 8,477 1:18 1,313 66,776 7,564 1:09 521 48,811 3,853 1:13 95 17,049 1,224 1:14

2010-11
1,821 166,152 8,310 1:20 1,353 69,318 7,824 1:09 538 502,52 3,870 1:13 98 18,437 1,224 1:15

2011-12
1,855 161,514 8,488 1:19 1,383 87,726 9,638 1:09 543 48,741 4,212 1:12 113 20,250 1,367 1:15

Middle schools

High schools

Higher secondary schools

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2012-13

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 in the 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 since 2011 in collaboration with JIL Information Technology, Uttar Pradesh. In collaboration with Hole-in-the-Wall Education Limited (HiWEL), computers were installed in five upper primary schools in remote areas of Lunglei district.
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13

The state has 11 hospitals, 12 community health centres, 57 primary health centres and 370 primary health subcentres. The State Referral Hospital, for which the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) had approved US$ 9.2 million, was inaugurated on 10 December 2012. The government has proposed to set up a medical college at the Falkwan referral hospital in Mizoram. The state government has initiated Vanaspati Van project to enhance availability of herbal medicines to the rural population.

Health indicators of Mizoram (2011)

Birth rate Death rate Infant mortality rate 16.6 4.4 34

Health indicators of Mizoram

Primary health centres Primary health sub-centres Community health centres Government hospitals 57 370 12 11

Non-government hospitals
Doctor-population Nurse-population Health worker-population

14
2,623 666 590

Sources: Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Mizoram, Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13 Census 2011 (provisional data), Statistical Handbook of Mizoram, 2010

Mizoram is naturally green and has a hilly terrain with a pleasant climate. Temperature during the year varies between 11C and 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, Saiha and Lunglei. Shopping centres, lakes, mountain peaks, ancient excavations and wildlife parks are some of the key tourist attractions in the state.

Mizoram has eight industrial estates, of which five are operational and the remaining are yet to be developed. Zoram Industrial Development Corporation (ZIDCO) is responsible for the overall development of industrial infrastructure in the state. ZIDCO has established an integrated infrastructure development centre (IIDC) at Lunglei district with an investment of around US$ 1.0 million. The centre offers power, water, telecommunication and other amenities for the industrial units. The government has acquired 127 acres of land in Khawnuam for development of the Indo-Myanmar border trade township. A border trade centre has been established for trade with Bangladesh.

Industrial units (as of March 2012)

Registered SSI units Handicraft training centres Handloom training centres 8,219 8 3

State enterprises for development of various trades

Mizoram Agriculture Marketing Corporation Mizoram Food and Allied Industries Corporation Mizoram Khadi and Village Industries Board Zoram Energy Development Agency Zoram Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation Zoram Industrial Development Corporation

Sources: Mizoram Economic Survey, 201213, Statistical Handbook of Mizoram 2010, NEDFi Databank SSI: Small Scale Industry

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

Parameters
Industrial Estate, Zuangtui Industrial Growth Centre, Luangmual

Total area (in Bighas)

314.70 940.78

Present status
Out of 231 demarcated plots, 196 have been allotted to 164 industrial units. Allotment process has started; three units are now operational; expected to accommodate another 100 more enterprises

Industrial Estate, Bairabi

Industrial Estate, Kolasib

26.20
32.33

Yet to be developed
Yet to be developed

Industrial Estate, Pukpui

Industrial Estate, Hmunhmeltha Bamboo Technology Park, Sairang

76.68
104.40 148.2

Demarcation of plot completed; allotment process has started

Yet to be developed The park is operational; entrepreneurs have been allotted plots for bamboo-related activities

Export Promotion Industrial Park at Lengte

1,390.22

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

The natural resources, climatic conditions and policy incentives in the state support investments in bamboo, sericulture, tourism, agro-products and agro-processing sectors. Industrial units in the state primarily comprise of small scale industries. 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 the Northeast with assistance from the North East Council. The SEZ will be located at Khawnuam village in Champhai. Bamboo-based industries would play a major role in the proposed SEZ. In 2011-12, more than 100 small-scale industrial units were registered in the state.
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13, NEDFi Database

Key industries in Mizoram

Bamboo Energy Sericulture Agriculture and horticulture Tourism Food processing IT Handloom and handicrafts Minerals and stones Medicinal plants
Cumulative no of registered units
6,080 6,395 6,739 6,944 7,431 7,888 8,088 8,219

Year

No of Investment registered during the Employment during the year (US$ year million)
319 315 344 594 487 457 200 131 1.6 1.5 1.7 1.5 1.9 4.2 4.7 2.2 1,116 1,228 1,376 594 4,113 3,977 1,328 906

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

Bamboo forests cover 31 per cent (6,446 sq km) of Mizorams geographical area, with a yield of 3.2 million tonnes per year. There is an estimated growing stock of 25.26 million metric tonnes of 35 varieties of bamboo in the state. Around 14.0 per cent of the bamboo stock in the country is available in Mizoram. The National Bamboo Mission (NBM), a centrally sponsored scheme, envisages to increase the coverage area under bamboo plantation and consequently increase the yield to 18-20 tonnes per hectare from the current 3.2 tonnes. The Cachar Paper Mill in South Assam (a unit of Hindustan Paper Corporation) is the largest consumer of the bamboo resources of Mizoram. Bamboo Development Agency of the State Government has entered into Joint Venture (JV) with private partners for commercial production of bamboo floor boards, bamboo parquets and bamboo-teakwood doors. The Mizoram Government is keen to invite FDI in bamboobased industries such as mat-ply, blinds, chopsticks, incense sticks, etc.

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

Summary of initiatives taken by the Mizoram government

Establishment of nine bamboo chipping clusters Establishment of three round agarbati stick making units Establishment of two units of bamboo sliver and one 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

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 power generation units. A few of them are Eligible producers, who consume the self generated electricity or sell it to a nominated third party, will be exempted from electricity duty. Eligible industry status would be conferred to companies producing electricity from non-conventional energy sources under the schemes governed by industry department and would be given all the incentives available to eligible producers for establishing such power generation plants. They would also be granted concession available to the industrial 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. Renewable energy equipment and materials would be exempted from state sales tax.

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

Production of principal crops (tonnes)

82 69

Paddy production per hectare (kg)

1,939
89 1,400 1,657 1,326

84

87

796 19 288

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

Paddy

Maize

Pulses
Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2012-13

The Government of Mizoram has given special emphasis to oil palm cultivation, as it would help mitigate environment degradation (capable of achieving conservation of soil and moisture and repairing degraded land) and provide employment 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 launched during the 12th Five-Year Plan.

District

Geographical Total oil palm area potential area

357,631 453,800 139,990 138,251 142,160 255,710 302,575 318,583 2,108,700 12,150 15,000 9,000 17,350 12,000 17,000 18,500 101,000

Area under cultivation 2012-13

50 750 1,039 327 617 928 3,711

Aizawl Lunglei Saiha Kolasib Serchhip Lawngtlai Mamit Champhai Total

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey, 2012-13

Production of fruits, vegetables, spices, cotton, coffee, tea, birds eye chilli, Anthurium, and rose has immense potential in Mizoram. The state has 109,000 hectares of area under horticulture crops; this is about 9.4 per cent of the estimated horticulture potential area of 1,156,000 hectares.

Area under horticulture crops (000 hectares)

Production of major horticulture crops (000 tonnes)

51 42 30 17 42

45 229

323 242

282

312

289

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13

2011-12

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 from 10,235 tonnes in 2009-10.

Estimated milk production (tonnes)

13,950 10,633

Estimated meat production (tonnes)

13,158 10,235

11,427

9,700

2009-10

2010-2011

2011-2012

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 2012-13

Mizoram has 24,000 hectares of land that could be developed for fish farming; of this, just 4,100 hectares have been developed until 2011-12. The states fish production is likely to expand at a CAGR of 16.0 per cent during 2007-08 to 2012-13 to reach 5,800 MT by 2012-13. Under the 12th Five-Year Plan, the government is targeting to bridge the demand/supply gap for table-sized fish from state-owned resources and provide employment to 16,000 families. Demand for table-sized fish is estimated to be 14,300 MT by the end of the 12th Five-Year Plan at a per capita scale of 11 kg from the current 4.81 kg. To meet this target, the government plans to develop 3,000 hectares of ponds and tanks.

Inland fish production (metric tonnes)

5,200 5,400 5,800

3,200 2,765

4,060

Source: Mizoram Economic Survey 201213, *Anticipated MT: Metric tonnes

2012-2013*

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

Mizoram accounts for about 12.0 per cent of the total fruits produced in the Northeast India, and the yield per hectare is on the 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.

With its highly green hills, crisscrossing rivers, and interspersed lakes, Mizoram is a tourists paradise. Under the 12th Five-Year Plan, Mizoram has 11 ongoing tourism projects with a sanction of US$ 7.79 million from the Government of India. Creation of tourist complexes, adventure sports and resort facilities, amusement parks, health farms, hotels, convention centres, tourist travel services, etc., offer various avenues for investment in the tourism sector of Mizoram. Some of the wild life sanctuaries and national parks in the state are: Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary, Phawngpui National park, Thorangtlang Wildlife Sanctuary, Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary, Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary, Blue Mountain National Park and Murlen National Park. Currently, there are 39 tourist lodges with 364 rooms and 782 beds across Mizoram. Around 48,927 tourists visited the state in 2012-13*.

Ongoing projects during the 12th Five-Year Plan

Project name Tourist Destination Chakhang Tourist Destination Niawhtlang Convention centre at Berawtlang Tourist Destination Chawngte Tourist Destination Palak Cost (US$ million) 0.37 0.37 0.86 0.72 0.81 1.28 0.32

Tourist Circuit Maubawk Chakheitla

Tourist Lodge Serchhip Serlui B Lake Destination Tourist Destination Aizawl (units) Tourist Lodge Khawzawl Tourist Destination Demagri

0.71
0.84 0.62 0.89

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

Revenues from tourism expanded at a CAGR of 7.2 per cent** between 2008-09 and 2012-13*, indicating a higher per capita tourist income. In order to attract potential tourists, the state has organises three festivals Chapchar Kut in March, Anthurium Festival in September and Thalfavang Kut in November-December.

Number of tourists (000)

0.8 0.7 0.6 0.7 0.5 240

Revenue from tourism (US$ 000)

325 261 320

268

57

58

58

54

48

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12 Foreign Tourists

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

Domestic Tourists

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

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, improved telecommunications 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.

Factors such as good climatic conditions, fertility of the soil and rainfall help in the breeding of all kinds of silkworms in Mizoram. All varieties of silk, including mulberry, eri, muga, and tasar, are commercially exploited in the state. The state government is working towards bringing maximum families under sericulture farming and silkworm rearing. The state covered 1,106 farmers during 2012-13 and is expected to cover 2,000 farmers in 2013-14. As of March 2012, about 7,826 families in 314 villages were engaged in sericulture across 5,826 ha. The state government had established one research & training institute at Zemabawk to impart training in sericulture. Infrastructural facilities available under the state government for development of mulberry silk include: Research & training institute Reeling factory and unit Mulberry farms Chowki reeling centres

Name
Mulberry Muga Eri Oak tasar

Units
Million tonnes Millions Million tonnes Millions

Production 2011-12
70.1 0.4 3.8 0.3

Production 2012-13^
156.0 1.9 4.8 0.1

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

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.

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.

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.

Approvals and clearances required

Incorporation of company
Registration, Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum (IEM), industrial licences Permission for land use Allotment of land Site environmental approval

Department
Registrar of Companies

Department of Industries

Mizoram 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 Act Excise Department Commercial taxes Sanction of power Power feasibility Power & Electricity Department

Power connection
Approval for construction activity and building plan Water and sewerage clearance Water connection Public Works Department Public Health and Engineering Department

Cost parameter
Hotel (per room per night) Office space rent (2,000 sq ft) Residential space rent (2,000 sq ft) Labour cost (minimum wages per day)

Cost estimate
US$ 10 to U$ 50 US$ 100 to US$ 800 per month US$ 60 to US$ 200 per month

Source
Tourist lodge in the state Industry sources Industry sources

Unskilled: US$ 2.4 Skilled: US$ 2.8-4.3

Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India

Agency

Contact information
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

Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region

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
State Public Information Officer-Joint Director of Industries, Department of Industries Aizawl, Mizoram E-mail: director@industries.mizoram.gov.in Website: www.industries.mizoram.gov.in

Department of Industries, Government of Mizoram

North East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (NEIIPP) 2007

Objective

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

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Bamboo Policy 2002 Objectives

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

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IT Policy 2001 Objective

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

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New Industrial Policy 2002

Objectives

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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Power Policy for Power Through Non-Conventional Energy Sources Objective

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

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Exchange rates Year

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

INR equivalent of one US$

44.95 44.28 45.28 40.24 45.91 47.41 45.57 47.94 54.31
Average for the year

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