Mizoram - Where the Blue Mountains meet the Green Economy
Mizoram is the southernmost state in northeast India, sharing a 722-kilometer-long international border with Myanmar and Bangladesh, making it a transit point for trade with Southeast Asia.
It is connected to the rest of India by six national highways, including NH 54. Aizawl’s Lengpui Airport provides domestic connectivity, along with 24 helipads in each district soon to be transformed into heliports.
With Bairabi-Sairang railway station and the Kaladan Multi-Modal Project linking Mizoram with the Myanmar port of Sittwe under construction, Mizoram is on its way to becoming a gateway to explore opportunities in Southeast Asia.
Tucked in one corner of the country, Mizoram is unadulterated with scenic landscapes, be it the blue hills of Phawngpui and Reiek, which give Mizoram its name, the serene palak and Tamdil Lake, or the gurgling waterfall at Vantawng.
Apart from being a visual treat, its unique culture and grand festivals like Chapchar Kut, Lyuva Kutla, and the Anthurium Festival attract tourists from all over the globe.
Mizoram is home to a plethora of sanctuaries and reserves, including Murlen and Phawngpui National Parks, Vangchhia's archaeological site, and thrilling paragliding opportunities.
Mizoram has something to offer every palate; its irresistible landscapes, grand festivals, and enviable tranquillity make it an ideal investment destination for the tourism and hospitality sectors.
Mizoram being blessed with agro-climatic conditions and topographical variations, stands as the second largest producer of strawberries in India and also cultivates ample commercial fruits like dragon fruit, passion fruit, mandarin orange, banana, mango, grapes, and pineapple.
With Mizo chilli and Mizo ginger holding Geographical Indication Tags, the state also produces areca nut, chilli, turmeric, and areca nut niche crops and a bounty of vegetables, spices, oilseeds, pulses, plantation crops, medicinal, and aromatic plants, contributing significantly to the nation's agricultural diversity.
Mizoram boasts the highest forest cover in the country, covering 84.5% of its geographical area.
Being the second largest bamboo-producing state in India, with bamboo forests covering 57% of its land, it makes up 14% of India's commercial bamboo supply and houses 20 species at present. This abundance of bamboo has promising potential for industries like bamboo charcoal, furniture, and ethanol production.
The state's 18,186 sq km of forested land is abundant in valuable timber trees and non-timber forest products, offering a promising resource base for sustainable development.
