𝐀𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐰𝐥, 𝟏 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: Shri Nirupam Chakma, Chief Executive Member (CEM), Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC), along with Shri Kali Kumar Tongchangya, Chairman, CADC, and Shri Kalendra Tongchangya, OSD, CADC, held a meeting with the Secretary, District Councils & Minority Affairs Department, Government of Mizoram, at the New Secretariat, Aizawl, today.

During the meeting, the CADC delegation discussed a wide range of issues concerning the development and financial requirements of the Chakma Autonomous District Council.

The delegation particularly raised the issue of salary deficits and the need for adequate financial support to enable CADC to meet its establishment and administrative obligations. The delegation also sought financial assistance for the completion of the new CADC Secretariat Building, which is essential for strengthening and modernising the administrative infrastructure of the Council.

The issue of providing furniture grants for the Chakma Students’ Hostel at Aizawl was also discussed. The hostel building has already been constructed, and financial assistance for furniture and essential facilities is required to make the hostel fully operational for students from the CADC and other rural areas.

Another important matter discussed was the grant of mineral extraction licences and sharing of mineral royalties in respect of minerals within the CADC area, in accordance with Paragraph 9 of the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India. The CADC delegation emphasised the need for an appropriate institutional mechanism and coordination between the State Government and CADC for giving effect to the constitutional provisions relating to mineral resources and royalties.

The CEM emphasised that timely resolution of these issues would significantly contribute to strengthening the institutional capacity of CADC and accelerating sustainable development in the Council area.

The Secretary, District Councils & Minority Affairs Department, heard the issues raised by the CADC delegation and assured that the matters would be examined by the concerned authorities.

The CEM and the Chairman also paid a courtesy call on Pu Lalmuanpuia Punte, MLA and Political Adviser to the Chief Minister of Mizoram.

No.44/2026-27