Shri Molin Kumar Chakma, MDC of 4-Bajeisora MDC Constituency of the 11th CADC has been appointed as Adviser to the Chief Executive Member, Chakma Autonomous District Council, with immediate effect.
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CADC Executive Members Sworn In
Kamalanagar, 5 August 2026: Eight newly appointed Executive Members of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) took the Oath of Affirmation of Office today at the CADC Art & Culture Hall, Kamalanagar. The oath was administered by Pu Lalnunpuia Renthlei, MCS, Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Chawngte, who had been delegated for the purpose by the Deputy Commissioner, Lawngtlai District.
The Executive Members were appointed by the Governor of Mizoram on the recommendation of the Chief Executive Member, Chakma Autonomous District Council, with effect from 30 July 2026. With the swearing-in of the eight Executive Members, the Executive Committee of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council has been constituted in full.
The following elected Members of District Council took the Oath of Affirmation of Office as Executive Members:
- Shri Ajoy Kumar Chakma, MDC, 8-Udalthana
- Shri Doymoy Daveng Chakma, MDC, 15-Rengkashya
- Shri Supreme Raj Chakma, MDC, 3-Chhotapansury
- Shri Montu Chakma, MDC, 19-Devasora South
- Shri Ananta Bikash Chakma, MDC, 14-Longpuighat
- Shri Santosh Chakma, MDC, 11-Ajasora
- Shri Dinesh Moy Chakma, MDC, 7-Kamalanagar West
- Shri Lakkhan Chakma, MDC, 17-Jaruldubasora
The ceremony was attended by the Hon’ble Chief Executive Member, the Chairman of the Chakma Autonomous District Council, Members of District Council, former Councillors, senior officers of the Council and other invited guests.
Speaking at the gathering, Honโble Chief Executive Member (CEM), Dg. Nirupam Chakma, congratulated the newly sworn-in Executive Members and called upon them to discharge their responsibilities without fear or favour in accordance with the Constitution of India. He also expressed his gratitude to the Hon’ble Governor of Mizoram, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Mizoram and the Honโble Minister for District Council & Minority Affairs for appointing the Executive Members on his recommendation.
He said that although only about one and a half years remained in the tenure of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council, there was still scope to achieve meaningful progress if there was the will to work. He said that the past differences should be set aside and that it was time to begin a new chapter in the interest of the Council and its people. Referring to the priorities of the new Executive Committee, he said that its foremost responsibility would be to take forward the implementation of the CADC Development Plan which was submitted to His Excellency the Governor of Mizoram recently.
Notification: Allocation of Portfolios among the Executive Members of CADC
In exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 30 of Chakma Autonomous District Council (Constitution, Conduct of Business etc.) Rules, 2002 and as amended from time to time read with rule 4 of CADC (Allocation of Business) Rules, 2009, the Chief Executive Member, Chakma Autonomous District Council is pleased to allocate portfolios among the members of the Executive Committee of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council as shown below with immediate effect.
Appointment of Executive Members of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council
The Hon’ble Governor of Mizoram has appointed the elected Members named in the attached Notification as Executive Members of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council with effect from 30th July, 2026.
CADC CEM holds high level meetings with State Government officials; discusses infrastructure and E-Governance
Kamalanagar, 29 July 2026: The Chief Executive Member (CEM), Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC), Dg. Nirupam Chakma, today held a series of meetings with senior Government officials in Aizawl to discuss matters relating to infrastructure development, administrative reforms and expansion of digital public services in the Chakma Autonomous District Council.
In a meeting with Pu David Sapzova, Engineer-in-Chief, Public Works Department (PWD), the CEM discussed road infrastructure development in the CADC. The Engineer-in-Chief informed that โน5 crore has been allocated for the blacktopping of roads in the Chawngte town. He also informed that a proposed two-lane defence road, which is currently in the pipeline, is expected to pass through the CADC area. He said the project would improve connectivity and promote economic development.
The long-pending proposal for the declaration of Kamalanagar as a Census Town also came up for discussion during a meeting with Pu V. Lalsangliana, IAS, Commissioner & Secretary, Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation Department. The CEM enquired about the status of the proposal and stated that Kamalanagar fulfils the prescribed criteria for declaration as a Census Town. He requested the State Government to expedite the matter in coordination with the Census authorities.
The CEM also met Pu James Lalnunmawia, MCS, Chief Informatics Officer, Information & Communication Technology (ICT), to explore the adoption of e-Office and other e-governance initiatives in the CADC. The requirements and roadmap for implementing a paperless digital office system in the CADC were discussed. In another meeting with Pu Lalduhkima, State Project Manager, CSC e-Governance Services India Limited, the possibility of establishing Common Service Centres (CSCs) to be managed by CADC was discussed. Under the proposal, the CSCs would provide a range of digital public services, including Aadhaar enrolment and updates, PAN card applications, certificate issuance, banking and insurance services, telemedicine, and other citizen services.
CEM, CADC submits development plan and representations to Governor
Aizawl, July 27, 2026: The Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC), Dg. Nirupam Chakma, today called on the Governor of Mizoram, His Excellency General (Dr.) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd.), at Lok Bhavan to discuss the Council’s long-term development strategy and several issues requiring the attention of the State Government.
During the meeting, the CEM presented an outline of a development plan, including policy measures to streamline the administration of the CADC. The plan was prepared based on proposals received from all departments of the CADC. The Governor, while going through each and every item, appreciated the initiative and offered several suggestions. He advised the Council to incorporate the suggestions and give the plan its final shape.
Among other things, the CEM also apprised the Governor of the new CADC Secretariat building, which was taken up with funding under the 13th Finance Commission but has remained incomplete for more than a decade. The Governor advised that a detailed presentation be submitted so that he could pursue financial assistance under an appropriate Centrally Sponsored Scheme for its completion.
The issue of unpaid salaries of CADC employees for the past four and a half months also came up during the discussion. The Governor informed the CEM that he had already taken up the matter with the Chief Minister of Mizoram and had advised that appropriate measures be taken to resolve the issue.
The Governor further advised the CADC to identify a suitable plot of land for the establishment of a Central School within the CADC area.
The CEM also submitted a representation expressing concern over the prolonged delay in granting assent to several Rules passed by the Chakma Autonomous District Council since 2016. He requested the Governor to look into the matter, particularly the Town Planning Committees Rules, 2025, which are awaiting assent.
Hon’ble CEM takes up development projects and administrative matters with State government
๐ฒ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐ฑ๐๐๐ 23, 2026: The Hon’ble Chief Executive Member (CEM), Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC), Dg. Nirupam Chakma, called on Dr. Kenneth Chawngliana, Vice-Chairman, Mizoram State Planning Board, in Aizawl today and discussed a number of development projects of the Council along with other development-related issues.
The CEM requested that the proposals for Improvement of Education Infrastructure in CADC (Rs.499.87 lakh) under the North Eastern Council (NEC), Development of School Infrastructure in CADC (Rs.1,583.064 lakh) under the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS), and Development of Fish Farms with Fishery-Based Integrated System (Rs.447.00 lakh) under NEC be retained in the State priority list. He informed Dr. Chawngliana that officers of the concerned departments had recently presented these proposals before the Planning & Programme Implementation Department, Government of Mizoram. Dr. Chawngliana assured the CEM that he would take up the matter with the Hon’ble Chief Minister.
The CEM also submitted a proposal titled โIndustry 4.0 Based 3D Dental Solutionsโ for consideration under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER). He sought his help for early approval of the project proposal already submitted for furnishing the CADC Studentsโ Hostel at Aizawl, constructed under the Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR), to enable the hostel to be made functional. The need for early completion of the partially completed CADC Secretariat Building, whose final instalment under the 13th Finance Commission had lapsed, was also discussed.
Later, the CEM met Pu C. Lalsawivunga, Minister i/c, Department of District Council & Minority Affairs (DC&MA), and senior officials of the department to discuss various administrative matters of CADC. The matter of a number of bills passed by CADC since 2016 that are pending with the Mizoram Government for assent was raised for disposal at the earliest. The recommendations for appointment of all the eight Executive Members were also submitted to the Secretary, DCMA, Pi Maria C.T. Zuali, IAS, for onward processing for approval by His Excellency the Governor of Mizoram.
Hon’ble CEM Shri Nirupam Chakma chairs meeting with I&PR Department staff
Kamalanagar, 10 July, 2026: Hon’ble Chief Executive Member of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC), Shri Nirupam Chakma, today reviewed the functioning of the Information & Public Relations (I&PR) Department at a meeting held in his Office Chamber with the staff of the department. He emphasized the critical role of the department and expressed the need for strengthening it with adequate staff.
During the meeting, the Hon’ble Chief Executive Member reviewed the department’s existing manpower position and discussed measures to strengthen its functioning in view of the increasing communication requirements of the Council. The staff apprised the Chair of the workload and challenges in carrying out responsibilities relating to media coverage, preparation of press releases and reports, photography, videography, publication work, social media management and other official functions.
The meeting resolved to strengthen the department by engaging or attaching a Reporter and an additional Computer Operator with expertise in photo and video editing from among eligible CADC employees. It also resolved to engage a dedicated staff member to manage the official social media accounts of the Council.
The Hon’ble Chief Executive Member directed the department to recommend suitable CADC employees, excluding teachers, for engagement in the Information & Public Relations Department to implement the decisions taken during the meeting.
Shri Nirupam Chakma proves majority in Floor Test, secures confidence of the House
Shri Nirupam Chakma proves majority in Floor Test, secures confidence of the House
Kamalanagar, 9 July, 2026: Shri Nirupam Chakma, Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC), today successfully proved his majority on the floor of the House by securing the confidence of the District Council during the floor test held at the Council’s Session Hall.
The confidence motion was put to vote under the chairmanship of Deputy Chairman Shri Sundor Muni Chakma. The motion received 18 votes in favour while one member, Shri Rasik Mohan Chakma, belonging to the Mizo National Front (MNF), remained absent from the sitting. Following the counting of votes, the Deputy Chairman declared Shri Nirupam Chakma as having proved his majority on the floor of the House.
Shri Nirupam Chakma was appointed Chief Executive Member by the Hon’ble Governor of Mizoram on 3 July, 2026, after being elected Leader of the Chakma Democratic Alliance Legislature Party, a coalition between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM). As required under the Governorโs order, he had to prove his majority on the floor of the District Council within seven days of his appointment.
The 20-member District Council presently comprises 10 Members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), 9 Members of the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), and 1 Member of the Mizo National Front (MNF).
Addressing the House after the floor test, Shri Nirupam Chakma thanked the Members of the District Council for reposing confidence in his leadership and expressed his gratitude to the Honโble Governor of Mizoram. He said that with the end of one year of Governorโs Rule and the return of an elected government, the remaining members in the Executive Committee would be appointed so that the Council could function effectively in accordance with the provisions of the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution.
The Chief Executive Member said the new coalition Executive Committee would work with dedication for the welfare and development of the people of the Chakma Autonomous District Council. He identified improvement of road connectivity, school infrastructure, drinking water supply and healthcare services as main priorities. He said creating employment opportunities for the youth and harnessing their talents would be among the Government’s foremost priorities. He also emphasized the need to work in close coordination with the State and Central Governments to address the developmental needs of the CADC and expressed hope that the Council would contribute meaningfully to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Senior Member of the House, Shri Kali Kumar Tongchangya, also addressed the House. He expressed confidence in the leadership of Shri Nirupam Chakma and said the coalition government will have an opportunity to work closely with both the State and Central Governments for the development of the Chakma Autonomous District Council. He called upon all Members to work collectively in the interest of the Council and its people.
Other members including Shri Doymoy Daveng, Shri Mohan Chakma and Shri Lakkhan Chakma also addressed the house, all of whom have expressed their full confidence in the leadership of the Chief Executive Member and house leader Shri Nirupam Chakma.
Shri Nirupam Chakma sworn in as Chief Executive Member of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council
Kamalanagar, 8 July, 2026: Shri Nirupam Chakma was sworn-in today as the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) at the CADC Arts & Culture Hall, Kamalanagar. The oath of office and secrecy was administered by the Deputy Commissioner of Lawngtlai, Pu Donny Lalruatsanga, MCS.
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Honโble Minister for District Council & Minority Affairs, Government of Mizoram, Pu C. Lalsawivunga; Shri Debesh Kumar, State Prabhari, BJP Mizoram; sitting Members of the Chakma Autonomous District Council; senior officers of the Government of Mizoram and the Chakma Autonomous District Council; former elected representatives; representatives of political parties; and other invited dignitaries. A large gathering of officials, employees and members of the public also witnessed the ceremony.
Shri Nirupam Chakma was appointed as the Chief Executive Member of the Chakma Autonomous District Council by the Honโble Governor of Mizoram on 3 July, 2026. In accordance with the conditions of his appointment, he is required to prove his majority on the floor of the District Council within seven days from the date of his appointment. A floor test (vote of confidence) is scheduled to be taken up on 9 July, 2026.
Shri Nirupam Chakma was elected as a Member of District Council (MDC) from the 6-Kamalanagar South MDC Constituency in 2023. He had earlier served as a Member of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly and as Minister of State in the Government of Mizoram from 1989 to 1998, during which he held several important portfolios. In 2024, he was appointed by the Honโble President of India as a Member of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST).
In his address after taking the oath, Shri Nirupam Chakma described the occasion as the beginning of a new chapter for the Chakma Autonomous District Council. He said his Executive Committee would work with transparency, accountability and dedication, while giving priority to improving infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, employment generation and public service delivery. He also called upon elected representatives, Government officials, civil society organisations and the people to work together for the progress and development of the Council area.
Congratulating Shri Nirupam Chakma on assuming office, Honโble Minister Pu C. Lalsawivunga expressed confidence that the new Executive Committee under his leadership would provide stable and people-oriented governance. He said the Government of Mizoram has continued to strengthen the Autonomous District Councils through increased financial support and administrative reforms. Referring to the State Budget, he noted that the Budget Estimates for the Chakma Autonomous District Council had increased from โน14,181.45 lakh in 2023โ24 to โน16,939.80 lakh in 2026โ27. He also highlighted the constitution of the Group/Cadre Review Committee in 2024 under the Chairmanship of the Chief Secretary to review the administrative set-up of the Autonomous District Councils and recommend improvements to recruitment rules, service rules and administrative functioning. The Honโble Minister further informed that the State Government has submitted a proposal to the Government of India to facilitate direct funding for the Autonomous District Councils and enable the application of the anti-defection law. He urged the new Executive Committee to maintain financial discipline, use public resources judiciously and work with sincerity and dedication for the welfare of the people. He assured the Council of the continued support and cooperation of the Government of Mizoram in its development efforts.
With Shri Nirupam Chakma assuming office as Chief Executive Member, the Governor’s Rule in the Chakma Autonomous District Council, which had been in force since 7 July, 2025 and was subsequently extended on 7 January, 2026, stands withdrawn in accordance with the orders of the Hon’ble Governor of Mizoram.
