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
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 Governor’s 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 Hon’ble Governor of Mizoram. He said that with the end of one year of Governor’s 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 Bharat2047.
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.
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 Hon’ble 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 Hon’ble 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 Hon’ble 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, Hon’ble 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 ₹14,181.45 lakh in 2023–24 to ₹16,939.80 lakh in 2026–27. 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 Hon’ble 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.
In pursuance of the notification issued, vide No.A.43016/3/2018-DC&MA (C)/Pt of dated 3rd July, 2026, the Deputy Chairman, Chakma Autonomous District Council is pleased to summon all elected Members of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council to sit for the Floor Test (Vote of Confidence) to be taken up on 9th July, 2026 at 10:30 A.M. in the Session Hall of Chakma Autonomous District Council to prove majority support of the Members in respect of the newly appointed Chief Executive Member of Chakma Autonomous District Council.
Shri Nirupam Chakma has been appointed as Chief Executive Member of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council w.e.f. 03.07.2026 under Rule 22(3) of the CADC Rules, 2002.He shall be required to prove his majority on the floor of the Council within 7 days.Governor’s Rule in CADC shall stand withdrawn from the date he assumes office.
Kamalanagar, July 3, 2026 : The Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) today organised a mass plantation drive and cleanliness campaign across various office complexes in Kamalanagar as part of the Cooperative Week being observed in connection with the Fifth Anniversary Celebration of the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India.
The programme was organised by the Co-operation Department, CADC, in pursuance of the directives issued by the Office of the Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Government of Mizoram, for the observance of Cooperative Week from 29th June to 6th July, 2026. The State Government had requested all districts to undertake plantation drives and Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS) awareness activities during the observance.
Heads of Departments, officers and staff of Chakma Autonomous District Council actively took part at the CADC Rest House, Kamalanagar, and carried out a cleanliness drive followed by the plantation of saplings. Similar activities were undertaken at the CADC Secretariat, District Council Secretariat, Arts & Culture Hall, Dhamma Pubbottara (Mizoram Vipassana Meditation Centre) and other designated office complexes, with individual departments assigned specific locations and responsibilities.
Saplings for the plantation drive were arranged and distributed by the Department of Environment, Forest & Climate Change in collaboration with the Topobumi Dhamma Vihara Society.
In Pursuance of a letter received from Government of Mizoram Vide L.No.B.12015/3/2026-RCOOP(ESTT)/ dt. 16/6/2026, it is hereby informed that the Cooperation Department CADC is going to organise a tree plantation drive during the Cooperative Week in connection with the fifth Anniversary Celebration 2026.
On the recommendation of the Tender/Quotation Committee of Horticulture Department, CADC the New Greenleaf Nursery, Tiniali Gaon, Lanka, District Hojai,Assam-782446 is hereby selected to supply the Arecanut & Coconut Seedlings to Horticulture Department, CADC as the rate quoted by the said nursery firm is found quite reasonable and acceptable
The Agriculture Department, CADC has published the list of beneficiaries selected in the first phase for purchase and distribution of Poly-Pipes under the PM-RKVY 2025–2026 (2nd Mother Sanction) Scheme.
Kamalanagar, 9 June, 2026: A training and sensitisation programme on the filling-up of Enumeration Forms in connection with the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 was conducted today at the Conference Hall of the Chakma Autonomous District Council, Kamalanagar. The programme was chaired by Shri Pronit Bikash Chakma, Executive Secretary, CADC.
The programme was organised in compliance with a communication received from the District Election Officer, Lawngtlai, with the objective of familiarising Gazetted Officers of CADC with the procedures and requirements relating to the filling-up of Enumeration Forms under SIR-2026.
All Gazetted Officers under CADC attended the programme. During the session, the resource persons, namely, Shri Kulendra Bikash Chakma, Information & Public Relations Officer, CADC and Assistant Nodal Officer; Shri Samar Bijoy Chakma, Assistant; Shri Vanlalkima, LDC; and H. Lalhmingtluangi, LDC from the SDO Office, Chawngte explained the purpose of the Special Intensive Revision exercise, the importance of accurate and timely submission of Enumeration Forms, and the procedures to be followed while filling up the forms.
The participants were also provided with an opportunity to seek clarifications on issues relating to the revision process.
