Kamalanagar, 16 June 2025: In continuation of the awareness programme on livelihood enhancement through renewable energy-driven solution held last month at Kamalanagar, a delegation from the Chakma Autonomous District Council led by Dg. Santosh Chakma, (DCIO & Nodal Officer), visited the SELCO Foundation office in Aizawl on 12–13 June 2025 to explore sustainable energy solutions and livelihood opportunities for potential implementation in the CADC area.
They were accompanied by SELCO’s representatives, Dg. F. Lalawmpuia, Field Coordinator, and Dgb. Usma Chakma, Project Manager, during their site visit.
The delegation visited a solar dryer unit in Chawlhmun, a solar tailoring unit at Bethlehem, solar-powered agro-processing units along Lengpui Road, and various energy-efficient infrastructure at Lengpui Airport.
A briefing session was held earlier today in the office chamber of the Executive Secretary, CADC where it was proposed that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) be signed between CADC and SELCO Foundation to initiate collaborative efforts in implementing SELCO’s various programmes in CADC area.
Kamalanagar, 16 June 2025: The Chakma Autonomous District Council, in a Special Session held today at the CADC Session Hall, Kamalanagar, passed a No-Confidence Motion against the incumbent Executive Committee led by the Chief Executive Member, Shri Molin Kumar Chakma. The session was presided over by the Chairman of the Council, Shri Lakkhan Chakma.
The motion was moved by Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) member and elected MDC from 15-Rengkashya Constituency, Shri Doymoy Daveng Chakma, citing the CEM’s loss of the confidence of the majority members of the House as the reason necessitating a change in leadership.
The motion was subsequently taken up for discussion, during which several members participated, and was then put to vote. Out of the 17 elected members present and voting, 15 voted in favour of the motion, 1 voted against it, and the lone MNF MDC, Shri Rasik Mohan Chakma, abstained from voting. With the motion receiving a clear majority, it was declared passed. The Special Session was thereafter declared prorogued.
Dg. Lakkhan Chakma, Chairman, Chakma Autonomous District Council is pleased to summon the Members of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council to sit for a Special Meeting of the Council to be commenced on 16th June (Monday) 2025 at 10.30 A.M. in the Session Hall of Chakma Autonomous District Council, Kamalanagar.
The Executive Committee of the Chakma Autonomous District Council is pleased to accord sanction amounting Rs.29.10 lakhs (Rupees twenty nine lakhs ten thousand) only to the selected beneficiaries enclosed herewith at Annexure- A(3rd) & B(3rd) to avail assistance out of PMMSY Scheme 2023-2024 (CSS & SMS) 3rd Installment as per release order received from the Directorate of Fisheries, Govt. of Mizoram, Aizawl vide NO.B.23026/17/24-DTE(FS-PMMSY)/7 Dt. 16/05/2025 and NO.B.23026/17/24-DTE(FS-PMMSY)/8 Dt. 16/05/2025 respectively as per details shown below :-
Kamalanagar, 16 May 2025: An awareness meeting on livelihood enhancement through renewable energy-driven solutions was held at the CADC Rest House, Kamalanagar, on 16th May 2025. The programme was jointly organized by the Chakma Autonomous District Council and SELCO Foundation with the objective of promoting sustainable and renewable-based interventions to support livelihoods within CADC.
Dg. Montu Chakma, Executive Member and in-charge Chief Executive Member, attended the programme as the Chief Guest. The meeting was chaired by Dg. Pronit Bikash Chakma, Executive Secretary, CADC. Among the notable attendees were Dg. Jagadish Chakma, District Council Agriculture Officer; Dg. Dayamoy Dhammei, District Council Horticulture Officer; Dg. Santosh Chakma, District Council Industry Officer; and representatives from SELCO Foundation and Waste Solution Mizoram (WSM).
During the meeting, various strategies were deliberated upon to integrate renewable energy solutions with livelihood generation activities. It was proposed that CADC would initially earmark an amount of ₹15.00 lakh as its share for the implementation of the programme during the first quarter of the financial year 2025–26, with rest of the contribution to be provided by SELCO Foundation. The initiative will support beneficiaries in areas such as procurement of sugarcane juicer machines, development of handloom and textiles, installation of solar-powered lighting with fans for petty shops, and distribution of solar sprayers for agricultural use.
The programme is envisaged to be implemented on a cluster basis with quarterly targets, ensuring planned and phased roll-out. The Planning and Development Department of CADC will undertake need assessments in the identified areas and will also be responsible for monitoring the implementation process in coordination with the partner organizations.
Kamalanagar, 15 May, 2025: A delegation of the Chakma Autonomous District Council, led by Dg. Molin Kumar Chakma, Chief Executive Member, called on the Hon’ble Governor of Mizoram, General (Dr.) Vijay Kumar Singh, at Raj Bhavan yesterday, seeking intervention on critical issues pertaining to the Council.
The delegation included Dg. Lakkhan Chakma, Chairman; Dg. Sanjib Chakma, Executive Member; and Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma, former CEM and District BJP President. They were accompanied by the State BJP President, Pu Vanlalhmuaka.
During the meeting, they apprised the Governor of a serious financial crisis caused by a continued shortfall in salary fund allocation. Despite recommendations of the 2nd Mizoram State Finance Commission, which proposed that CADC receive 25.04% of the total share earmarked for Autonomous District Councils, actual allocations have consistently fallen short. This has resulted in a salary deficit since December last year. It was further clarified that the staff strength of CADC (1,429) remains lower than that of MADC (1,789) and LADC (1,927), refuting the perception of overstaffing.
Concern was also raised over the exclusion of 33 development proposals submitted by CADC last year from the State Government’s priority list. These proposals, aimed at improving essential sectors such as education, roads, and public utilities, have not been forwarded to the concerned Central Ministries under schemes like the 16th Finance Commission, NESIDS, PMJVK, and Article 275(1). It was further pointed out that CADC continues to lag behind in overall development, with a literacy rate of only 46.4%, compared to the state average of over 91.58%.
The Governor was also briefed on the pending sanction of ₹118.75 crore under the Border Area Development Programme (BADP). The delegation highlighted the plight of border villages in CADC, where residents continue to suffer due to displacement caused by the Indo-Bangla border fencing and long-standing under-development.
Other matters raised included the long-pending assent to several important Bills passed by the District Council, and difficulties faced by residents due to non-functional ATMs and the absence of bank branches at Longpuighat and Borapansury.
The Hon’ble Governor assured the delegation that the issues raised would be given due attention and taken up with the appropriate authorities.
Kamalanagar, April 24, 2025: The Chakma Autonomous District Council has urged the Govt. of Mizoram to introduce Science and Commerce streams at the Govt. Kamalanagar Higher Secondary School. The appeal was made during the two-day official visit of Dr. Vanlalthlana, Hon’ble Minister for School Education, to Kamalanagar on April 23 and 24, 2025.
In a memorandum submitted to the Hon’ble Minister, the CADC highlighted the absence of Science and Commerce streams at the school—the only government higher secondary institution in the entire CADC area. Currently, the school offers only the Humanities stream, thereby limiting academic choices and career prospects for the local students. The Council requested the Minister to take necessary steps for the inclusion of additional streams to ensure equitable access to higher secondary education for students in CADC and adjoining areas under LADC.
The memorandum also expressed concern over the acute shortage of teachers in schools across the CADC. It noted that many teachers who were initially appointed under the Samagra Shiksha scheme for Kamalanagar Block have been either posted or attached to offices outside the CADC. These appointees, being non-residents, were directly recruited from the head office and have shown reluctance to serve in the remote areas of CADC. As a result, some interior schools are reportedly being run by a single teacher.
Reiterating an earlier proposal, the CADC further appealed for the introduction of Mizo language as a subject in all schools within its jurisdiction. Acknowledging Mizo as the official language of the State, the memorandum stated that incorporating the language in the curriculum would help bridge communication gaps, foster cultural understanding, and promote inter-community harmony. It proposed the recruitment of 150 Mizo language teachers on a fixed pay basis of ₹15,000 per month, seeking a total monthly allocation of ₹22.50 lakh in addition to the annual budget of the CADC.
Dr. Vanlalthlana was received warmly by Dg. Montu Chakma, Executive Member and i/c CEM, CADC; Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, MLA, 36-Tuichawng; along with other Executive Members, MDCs, and officials of the CADC. The Hon’ble Minister was accompanied by Pu Malsawmtluanga, Joint Secretary, School Education Department; Pu C. Lalthanzira, State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha; and Prof. Benjamin Lalrinsanga, State Nodal Officer (NEP), Higher & Technical Education.
As part of the visit, the Hon’ble Minister and his team toured several educational institutions in Kamalanagar and held interactions with local stakeholders.
