Information & Public Relations

CEM Nirupam Chakma urges Chakma youth to prioritise education, preserve cultural identity

Aizawl, October 31: Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC), Dangu Nirupam Chakma, today urged Chakma youth to make education their top priority and to preserve their cultural identity and heritage. He was speaking as Chief Guest at the 20th Freshers’ Social Meet, which also included the sports prize distribution, organised by the Mizoram Chakma Students’ Union (MCSU), Aizawl Zone, at Vanapa Hall, Aizawl.

Pu H. Lalengmawia, IAS (Retd.), State Chief Information Commissioner, Mizoram, attended as Guest of Honour.

The CEM congratulated MCSU Aizawl Zone on completing twenty editions of the annual event and welcomed the freshers who have recently joined educational institutions in Aizawl.

Education, he said, is not merely about obtaining degrees or securing government jobs, but about building knowledge, character and discipline. He told students that their background should never limit their ambition, whether they come from remote villages or financially modest families. He advised the freshers to stay disciplined, respect their teachers, choose friends wisely and keep away from substance abuse and alcoholism.

Sports build discipline, teamwork and leadership, he said, and he encouraged MCSU to identify and support talented young sportspersons from the community.

Stressing that the community must not forget its roots, the CEM called on the younger generation to take pride in the Chakma language, literature, music, dance and cultural practices. Modernisation, he said, does not mean abandoning cultural heritage. He also encouraged MCSU to promote harmonious relations with other communities of Mizoram.

The CEM said a students’ organisation should go beyond social and sports events to become a centre for leadership training, career guidance and community service. He suggested that MCSU takes up career guidance and coaching for competitive examination, digital literacy and skill development, support for economically weaker students, and awareness on drug abuse and environmental protection.

Stating that the community’s future depends on the quality of education, leadership and human resources developed today, the CEM said that the CADC administration regards education and youth development as important priorities. Community development, he added, cannot rest on the government alone and requires the active participation of students, teachers, parents and civil society organisations. He asked young people not to limit their aspirations to employment, but to become job creators, innovators and entrepreneurs, and to remain responsible citizens of Mizoram and India.

Expressing confidence in the potential of Chakma youth, he called for collective efforts to build a generation that is “educated, skilled, confident, culturally conscious and socially responsible.”

No. 75/2026

Transfer of ICT Cell from GAD to I&PRD

In pursuance of the decision taken in the meeting of the Executive Committee, held on10th & 11th August, 2026, the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Cell, earlier held by the General Administration Department (GAD), is hereby allotted to the Information and Public Relations Department with immediate effect.

All records, files, equipment, and staff of the said Cell shall stand transferred to the Information and Public Relations Department accordingly.

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Notice Inviting Tender for CADC Brick Kiln located at Udalthana-I

The Executive Committees of the Chakma Autonomous District Council is pleased to invite Sealed Tender Notice for public auction to lease out the CADC Brick Kiln, Brick Making Machine and other equipments located at Udalthana-I for a period of 5(five) years with effect from 2026-2027 to 2030-2031. Interested persons are invited to take part in the auction to be held on 17th November, 2026 at 12:00 Noon in the Office chamber of the District Industry Officer, Chakma Autonomous District Council, Kamalanagar, Mizoram.

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CADC holds interaction with State Women & Child Development officials

KAMALANAGAR, October 22, 2026: The Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) on Thursday hosted an interactive session with senior officials of the Women & Child Development Department, Government of Mizoram, and the Mizoram State Commission for Women (MSCW) at the Art & Culture Hall, Kamalanagar, to facilitate direct interaction between the visiting officials and women and other stakeholders in the CADC area.

The meeting was chaired by Dgb. Jyotsna Chakma, District Council Social Welfare Officer, CADC, and attended by Chief Executive Member (CEM) Dg. Nirupam Chakma, Councillors, CADC officers and staff, and representatives of non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

The visiting delegation comprised Pi Zoramthangi Chhangte, Director of the Women & Child Development Department; Pi Flora Lalthanpuii, Deputy Director (Women) and Member Secretary of the MSCW; and Pi Vanlalchhanchhuahi, Circle Officer. CEM Nirupam Chakma felicitated the visiting officials.

Welcoming the delegation, Dgb. Jyotsna Chakma described their maiden visit to Kamalanagar as a “historic occasion” for the CADC area, as it provided an opportunity for local stakeholders to interact directly with senior State government officials responsible for women’s and child development. She expressed hope that the interaction would help identify practical measures to address local concerns.

CEM Dg. Nirupam Chakma said he had directed the concerned CADC officials to organise the programme to facilitate the interaction. He thanked the delegation for visiting Kamalanagar and assured them that the CADC Executive Committee would examine the issues raised during the meeting.

Speaking on her department’s programmes, Pi Zoramthangi Chhangte outlined the major initiatives under Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0, Poshan Abhiyaan, Mission Shakti and Mission Vatsalya. She explained that these programmes cover supplementary nutrition, child growth monitoring, maternal health, women’s empowerment and child protection.

She urged parents and community representatives to ensure that eligible children, pregnant women and lactating mothers were registered on the Poshan Tracker system to access supplementary nutrition through Anganwadi centres. She also emphasised regular attendance at the centres and monthly growth monitoring to identify nutritional deficiencies and promote healthy development.

Pi Chhangte announced that the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, had approved an additional One Stop Centre for the Chawngte area in September 2026. She acknowledged the role of CEM Dg. Nirupam Chakma in this regard, noting that during his tenure as a member of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), he had recommended the establishment of a One Stop Centre in the Chawngte area in his tour report following his visit.

The Director said the department subsequently referred to his recommendation while pursuing the proposal with the Ministry at a Project Approval Board (PAB) meeting in New Delhi in May 2026. She expressed hope that the necessary funds for the centre would be sanctioned in 2027.

Pi Chhangte also urged the CADC authorities and other concerned stakeholders to submit a proposal for a Shakti Sadan in the Chawngte area for consideration at the next PAB meeting. She explained that a One Stop Centre provides immediate assistance to women affected by violence, while a Shakti Sadan offers longer-term shelter and rehabilitation to women in difficult circumstances who require continued support.

Highlighting the support services available to women and children, she urged the public to use the toll-free Women Helpline 181 and Child Helpline 1098 whenever assistance was required, noting that both services operate round the clock. She also spoke about the PALNA scheme, under which Anganwadi-cum-Crèches provide childcare facilities to support working mothers.

Addressing child protection, Pi Chhangte discussed the legal provisions of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, which defines a child as a female below 18 years of age or a male below 21 years of age. Referring to the relationship between the Act and certain provisions of Chakma Customary Law, she appealed to the CEM to examine the matter and consider appropriate amendments, where necessary, to safeguard children’s rights.

Pi Flora Lalthanpuii outlined the role of the MSCW in protecting women’s rights, hearing complaints and recommending appropriate measures to the government on matters affecting women. She said the Commission conducts hearings twice a month and takes up complaints relating to property rights, divorce and related disputes. It could also take suo motu cognizance of cases involving offences against women, including sexual violence, where necessary.

Encouraging women in the CADC area to approach the Commission whenever their rights were violated or they required assistance, Pi Lalthanpuii noted that the Women Helpline 181 had received only two calls from the Chakma area over the past decade. She suggested that language barriers might be discouraging women from seeking help and urged the community to familiarise themselves with the available support mechanisms.

She also emphasised the need to implement the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, including the requirement to constitute Internal Committees at workplaces covered by the Act.

No. 73/2026-27

CADC Executive Committee approves draft Transfer and Posting Rules for Elementary School Teachers

Kamalanagar, 17 October 2026: The Executive Committee of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC), at its 29th meeting held on Thursday, 15 October 2026, approved the draft CADC (Transfer and Posting of Elementary School Teachers) Rules, 2026. The meeting was chaired by Chief Executive Member Dg. Nirupam Chakma at his office chamber. Dg. Kali Kumar Tongchangya, Chairman, CADC attended the meeting as a special invitee.

The Executive Committee considered the investigation report on the issue of illegal industrial activities carried out by M/s Kram Infracon Pvt. Ltd., and decided to issue a show-cause notice to NBCC Ltd., camped at Chhotaguisury-II, directing to stop all ongoing activities of M/s Kram Infracon Pvt. Ltd.

The inquiry report on felling of teak trees and destruction of the CADC teak plantation by Manoj Chakma was also considered. On this matter, the Executive Committee decided to cancel forthwith the unauthorised extension covering an area of 8,775 square metres after following due procedure. The area would be reserved for the Soil and Water Conservation Department, CADC, to be allotted later.

Under the Art and Culture Department, the Executive Committee approved the engagement of 66 Casual Cultural Artists (CCAs) in different categories, out of the proposed 92, by observing proper formalities.

The Executive committee also approved the clearance of outstanding advocate fees amounting to ₹5 lakh relating to five writ petitions: WP(C) No. 43/2025, WP(C) No. 129/2026, WP(C) No. 86/2026, WP(C) No. 109/2026 and WP(C) No. 128/2026. The committee also decided to engage a legal counsel to represent CADC.

Further, an allocation of Rs.2.50 lakh was approved for financial assistance to NGOs under the Social Welfare Department, CADC, and Rs. 2 lakh for the construction of wooden bridges along the Kamalanagar–Longpuighat Road under the Public Works Department (PWD), CADC.

No. 71/2026-27

Renaming of the post of DAEO as DCAEO

In view of the administrative structure of the Autonomous District Councils and in the interest of public service, the Executive Committee of Chakma Autonomous District Council is pleased to change the designation of the Head of the Adult Education
Department, Chakma Autonomous District Council. The designation of “District Adult Education Officer” is, therefore, changed and re-designated as “District Council Adult Education Officer”.

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CADC to Adopt NEP from 2027-28, Introduce ‘Mizo Speaking Day’ in Schools

𝐊𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐑, 𝟐𝟖 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: A meeting on educational administration in the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) was held on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the CADC Rest House Conference Hall, Kamalanagar, under the chairmanship of Dg. Doymoy Daveng Chakma, Hon’ble Executive Member in-charge of Education, CADC.

The meeting was attended by officials and staff of the Education Department, District School Education Board (DSEB), Adult Education Department and other concerned departments, along with representatives of the Chakma District Council Teachers’ Association, Mizoram Chakma Students’ Union and resource persons.

In his opening remarks, the Chairman outlined the purpose of the meeting and emphasised the need for clear, appropriate and practical rules and regulations to ensure effective, accountable and progressive administration. He stressed that educational reforms and administrative measures should be undertaken through consultation and collective deliberation to ensure their effective and sustainable implementation.

The meeting discussed various issues relating to school education, educational administration and proposed reforms in CADC. Several important resolutions were taken in this regard.

The draft Chakma Autonomous District Council (Transfer and Posting of Elementary School Teachers) Rules 2026 was unanimously approved in principle. A Draft Review Committee was constituted under the chairmanship of Dg. Punya Jagat Talukdar, Education Officer, Middle School Education, to undertake further scrutiny of the draft, incorporate suggestions and observations, and finalise it by October 10, 2026. The final draft will thereafter be placed before the Executive Committee for consideration and approval.

The meeting also resolved to adopt and implement the National Education Policy (NEP) in CADC from the academic session 2027–28, in alignment with the policy framework and guidelines of the Government of Mizoram. The DSEB and the concerned Education Departments will undertake the necessary preparatory measures and issue guidelines for its implementation.

On literacy, it was decided that a Literacy Drive/Programme in CADC should be undertaken in a systematic and coordinated manner. The implementation of the programme will be subject to the decision of the Executive Committee and the availability of necessary funds. The concerned authority has been directed to prepare an appropriate framework for further consideration.

The meeting further resolved to introduce 10 minutes of Anapana Meditation every Friday in all Primary and Middle Schools under CADC. The Education Department will prepare the necessary guidelines and modalities for implementing the initiative in schools.

Another decision taken at the meeting was to observe every Wednesday as “Mizo Speaking Day” in all Primary and Middle Schools under CADC, with a view to providing students with regular opportunities to learn and practise the Mizo language. A Committee for Adoption of Mizo Speaking Day has been constituted under the chairmanship of Dg. Satish Chakma, OS, Primary Education Department, to prepare the roadmap, guidelines and modalities for its implementation.

Concluding the meeting, the Chairman emphasised the importance of collective responsibility, consultation and coordinated efforts for the effective implementation of the decisions taken. He thanked all the participants for their contributions and cooperation.

No. 62/2026-27

ACB Conducts Anti-Corruption Awareness Campaign in Kamalanagar

Kamalanagar, 24 September 2026: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Mizoram, conducted an Anti-Corruption Awareness Campaign at the CADC Arts & Culture Hall, Kamalanagar, Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) today. The programme was hosted with a view to creating awareness among public servants about corruption, their responsibilities under the law and measures to prevent corrupt practices in public administration.

The programme was chaired by the Executive Secretary, CADC, Dg. Pronit Bikash Chakma. Dg. Nirupam Chakma, Chief Executive Member (CEM), CADC, attended as the Chief Guest, while Dg. Supreme Raj Chakma, Executive Member in-charge of Law & Judicial Department, CADC, was the Guest of Honour.

In his welcome address, Dg. Pronit Bikash Chakma appreciated the ACB for organising the campaign at CADC. He said such initiatives play an important role in strengthening public institutions by creating awareness about rules, regulations and the legal framework required to prevent lapses and administrative deficiencies. He said greater awareness would help reinforce transparency, integrity and ethical conduct among public servants.

Addressing the gathering, Dg. Nirupam Chakma called for the need for public servants to understand their responsibilities in preventing corruption. He said that unless people understood their responsibilities, they could not effectively speak against corruption. Referring to the importance of the rule of law in a democracy, he said every person, particularly those holding public office, should be aware of the law while discharging their duties.

He added that actions carried out beyond the limits prescribed by law could amount to corruption and emphasised the importance of legal awareness in the fight against corruption. “If we don’t know the rule of law, then mistake is certain,” he said.
The CEM called upon all government servants to maintain integrity in the discharge of their duties and said that there should be zero tolerance for corruption in CADC. He also said that an Annual Confidential Report (ACR) system would be introduced in CADC to help prevent cases of out-of-turn promotion, pay upgradation and other irregularities.

Dg. Supreme Raj Chakma, in his address, spoke about different forms of corruption, including abuse of power and intentional delay in the discharge of official duties. He stressed the importance of integrity in public administration, stating that administration could not be reformed without integrity.

He said the present Executive Committee of CADC was taking steps towards greater transparency in the administration, including through the constitution of Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC). He also pointed out that government plans and policies could not be implemented by the government alone, as government employees had a key role in their implementation.
Dg. Supreme Raj Chakma said the Executive Committee was making efforts to improve transparency and boost public confidence in the CADC administration. He further said that the Executive Committee is intending to make the declaration of assets compulsory for CADC employees.

Pu Zarzoliana, Additional Superintendent of Police, ACB, Mizoram, delivered the main address through a PowerPoint presentation on anti-corruption measures. The presentation covered the nature and impact of corruption, situations in which corrupt practices may occur in CADC, the rules and duties of government servants, relevant legal provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), procedures for reporting corruption and the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011.

He also explained the importance of preventive vigilance and the role of government employees in preventing corruption. Participants were informed about the appropriate channels for reporting suspected corrupt practices and the safeguards available under the relevant provisions of law.

As part of the awareness campaign, a pledge board was also placed at the venue, where the participants were encouraged to put their signatures as a commitment to refrain from corrupt practices and uphold integrity in the discharge of their official duties
The programme was attended by Members of the District Council, former Councillors, representatives of NGOs, and Group A, B and C employees of CADC, including teaching staff, Heads of Departments and other officers and staff.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Dg. Prabin Chakma, Planning & Development Officer (P&DO), CADC.

No.58/2026-27