India 2018

634 India 2018
Small industries dominate the industrial scenario acquiring prominent
place in the socio-economic development of the state. With the objectives of
promoting industries in rural areas, the state government has been running
two commonly facility centre and one Regional Industrial Development
Corporation (RIDC) with an intake of 35 trainers.
Scientific cultivation of tea has also been taken up. Establishment of
apparel training and design centre, gems cutting and polishing are in the
pipeline to encourage setting up of Export Oriented Units (EOUs). Of the cottage
industries, handloom and handicraft are given high priority and the two sectors
are nourishing to meet consumers’ demand in the state and in neighbouring
states of Maghalaya, Nagaland, etc.
Power
As per the 18th Power Survey of India, the bulk power requirement of Mizoram
is 201 MW and the allocated share is 103.09 MW (real time power availability
is normally 60 MW). Per capita consumption is 280 kWh. The present peak
demand is 102 MW but the state generates only about 15 MW from the installed
capacity of 29.35 MW. The rest of the requirement has to be imported from
various sources like Loktak, Ranganadi, etc from central sector utilities like
NEEPCO, NHPC, NTPC, etc.
Transport
Road: Road serves as the most important means of communication,
transportation of goods and passengers within the state, inter-state and with
international borders. Total road length in the state is 6349.60 km and road
density is 300012 km/100 sq km approximately. There are six national highways
passing through the length and breadth of Mizoram. NH 54 connects Aizawl
with the rest of the country through Silchar, Assam. Aizawl is also accessible
by road from Shillong and Guwahati.
Railways: Broad gauge rail link has been established in Bairabi, Mizoram near
Assam border.
Aviation: The airport at Lengpui is connected by flights to and from Kolkata,
Imphal and Guwahati. Internal helicopter service also connects Aizawl with
Lunglei, Lawngtlai, Saiha, Chawngte, Serchhip, Champhai, Kolasib,
Khawzawl, Mamit and Hnahthial.
Festivals
Being predominantly an agricultural community all the activities of the Mizo
centre around jhum cultivation. ‘Kut’ is the Mizo term for festival. Among the
various cultural festivals, only three, viz., Chapchar Kut, Mim Kut and
Thalfavang Kut are being observed now a days.
Tourist Centres
Mizoram is a place with flora and fauna rich landscape and pleasant climate.
Aizawl, the capital city is located at 3715 ft above sea level, is a religious and