The President – Droupadi Murmu, noted that the northeastern state of Mizoram has the highest forest cover among all Indian states, providing an ideal home for extraordinary and rich biodiversity. Therefore, the citizens must conserve the fragile ecology, flora, and fauna – the priceless heritage of the Himalayas for future generations.
Addressing the members of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly in Aizawl, the President asserted that the topography of the hilly region poses challenges to development. But Mizoram has done remarkably well on all parameters, especially in human development.
Taking education and healthcare as twin pillars of good governance, policymakers, and administrators, the President has rightly stressed to improve facilities for the two sectors.
She said that connectivity is bound to be the factor in realizing the potential of such a region. The development of village roads, highways, and bridges will highlight education and healthcare goals, unleashing economic opportunities.
“Era of new technology is serving people more effectively. While embracing the modern ways, we should also remain in touch with our roots. As a tribal majority state, Mizoram can explore its past and find best governance practices from pre-modern days that can be revived through contemporary systems,” – remarked the President.
President Droupadi Murmu addresses the members of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly.
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Noting that the Mizoram Legislative Assembly celebrated its Golden Jubilee in May this year, the President said that over the years, this house evolved a model of debate, healthy discussion, and mutual respect as an effective instrument in finding a solution to people’s problems.
She expressed gratitude that the Mizoram Assembly played a crucial role in going digital by adopting NeVA (National e Vidhan Application).
The President lauded Mizoram for empowering women in every sphere of life, be it sports, culture, or business.
Murmu highlighted that there should be an increased representation of women in public life, particularly, among lawmakers in the state.
The President said that the development of Mizoram and the rest of the Northeast is also significant for the nation to scale greater heights.
“India’s stature on the global stage has been rising. Our ties with the neighbors, especially in South-East Asia, are of high value to us. Our ‘Act East Policy’ places emphasis on the North-East for improving our ties with the extended neighborhood in the Asia-Pacific region. Once an economic initiative, the policy has now gained strategic and cultural dimensions too. Mizoram benefits from, and also contributes to, the nation’s endeavor to engage with the neighbors in the region,” she added.
Murmu reiterated that “with our rising influence on the world stage, come more responsibilities. In climate action, for example, we have taken a lead, showing the world the best way to counter the effects of environmental degradation. Our multiple initiatives in promoting renewable sources of energy have won admiration around the world. Meanwhile, we – as individual citizens, policymakers, lawmakers or administrators – must strive at our level to help heal the planet.”
