VP Jagdeep Dhankar in Mizoram, says nation is progressing toward woman-led development
First Published: 26th February, 2024 18:14 IST
Dhankhar is the second Vice President after M Venkaiah Naidu to address the Mizoram Assembly.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar today addressed the ongoing budget session of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly.
Dhankhar is the second Vice President after M Venkaiah Naidu to address the Mizoram Assembly.
Naidu addressed the budget session of the Mizoram Assembly during the Mizo National Front (MNF) rule under former chief minister Zoramthanga on March 10, 2022.
Among the key takeaways of his address to the House, Vice President Jagdeep highlighted the fact that the nation is progressing toward woman-led development. This he said in reference to the fact that 3 women have been elected to the Mizoram Legislative Assembly for the first time.
The Vice-president said, “It is a matter of pride that this assembly has three women members for the first time. Their presence in this house reflects increasing participation of women in governance and policy making. We are fast heading towards women-led development. The spectacular performance of our girls on the 75th Republic Day at Kartavya Path was a defining moment and a welcome change. It was their day. On September 20 and 21 last year Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha passed a constitutional legislation Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam providing for 1/3 reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Legislatures. This became law and constitutional prescription with the signing by the President of India Droupadi Murmu, the first tribal and first woman tribal to occupy the highest post.”
The Vice-President also highlighted the fact that Mizoram has potential to make rapid strides in terms of tourism.
In his speech Jagdeep Dhankhar said, “Mizoram is gifted with incredible beauty and cultural richness.
Surrounded by lush green hills and villages, it is a dream destination for tourists! The developmental activities will enhance tourism in the area.”
“Your enormous potential in tourism, horticulture and local art must be fully exploited. It makes great opportunities available to young minds!,” the Vice-President added.
Towards the conclusion of his speech, the vice-president said that the state is full of hope and possibility and urged all concerned to deliver by taking into account the wisdom of the Legislature.
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar also attended the convocation of the Mizoram University. In his message to the students, Dhankhar said, “The future lies in your hands. You have to unlock your energies, exploit your potential. I have no doubt: success will be yours and that success will be highly impactful for the state, for the nation & for the world!”
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Brother of BSF Jawan Deepak Chingakham Who Died in Cross-Border Firing by Pakistan in Jammu Appointed ASI in Manipur Police on Compassionate Grounds
11th July 2025
Live Maikhuli Villagers Protest MoU Over Assam-Meghalaya Border, Demand Return of Fishery
11th July 2025
Live Chhangur Baba Received Rs 500 Crore in Foreign Funds for Illegal Conversions: Anti-Terror Squad
11th July 2025
Live Taiwan Detects 9 Chinese Warships, 1 Aircraft Breaching ADIZ Amid Rising Tensions
11th July 2025
WE RECOMMEND
Mizoram Govt Defends Its Move to Extend Job of 29 Part-Time Assistant Professors Amid Student Protests
He added that these exemptions were clearly stated in the recruitment advertisements.
11th July 2025
Intra-Ethnic Clashes in Myanmar Force Thousands to Flee into Mizoram, YMA Spends Over Rs 6 Lakh in Aid
The number of Myanmar refugees in Champhai district alone is estimated at around 30,000.
11th July 2025
Centre Sanctions Rs 1,066 Cr For Flood And Landslide Hit Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya and Mizoram
These states have experienced heavy rainfall, massive flooding, and multiple landslides during this monsoon season.
10th July 2025
Mizoram Boxing Coach Arrested Under POCSO Act Following Complaints from Minor Athletes
A boxing coach in Mizoram, Lalthlengliana, was arrested on Tuesday after four under-17 female athletes accused him of sexual misconduct during training sessions and while attending a national boxing championship in Haryana. According to officials, the accused had accompanied the state team to the 6th Junior (U-17) Boys and Girls National Boxing Championships held in […]
10th July 2025
Mizoram’s Hnahthial Tops NITI Aayog’s SDG Index for North-East, Sets Development Benchmark
Mizoram’s overall performance stood out, with all its districts falling in the ‘Front Runner’ category (scores between 65–99)
08th July 2025