Mizoram

Mizoram is one of the seven states in the northeast. Mizoram shares its borders with other northeast states like Manipur, Tripura, and Assam as well as with neighbouring countries of Bangladesh and Myanmar.

At current prices, the gross state domestic product (GSDP) of Mizoram expected to be Rs. 36,089 crore provisional (US$ 4.2 billion) in 2025-26. The state’s GSDP (in Rs.) increased at a CAGR of 9.08% between 2015-16 and 2025-26.

At current prices, the net state domestic product (NSDP) of Mizoram reached Rs. 278.41 billion (US$ 3.36 billion) in 2023-24. The state’s NSDP increased at a CAGR of 9.37% between 2015-16 and 2023-24.

In FY25, the total merchandise exports from the state stood at Rs. 2 crore (US$ 0.23 million).

Mizoram exports key items such as spices, fruits and vegetables, and organic and inorganic chemicals.

As of August 2025, Mizoram had a total installed power generation capacity of 266.31 MW, comprising hydro (97.94 MW), thermal (91.51 MW) and renewable energy sources (76.86 MW).

According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Mizoram had 1.38 million wireless and 0.04 million wireline subscribers, as of March 2025.

Mizoram had a total tele-density of 112.52%, as of March 2025.

In FY26 (Until August), the Lengpui (Aizawl) Airport in Mizoram recorded 571 metric tonnes in freight, along with the movement of 1,83,456 passengers, and 1,621 aircraft.

The state has a large forest area and contributes 14% to the country’s bamboo production. The climatic conditions in the state provide a breeding ground for commercial exploitation of all kinds of silkworms.

Zoram Industrial Development Corporation (ZIDCO) is responsible for the overall development of industrial infrastructure in the state. Mizoram has eight industrial estates, of which five are operational and the remaining are yet to be developed.

The following are some of the major initiatives taken by the government to promote Mizoram as an investment destination:

• The state government allotted Rs. 826 crore (US$ 96.17 million) for health & family welfare under its annual budget FY26.
• Under the State Budget FY26, the government allocated Rs. 2,093 crore (US$ 243.68 million) to the education, sports and art & culture sectors.
• In the State Budget FY26, the government has proposed to allocate Rs. 980 crore (US$ 114.1 million) for the energy sector.
• In FY26 budget, various government programs, initiatives, and central schemes was consolidated under Bana Kaih policy to benefit those working in agriculture and industry. A budget of Rs. 350 crore (US$ 40.7 million) has been allocated for this purpose.
• The Hand-holding Policy (Bana Kaih) offers financial support to individuals in agriculture and industry, with Rs. 350 crore (US$ 40.7 million) allocated for FY26.
• The 51.38 km Bairabi–Sairang broad-gauge railway, built by Indian Railways at a cost of over Rs. 8,000 crore (US$ 916.49 million), was inaugurated by Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi on September 13, 2025, giving Aizawl its first direct rail connection to the national network.
• Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi inaugurated infrastructure and connectivity projects worth around Rs. 9,000 crore (US$ 1.03 billion) in Mizoram, including the state’s first railway line and a liquefied petroleum gas plant, describing the north‑east as a “growth engine” for India.
• The Chief Minister of Mizoram inaugurated Thenzawl Peace City on September 1, 2025, a 108 sq. km. planned township for 10 lakh residents, with Rs. 10 crore (US$ 1.16 million) approved for its master plan.
• In State Budget FY25, the government has proposed to allocate Rs. 944 crore (US$ 114.7 million) for the energy sector.
• In State Budget FY25, the government has proposed to allocate Rs. 376 crore (US$ 45.7 million) for development of urban areas.
• Under the State Budget FY25, the government allocated Rs. 2,374 crore (US$ 288.46 million) to the education, sports and art & culture sectors.
• The state government allotted Rs. 840 crore (US$ 102.07 million) for health & family welfare under its annual budget FY25.
• In the FY25 state budget, various government programs, initiatives, and central schemes was consolidated under Bana Kaih policy to benefit those working in agriculture and industry. A budget of Rs. 200 crore (US$ 24 million) has been allocated for this purpose.
• Total horticulture production in Mizoram was 707.97 thousand metric tonnes as per third advance estimates for 2023-24. In FY24, the state produced 346.07 thousand tonnes of fruits under an area of 68.88 thousand hectares. Similarly, 101.21 thousand tonnes of spices were produced in the state under an area of 27.82 thousand hectares in FY24.
• In the State budget 2024-25, the government has proposed to allocate Rs. 944 crore (US$ 114.7 million) for the energy sector.
• Under the State Budget 2023-24, the government allocated Rs. 187,213.68 lakh (US$ 226.54 million) to the education, sports and art & culture sectors, Rs. 63,456.54 lakh (US$ 76.78 million) for health & family welfare, Rs. 7,214.66 lakh (US$ 8.73 million) to the industry and minerals sectors, Rs. 79,301.33 lakh (US$ 95.96 million) for agriculture & allied activities, and Rs. 1,134.16 lakh (US$ 1.37 million) to the tourism sector.
• National Bamboo Development Agency has set up 8 bamboo handicraft clusters, 11 bamboo furniture clusters, 3 bamboo agarbatti clusters and 5 other bamboo clusters, to date, under the cluster development programme in the state.
• The railway project of the Bhairabi-Sairang route is estimated to be completed by the end of March 2023. Mizoram will get connected with the main rail lines through the 52 km Sairang - Bhairabi rail line, crossing through 23 tunnels, 36 major and 147 minor bridges.
• The union government in its FY22 budget allocated Rs. 1, 000 crore (US$ 137.10 million) for the Bairabi – Sairang project in Mizoram.
• National Bamboo Mission (NBM), a centrally sponsored scheme, envisages an increase in the coverage area under bamboo plantation and consequently improvement in yield to 18-20 tonnes per hectare from the current 3 tonnes. In FY21, the annual allocation in Mizoram to implement the ‘National Bamboo Mission’ stood at Rs. 70 million (US$ 0.95 million).

Note: MW - Megawatt