Mizoram Minister Named Chairperson of North Eastern Regional Planning Commission

A minister from the northeastern state of Mizoram has been appointed as the chairperson of the North Eastern Regional Planning Commission (NERPC). The appointment was announced by the state government, signalling its intent to play a more active role in regional planning and development initiatives. NERPC, which coordinates planning efforts across the eight northeastern states, will now be headed by the Mizoram minister, who is expected to bring the state's perspective to the commission's agenda. The decision is seen as part of broader efforts to strengthen inter‑state cooperation and accelerate infrastructure and socio‑economic projects in the region. No further details on the minister's portfolio or the tenure of the appointment were disclosed at the time of the announcement.