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Politics
Mizoram Minister Seeks Delhi Support for Sports, Skill Development and Investment
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 03:06 AM
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In a series of meetings in Delhi, the Mizoram minister urged the central government to boost sports training, skill development programmes and attract investment to the state.
The minister of Mizoram travelled to the national capital this week for a set of discussions with senior officials of the Union government. During the meetings, he highlighted the need for enhanced sports training infrastructure in Mizoram, citing the state's potential to produce national‑level athletes.
He also pressed for expanded skill development schemes, arguing that targeted vocational programmes could curb unemployment among the youth and align local talent with emerging sectors.
In addition, the minister sought concrete investment commitments, emphasizing opportunities in tourism, renewable energy and agro‑based industries that could diversify the state's economy.
While officials said they would review the proposals and coordinate with relevant ministries, no specific financial figures were disclosed at the time.
The outreach reflects Mizoram's broader strategy to leverage central schemes for socio‑economic growth and to position the state as a hub for sports and skill‑based initiatives.
He also pressed for expanded skill development schemes, arguing that targeted vocational programmes could curb unemployment among the youth and align local talent with emerging sectors.
In addition, the minister sought concrete investment commitments, emphasizing opportunities in tourism, renewable energy and agro‑based industries that could diversify the state's economy.
While officials said they would review the proposals and coordinate with relevant ministries, no specific financial figures were disclosed at the time.
The outreach reflects Mizoram's broader strategy to leverage central schemes for socio‑economic growth and to position the state as a hub for sports and skill‑based initiatives.