Aizawl, March 27, 2026: Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma inaugurated the Thenzawl PWD Road Division at the PWD Complex in Thenzawl today. He was accompanied by Pu B. Lalchhanzova, Minister for Information & Public Relations, and Pu T. Lalhlimpuia, MLA.
In his address, the Chief Minister described the occasion as a significant milestone for the Public Works Department and a moment of joy for the people of Thenzawl. He stated that the establishment of the new Thenzawl PWD Road Division would meaningfully contribute to Mizoram’s continued progress.
He noted that Mizoram had lagged behind in development due to two decades of insurgency, particularly in infrastructure, industry, and investment. The state’s road density remains considerably lower than that of other states. While the national average road density in India stands at 116 km per 100 sq. km, Mizoram has only 46.37 km per 100 sq. km. Even reaching the national average remains a challenge, and much work still lies ahead.
The Chief Minister emphasized that with increasing developmental activities, there is a pressing need to strengthen the workforce and administrative capacity. The creation of the Thenzawl Division and the new Biate Sub-Division is therefore a crucial step toward enhancing efficiency and accelerating development work.
Addressing possible questions on why Thenzawl was chosen, the Chief Minister reiterated that Thenzawl is being developed as a “Peace City,” with a Master Plan currently underway. A Greenfield City Project under SASCI has also been proposed. In addition, several major projects are planned or in progress in the area, including tourism initiatives such as ropeways, development of Vanva riverfront, Lau project, heliport, sericulture P3 unit, and relocation plans for Neihloh village due to disaster concerns. Given the scale of upcoming PWD-related works in the region, the establishment of a full-fledged division in Thenzawl is both timely and necessary.
Encouraging the officials and staff of the new office and the PWD at large, the Chief Minister urged them to carry out their duties with dedication, keeping in mind that their work and planning play a vital role in shaping the future of the state.
Pu B. Lalrinliana, representing the Thenzawl Joint Village Council, also spoke at the event. He expressed gratitude to the government, noting that Thenzawl has recently received several developmental benefits, including the arrival of a new ultrasound machine at the local hospital, the inauguration of the PWD Road Division, and the upcoming foundation laying of Artificial Turf at the Lo Tha Zawla playground.
The inauguration programme was chaired by Pu V. Lalsangliana, Commissioner & Secretary, PWD. Rev. T. Thuamliana delivered the invocation, and Er. H. Zoramliana, Engineer-in-Chief, PWD, presented a report.
For the newly created Thenzawl Road Division, the government has sanctioned 1 Executive Engineer post, 2 Junior Engineer posts, 2 Upper Division Clerk posts, along with other supporting staff. Recruitment for some posts has already been approved, and with the redeployment of existing staff, the office is expected to become fully operational and serve the public from 1 April 2026.