Aizawl, January 29: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Thursday urged the youth and all sections of society to actively participate in the fight against drug abuse and stay away from the growing menace of narcotics.
While inaugurating the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Mizoram Group Headquarters in Aizawl, the Chief Minister expressed deep concern over the rising drug consumption among young people. He emphasised the urgent need to protect youth from such harmful influences.
Lalduhoma said disciplined, capable, and committed youth should be given ample opportunities to showcase their talent and skills. To support these goals, the state government has decided to establish a dedicated NCC Group Headquarters.
The Chief Minister highlighted a special campaign conducted by the Mizoram government from September to December 2025 aimed at curbing drug trafficking into the state, especially from Myanmar. This operation was carried out jointly by the state police, excise and narcotics department, and the largest civil society organisation, Young Mizo Association (YMA), along with awareness programmes.
Following the brief inauguration ceremony, Lalduhoma held a meeting with ministers and senior NCC officials.
In his address, the Chief Minister recalled the efforts made to set up the NCC Group Headquarters in Mizoram and expressed hope that the state’s youth would actively participate in NCC activities and use the platform for positive character building.
With this new development, the Mizoram NCC, which earlier operated under Assam, will now function under its dedicated Group Headquarters.
Major General Anurag Vij, Additional Director General of NCC in the Northeast, stated that NCC’s goal is to train youth as disciplined, courageous, and responsible citizens who can contribute positively to the nation, society, and family while staying away from drugs and unhealthy lifestyles.
He added that the NCC is fully prepared to cooperate whenever the state government launches programmes aligned with these objectives.
Major General Vij also noted that although Northeast INDIA’s youth are disciplined and capable, they are often considered less connected to other parts of the country. To change this perception, NCC plans to provide more opportunities for interaction and experience with youths from other states to strengthen mutual understanding and unity.
On infrastructure needs, NCC officials emphasised the requirement for suitable accommodation and requested the state government to provide land on a long-term lease or permanent transfer basis, enabling NCC to develop its own buildings and facilities.
Currently, Mizoram has four NCC units with approximately 8,000 cadets. The establishment of the Group Headquarters is expected to further expand NCC activities in the state.
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