President Murmu Highlights Mizoram's Role In Engaging With Neighbouring Countries

AIZAWL: President of India Droupadi Murmu, who was on a two-day visit to Mizoram, addressed a special session of the Assembly here. During her speech at the special session, President Murmu said that by exploring its past practices of best governance policies, the state can blend it with contemporary systems for the benefit of the people.

While lauding the efforts of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly, the President of India said that the house has "evolved into an effective instrument in finding solution to people's problem". She further appreciated the rise of women representation in public life as witnessed in the state in the last several years.

Highlighting the Act East Policy of the Centre in her speech, she said that the role of North East has been emphasised in spearheading improvement of India's ties with the extended neighbours in Asia Pacific. She further added, "Mizoram benefits from and also makes contributions to the nation's endeavour to engage with the neighbours in the region."

Murmu stated that despite the challenges posed by the topography of the state, it has gone against odds to excel in all parameters ever since its attainment of statehood in the year 1987.

She further noted that among all the Indian states, Mizoram has the highest forest cover, thus favouring biodiversity. During her speech at the Mizoram Assembly, President Murmu insisted that, "While embracing the modern ways, we should also remain in touch with our roots. As a tribal-majority state, Mizoram can explore its past and find best governance practices from pre-modern days that can be revived within contemporary systems."

It may be highlighted here that this is the first visit of President Droupadi Murmu to Mizoramafter assuming office in July this year. The President also thanked the people of Mizoram for the warm welcome accorded to her on her arrival.

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