CM Lalduhoma lauded Swadhar Greh, One Stop Center schemes
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AIZAWL, April 22, 2025: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma Tuesday inaugurated the 24th General Assembly of the Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (MHIP) at Aizawl. The Chief Minister in his address lauded MHIP for its tireless efforts in educating and serving the people highlighting its impactful contributions in various areas of community development.
He made special mention of important initiatives such as the Swadhar Greh and One Stop Center schemes. In particular, he praised the exemplary work being carried out by the Sub-Headquarters MHIP in Search District under the Swadhar Greh scheme, as well as their involvement in the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao programme.
He recalled that in recognition of MHIP’s outstanding work, the central Ministry of Women & Child Development conferred the Nari Shakti Puruskar on MHIP in 2016. He also acknowledged MHIP’s pivotal role in 2013, when the Mizo Marriage Bill, Mizo Divorce Bill and Mizo Inheritance Bill were introduced in the Mizoram State Legislative Assembly.
These efforts culminated in the enactment of The Mizo Marriage, Divorce and Inheritance of Property Act in 2014.
MHIP President Ngurmawii Sailo also addressed the gathering, expressing gratitude to the Chief Minister, dignitaries, and delegates in attendance. According to the General Secretary’s report, MHIP currently comprises 10 Sub-Headquarters, 30 Block Units, 9 Joint Units, and 765 Branches, with a total membership of approximately 289,300.
The Assembly was chaired by MHIP Vice President B Sangkhumi. Padma Shri awardee B Sangkhumi was also honoured during the event for her decades-long leadership in MHIP and her outstanding contributions towards the empowerment and welfare of Mizo women.
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