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SECRETARIAT
Tourism MinisterS.Hiato
Parliamentary SecretaryH.Zothangliana
SecretaryB.Sairengpuii
Additional SecretaryJames LT Huama
Joint SecretaryZohmangaihi
Under SecretaryC.Lalzarliana
DIRECTORATE
DirectorVabeiha Hlychho
Joint DirectorBiakthanmawia Pautu
Deputy Director (I)Zosangliani
Deputy Director (W)Noel Pari
Deputy Director (Acc)Lalpekliana
Deputy DirectorSaitluanga
SuperintendentLalnunthangi

The Department of Tourism, Government of Mizoram was bifurcated from the Department of Information and Public Relations only in 1987. Its main function has been development of tourism and its allied activities and building basic infrastructure for Tourists. The Department has a Directorate but no District office in the State. From its inception, it has been concentrating in building tourist infrastructure for accom- modation as well as recreation facilities. It has developed a number of Tourist Lodges, Highway Restaurants and Picnic spots all over the State through financial assistance from the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

The Department’s main thrust area has been the construction of basic accom- modation for Tourists visiting the State and development of recreational facilities for tourists. In addition to this, the department has been running the various Tourist Lodges and Highway restaurants in the State, meeting the demands of accomodational needs of the Government as well as the general public and the Tourists visiting the State. The Department has now completed 42 Tourist Lodges and Highway Restaurants, which are being managed by the Department.

In spite of limited Officers and Ministerial staff as well as operational staff for manning these various Tourist Lodges and Highway Restaurants, the Department has within a short period of time, achieved a commendable record. The name ‘Mizoram’ has been brought to the notice of the traveling crowd, both domestic as well as foreign travelers.

The Department with its limited allocation of fund has performed to the best of its ability in promoting Tourism. It has been working in making the State, Mizoram as the next destination of the new millennium. The rich and diverse cultural heritage, the abundance of flora and fauna, the possibility of development of Wildlife Tourism and the development of Adventure Tourism, makes Mizoram very attractive to the Tourism sector.

I. MAIN FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES »

(a) INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT »

The Departments main function is development and promotion of Tourism in the State. Mizoram has been a late starter in the field of Tourism. As mentioned earlier, it was bifurcated from the Department of I-n2f-ormation and Public Relations only in 1987.

Only then did it start development of Tourism in Mizoram. The main function, as of to- day, is in the field of development of basic accommodation infrastructure and recreation facilities within Mizoram. It has been developing these various tourist facilities through the liberal financing of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

The Ministry of Tourism has broad guidelines for the development of infra- structure. It can provide financial assistance to the tune of 100% of the total cost. It can grant assistance for construction of the following.


1. Tourist Destination
2. Tourist Circuit
3. Rural Tourism
4. Heliport
5. Fair & Festival
6. Information Technology
7. Institute of Hotel Management
8. Aerosport


(b) MANAGEMENT OF TOURIST INFRASTRUCTURES »

The Department has been running and managing the various Tourist Lodges and Highway Restaurants in the State. These facilities has been manned and managed by trained professionals from the field of Hotel Management from various Catering Colleges in India. In addition to provide employment to hotel professionals, it has also managed to providing employment opportunities to locals who has inclination for hotel jobs and are also tourist friendly.


II. INFRASTRUCTURE »

The department has developed various tourist Lodges, Highway Restau- rants and Picnic Spots in and around Mizoram. The Government of India has financed 74 schemes under different categories. These are:


(A) TOURIST LODGES »

S.no NameS.no Name
1Chaltlang Tourist Lodge 19Pangzawl Tourist Lodge
2Kolasib Tourist Lodge 20Mamit Tourist Lodge
3Vairengte Travellers Inn 21Reiek Tourist Lodge
4Bairab1i Tourist Lodge 22Ngopa Tourist Lodge
5Saitual Tourist Lodge 23Hrangchalkawn Tourist Lodge
6Champhai Tourist Lodge 24W.Phaileng Tourist Lodge
7Lunglei Tourist Lodge 25Saipum Tourist Lodge
8Tourist Home Luangmual 26Tawipui Tourist Lodge
9Saiha Tourist Lodge 27Tlabung Tourist Lodge
10Thenzawl Tourist Lodge 28Sakawrdai Tourist Lodge
11Khawbung Tourist Lodge 29Chawngte Tourist Lodge
12PhawngpuiTourist Lodge (Sangau) 30Kanhmun Tourist Lodge
13Darzo Tourist Lodge 31Zokhawthar Tourist Lodge
14Lengpui Tourist Lodge 32Hmuifang Tourist Lodge
15Berawtlang Tourist Cottage 33Saichho Tourist Lodge
16Tamdil Tourist Cottage 34Tawipui South Tourist Lodge
17Lawngtlai Tourist Lodge 35Vanlaiphai Tourist Lodge
18Vawmbuk Tourist Lodge 36Lungdar Tourist Lodge

(B) HIGHWAY RESTAURANT »

Sl NoName
1Thingdawl
2Kawlkulh
3Chhiahtlang
4Hnahthial
5Wayside Amenities(New Maubawk)

C) RECREATIONAL FACILITIES »

Sl. NoNameDistrict
1District Park ZobawkLunglei District
2TuitlawkSaiha District
3Vantawng Water fallsSerchhip District Thenzawl
4Tlangnuam Viewing galleryAizawl District
5SairangAizawl District
6Tamdil LakeAizawl District
7Durtlang Viewing GalleryAizawl District

The Department has in its 23 years of existence achieved a lot, given the time and resources available. It has developed a substantial number of facilities for tourist. As far as infrastructure is concerned it has constructed 42 units, which are functioning. It has a number of projects that are at various stages of completion.