• PM Modi in Mizoram (13 Sept 2025): Inaugurated infrastructure projects worth ₹8071 crore.
• Bairabi–Sairang Railway Line (51.38 km): Foundation stone laid in 2014, now inaugurated; includes 45 tunnels & 55 major bridges (one taller than Qutub Minar).
• New Railway Services:
• Aizawl–Delhi Rajdhani Express
• Aizawl–Kolkata Express
• Aizawl–Guwahati Express
• Other Major Projects Inaugurated:
• Residential School at Kawrthah – ₹33 crore
• Tlangnuam Eklavya Model Residential School – ₹24 crore
• Aizawl Western Bypass Road – ₹500 crore
• Gas Bottling Plant (Mualkhang) – ₹226 crore
• Tuipui Bridge (Chhimtuipui) – ₹70 crore
• Thenzawl–Sialsuk Road – ₹45 crore
• Khankawn–Rongura Road – ₹32 crore
• Khelo Multipurpose Hall, Aizawl – ₹12 crore
• PM Modi’s Key Messages:
• Called it a historic day as Aizawl joins the Indian railway map.
• Rail link will boost markets, healthcare, education, tourism, jobs.
• Praised Mizo heritage and leaders (Ropuiliani, Pasaltha Khuangchera).
• Highlighted Northeast as India’s growth engine, focus on Act East Policy.
• Mentioned Sairang–Hmawngbuchhuah railway line to Bay of Bengal.
• Youth & sports: 11 Eklavya Schools, new Khelo India Khel Niti policy.
• Economy: India’s 7.8% GDP growth (Q1 FY2025-26), GST cut on hotels to 5% to boost tourism.
• Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw:
• Cargo services to begin this week.
• Introduction of refrigerated coach for Mizo produce (turmeric, ginger, fruits).
• Railway project reflects extraordinary engineering achievement.
• CM Pu Lalduhoma:
• Railway line will strengthen integration & economic growth.
• PM’s projects align with Mizoram’s developmental priorities.
• Expressed gratitude for PM’s continuous support.
With inputs from: DIPR Mizoram.
