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Aizawl, 25 June 2026: Chief Minister Shri Lalduhoma today chaired a meeting of the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) at the Chief Minister’s Conference Hall. The meeting was attended by Smt. Rita Massal, Member of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

The major issues discussed during the meeting included:

1. Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) Report, 2021–2025

The meeting reviewed the Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) Report covering disaster-related losses and damages in Mizoram during the period 2021–2025.

According to the report, the major disasters affecting the state included Cyclone Remal, African Swine Fever (ASF), heavy rainfall and landslides, and rodent outbreak in certain areas of Mizoram in 2025.

The report estimated the total damages incurred during the period at Rs. 656.76 crore, and the economic loss was assessed at Rs. 634.35 crore. The total requirement for recovery and reconstruction has been estimated at Rs. 879.82 crore.

2. Mizoram State Disaster Management Plan 2026

The meeting discussed and reviewed the Mizoram State Disaster Management Plan 2026 as well as the Disaster Management Plans prepared by all eleven districts of the state.

3. Strengthening of Project Management Units

The Government of Mizoram has already established Project Management Units (PMUs) for the National Landslide Risk Mitigation Project, National Earthquake Risk Mitigation Project, and the Mitigation Scheme for Forest Fire Risk Management. The meeting discussed measures to strengthen these PMUs to enable effective implementation of their respective programmes.

4. Other Disaster Management Initiatives

The meeting also deliberated on:

Continued implementation of the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS);

Selection of 178 projects to be taken up under the Recovery and Reconstruction Fund during 2024–25, involving a total expenditure of Rs. 11.44 crore; Procurement of additional Search and Rescue equipment; and declaration of African Swine Fever (ASF) as a State-Specific Disaster without a specific timeframe for the provision of Assistance from SDRF.

In addition, various disaster management-related requirements and concerns of Mizoram were presented to the NDMA Member.

The meeting was attended by Home Minister ShribK. Sapdanga, PWD Minister Shri Vanlalhlana, Health Minister Smt. Lalrinpuii, Power & Electricity Minister Shri F. Rodingliana, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Minister Shri B. Lalchhanzova, Disaster Management & Rehabilitation Minister Prof. Lalnilawma, along with senior government officials.