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Aizawl, 28th February 2025: Today, Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma handed over a 24-seater TATA school bus to Ephatha Special School for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing at CM's office yard. The bus was procured under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).

The Chief Minister highlighted that IOCL is one of the highest taxpayers to the Mizoram government, contributing approximately ₹170 crore annually. During the COVID-19 pandemic, IOCL provided 21 dialysis machines to the Mizoram government and supplied a significant number of COVID beds. The corporation is also expanding its bottling plant in Mualkhang, a project strongly supported by the state government.

Additionally, recognizing the need for an improved oil depot in Mizoram, two locations are currently being assessed for a new depot, and the government is hopeful for its swift implementation.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister appreciated IOCL for donating a high-quality bus to Ephatha School and announced that IOCL is planning to donate two more buses to the Spastic Society this year. He acknowledged the importance of their work and expressed his gratitude for their contributions.

Pi Saihmingthangi, President of Ephatha Society, extended her gratitude to both IOCL and Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma, emphasizing that the bus would be highly beneficial for the children who come from different parts of the city.

The bus registration fee will be borne by the Chief Minister's office, while insurance coverage will be taken care of by Pu Zothantluanga, TATA Dealer.

The handover event was attended by IOCL officials, including Pu Z. Lhungdim (DGM, LPG-Engineering & State Level Coordinator for Mizoram), Pu Kuldip Sarma (Senior Manager, Retail Sales), and Pi Malati Malakar (Senior Manager, HR-CSR). Also present were members of the Ephatha Society, school staff, students, and officials from the Chief Minister’s office.