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Lawngtlai, December 23, 2025: A programme marking Good Governance Week was held today at 11:00 AM at the DC Conference Hall, Lawngtlai. The event was attended by Dr. Lorrain Lalpekliana Chinzah, Adviser to the Chief Minister (H&FW,A&FW) and MLA of Lawngtlai East, as the chief guest. The programme was chaired by Shri Donny Lalruatsanga, District Magistrate, Lawngtlai.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Lorrain Lalpekliana Chinzah expressed his gratitude to all participants. He emphasized that good governance plays a crucial role in bringing development to the state and its people, and stressed the need for continuous efforts to strengthen governance systems. He stated that good governance leads to a strong and stable government, enhances public trust, and ensures citizen satisfaction. To achieve this, he urged all responsible officials to work with dedication and integrity.

He further stated that good governance is essential for progress in sectors such as food security, economic development, and overall growth. Calling upon government officials to give their best efforts towards building an efficient administration, he highlighted corruption as a major obstacle to development. He noted that corruption is often a key indicator of underdevelopment and urged officials to remain transparent and accountable to ensure progress.

The Adviser to the Chief Minister also highlighted the importance of coordination among the three pillars of democracy—Executive, Legislative, and Judiciary—stating that the absence of effective coordination makes good governance difficult to achieve. He encouraged renewed efforts to strengthen cooperation among these institutions.The MLA further emphasized that NGOs and the general public also have vital roles to play in building transparent governance. He urged civil society to closely monitor government initiatives, fund utilization, and administrative functioning. Stressing the need for collective responsibility, he called for strong coordination among government employees, politicians, NGOs, Churches, and the general public to establish good governance. On the occasion, Dr. Lorrain Lalpekliana Chinzah also extended his Christmas and New Year greetings to the gathering and the people of Lawngtlai.

Shri Lalrindika, SDC, delivered an overview of the Good Governance initiatives being implemented by the DC Office. This was followed by a presentation from Smt. Lalkhawngaihdawngi Chinzah, DPO, NHM, representing the CMO’s Office, on the broader framework of Good Governance.

In his closing remarks, Shri Donny Lalruatsanga welcomed the participants and noted the active presence of officials from the Mizoram Government, LADC departments, and representatives of various NGOs. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Shri H. Zonunmawia, PD (DRDO).

Good Governance Week is being observed from December 19 to December 25, 2025. The theme for this year is “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore” – Citizen-centric Governance and doorstep redressal of public grievances.