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    xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Sangri Today NE &#45; : States</title><link>https://www.sangritoday.in/rss/category/states</link><description>Sangri Today NE &#45; : States</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:rights>© 2026 Sangri Media | All rights reserved.</dc:rights><item><title>Mizoram Hosts First&#45;Ever NCC Fest &amp;amp; Parasailing Camp in Lunglei, Minister Highlights Youth Empowerment</title><link>https://www.sangritoday.in/states/mizoram/mizoram-hosts-first-ever-ncc-fest-parasailing-camp-in-lunglei-minister-highlights-youth-empowerment</link><guid>https://www.sangritoday.in/states/mizoram/mizoram-hosts-first-ever-ncc-fest-parasailing-camp-in-lunglei-minister-highlights-youth-empowerment</guid><description><![CDATA[ Mizoram&#039;s first NCC Fest &amp; Parasailing Camp opens in Lunglei with Health Minister Pi Lalrinpuii as chief guest, spotlighting youth development. ]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.sangritoday.in/uploads/images/202605/image_1200x675_69ff7e2d0406d.webp" length="62866" type="image/jpeg" /><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 00:04:48 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>JR Choudhary</dc:creator><media:keywords>NCC Fest Mizoram, Parasailing Camp Lunglei, Pi Lalrinpuii, 2 Mizo Battalion NCC, youth development Mizoram, Viksit Bharat 2047, North East India NCC, Lunglei event 2026</media:keywords><content:encoded><![CDATA[

<script type="application/ld+json">{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Organization","name":"Sangri Today NE","alternateName":"Sangri Today NE","url":"https://www.sangritoday.in","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://www.sangritoday.in/uploads/logo/logo_6a9e66d1589be4-54004936.png"},"contactPoint":{"@type":"ContactPoint","telephone":"+91-9828886889","contactType":"customer service","contactOption":"HearingImpairedSupported","areaServed":"IN","availableLanguage":["en-us"]},"sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/sangritoday/","https://twitter.com/sangritoday","https://www.instagram.com/sangritoday/","https://www.youtube.com/@sangritoday","https://in.pinterest.com/sangritoday/"]}</script><script type="application/ld+json">{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://www.sangritoday.in/states/mizoram/mizoram-hosts-first-ever-ncc-fest-parasailing-camp-in-lunglei-minister-highlights-youth-empowerment"},"url":"https://www.sangritoday.in/states/mizoram/mizoram-hosts-first-ever-ncc-fest-parasailing-camp-in-lunglei-minister-highlights-youth-empowerment","headline":"Mizoram Hosts First-Ever NCC Fest &amp; Parasailing Camp in Lunglei, Minister Highlights Youth Empowerment","name":"Mizoram Hosts First-Ever NCC Fest &amp; Parasailing Camp in Lunglei, Minister Highlights Youth Empowerment","articleBody":"LUNGLEI, May 9, 2026 — Mizoram&#039;s Health and Family Welfare Minister Pi Lalrinpuii on Friday inaugurated the state&#039;s first-ever National Cadet Corps (NCC) Fest and Parasailing Camp at C. Ṭhuamluaia Mual in Lunglei, marking a significant milestone in the region&#039;s youth development calendar.\r\nOrganised by the 2 Mizo Battalion NCC, the week-long event — running from May 5 to 11 — aims to raise awareness about the NCC programme and encourage greater youth participation across the North Eastern region. Cadets from multiple northeastern states are participating in the camp.\r\nSenior Officials and Military Leadership in Attendance\r\nThe Minister was accompanied by Lunglei High Powered Committee (HPC) Vice Chairman Pu V. Malsawmtluanga and Lunglei Municipal Council (LMC) Vice Chairman Pu K. Lalrinawma, along with senior district officials. Commanding Officer of 2 Mizo Battalion NCC, Col. Sagar K. Mohanty, received the chief guest alongside NCC officers and army personnel. NCC cadets accorded the Minister a formal Guard of Honour upon her arrival.\r\nMinister Calls NCC a Platform for Nation-Building\r\nAddressing the gathering, Minister Pi Lalrinpuii welcomed the decision to host the event in Lunglei, describing it as a reflection of the Mizoram government&#039;s commitment to balanced regional development.\r\n&quot;This programme reflects our government&#039;s commitment to ensuring that development opportunities reach all corners of Mizoram,&quot; the Minister said, also referencing the proposed establishment of Mizoram State University at Lunglei as part of broader efforts to uplift southern Mizoram.\r\nInvoking the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, she underscored the critical role of youth empowerment in shaping India&#039;s future. She described the NCC as an ideal institution for building disciplined, responsible, and nationally-conscious citizens.\r\n&quot;I encourage our cadets to equip themselves with modern knowledge and skills, to adapt to evolving global realities, and to contribute meaningfully to national integration and nation-building,&quot; she said.\r\nFelicitation, Cultural Events, and Exhibitions\r\nA felicitation ceremony was held to honour NCC alumni, individuals who have rendered distinguished services to NCC and youth development, and state-level achievers. Minister Pi Lalrinpuii personally presented awards and mementoes on behalf of the NCC.\r\nThe event featured a spirited performance by the 23 Assam Rifles Pipe Band, followed by cultural presentations by NCC cadets. An evening concert featuring prominent local artists was also scheduled as part of the two-day fest.\r\nThe Minister later toured the event&#039;s exhibition stalls, interacting with exhibitors showcasing a diverse range of displays. Stalls at the venue featured arms and equipment demonstrations by the Border Security Force (BSF), Assam Rifles, and Territorial Army Battalion, alongside information booths run by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) and District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA).\r\nAdding a cultural dimension to the fest, exhibitors also showcased traditional Mizo handloom and handicraft products, as well as a variety of authentic Mizo cuisine — drawing considerable interest from attendees.\r\nParasailing Camp Adds Aerial Adventure\r\nThe Parasailing Camp, which kicked off on May 5 at the 2nd Battalion MAP Ground in Luangmual, has been providing cadets with hands-on aerial adventure training — a first of its kind in the state. The NCC Fest component was held across May 8 and 9 at C. Ṭhuamluaia Mual.\r\nInteractive sessions with senior government and military officials, as well as meetings with NCC alumni, formed the core of the fest&#039;s programme, offering cadets direct mentorship and networking opportunities.\r\nThe event is widely seen as a landmark initiative in Mizoram, particularly for Lunglei — a district in the southern part of the state that has historically received fewer large-scale institutional events compared to the state capital, Aizawl.","articleSection":"Mizoram","datePublished":"2026-05-10T00:04:48+0530","dateModified":"2026-05-10T00:04:48+0530","inLanguage":"en-us","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"JR Choudhary","url":"https://www.sangritoday.in/user/jrchoudhary"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Sangri Today NE","url":"https://www.sangritoday.in","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://www.sangritoday.in/uploads/logo/logo_6a9e66d1589be4-54004936.png"}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://www.sangritoday.in/uploads/images/202605/image_1200x675_69ff7e2d0406d.webp","contentUrl":"https://www.sangritoday.in/uploads/images/202605/image_1200x675_69ff7e2d0406d.webp"},"keywords":["NCC Fest Mizoram","Parasailing Camp Lunglei","Pi Lalrinpuii","2 Mizo Battalion NCC","youth development Mizoram","Viksit Bharat 2047","North East India NCC","Lunglei event 2026"]}</script>
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>India Holds Regional Cooperative Workshop for Northeast States in Aizawl</title><link>https://www.sangritoday.in/india-holds-regional-cooperative-workshop-for-northeast-states-in-aizawl</link><guid>https://www.sangritoday.in/india-holds-regional-cooperative-workshop-for-northeast-states-in-aizawl</guid><description><![CDATA[ Ministry of Cooperation and NABARD convene northeast states in Aizawl to strengthen cooperative societies under Sahkar Se Samriddhi. ]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.sangritoday.in/uploads/images/202605/image_1200x675_69ff7c2da8241.webp" length="49476" type="image/jpeg" /><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 23:57:22 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>JR Choudhary</dc:creator><media:keywords>cooperative societies, northeast India, NABARD, Sahkar Se Samriddhi, Ministry of Cooperation, Mizoram, MPACS, grain storage plan, cooperative banking, rural development</media:keywords><content:encoded><![CDATA[

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The event brought together cooperation secretaries, state government officials, and institutional representatives under the government&#039;s flagship &quot;Sahkar Se Samriddhi&quot; — or Prosperity through Cooperation — programme.\r\nWelcoming delegates, Udit Prakash Rai, Commissioner and Secretary of the Mizoram Cooperation Department, underscored the significance of such multi-state coordination.\r\n\r\n&quot;Such a gathering would greatly help cooperative societies in the North Eastern states to continue progressing. Through regional economic transformation, digital empowerment, and Sahkar Se Samriddhi, development can be brought to both rural and urban areas.&quot;\r\n— Udit Prakash Rai, Commissioner &amp;amp; Secretary, Cooperation Department, Mizoram\r\nThe inaugural session featured an online keynote by Dr. Shaji K.V., Chairman of NABARD, who stressed the critical role cooperative societies must play in the region&#039;s Sixth Schedule areas and remote districts — administrative zones that constitute a significant share of northeastern geography and are home to tribal communities with limited access to formal financial services.\r\nDr. Shaji announced two significant developments: the Mizoram State Cooperative Bank has achieved Scheduled Bank status, broadening its access to central banking facilities, and the computerisation of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (MPACS) is currently being rolled out across the state. He cited the cooperative experiences of Assam and Tripura as models worth emulating, and reaffirmed NABARD&#039;s commitment to providing technical and handholding support to state-level institutions.\r\nA central theme of the workshop was the World&#039;s Largest Grain Storage Plan (WLGSP), a flagship Central government initiative. Presentations by representatives of the Food Corporation of India (FCI), NAFED, the National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL), Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC), and the Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA) focused on storage target strategies, loan monitoring under the Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure (AMI) scheme, and improving PACS-level implementation frameworks. Officials also deliberated on financial viability and inter-agency coordination — persistent challenges in hill states where logistics and connectivity remain barriers.\r\nThe North East Development Finance Corporation (NEDFi) presented strategies for expanding cooperative infrastructure in the region, highlighting the success story of Konoklota Mahila Urban Cooperative Bank Ltd. in Jorhat, Assam — an institution led by and serving women that has become a benchmark for inclusive cooperative banking in the region.\r\nRepresentatives from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, and Sikkim presented state-specific initiatives covering best practices, policy responses, market access strategies, and growth plans for Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), Multi-purpose Dairy Cooperative Societies (MDCS), and allied cooperative bodies.\r\nThe concluding session featured addresses by Shri Khili Ram Meena, Chief Secretary of Mizoram, and Dr. Bhutani, who reiterated New Delhi&#039;s commitment to cooperative-led inclusive growth across the northeast. The workshop closed with a consensus on strengthening state cooperative federations and outlining actionable roadmaps for member institutions.\r\nThe event signals a renewed federal push to integrate northeastern cooperatives more deeply into national supply chains, financial systems, and rural development frameworks — a policy priority that has gained urgency as the region&#039;s border economies attract increased strategic attention.","articleSection":"Mizoram","datePublished":"2026-05-09T23:57:22+0530","dateModified":"2026-05-09T23:57:22+0530","inLanguage":"en-us","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"JR Choudhary","url":"https://www.sangritoday.in/user/jrchoudhary"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Sangri Today NE","url":"https://www.sangritoday.in","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://www.sangritoday.in/uploads/logo/logo_6a9e66d1589be4-54004936.png"}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://www.sangritoday.in/uploads/images/202605/image_1200x675_69ff7c2da8241.webp","contentUrl":"https://www.sangritoday.in/uploads/images/202605/image_1200x675_69ff7c2da8241.webp"},"keywords":["cooperative societies","northeast India","NABARD","Sahkar Se Samriddhi","Ministry of Cooperation","Mizoram","MPACS","grain storage plan","cooperative banking","rural development"]}</script>
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