Mizoram’s Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) government, led by Chief Minister Lalduhoma, has reshuffled the portfolios of seven ministers, reallocating key responsibilities to enhance governance. The changes were announced through a notification issued by Chief Secretary Khilli Ram Meena and took effect on March 24.
Key Portfolio Changes:
Disaster Management and Rehabilitation has been transferred to Minister of State Professor Lalnilawma, who already oversees Rural Development and Public Health Engineering.
Home Minister K Sapdanga relinquished Disaster Management but retained Home, and gained Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation, along with Personnel & Administrative Reforms.
Tourism has been reassigned to Minister of State Lalnghinglova Hmar, taking over from Lalrinpuii, who will now focus on Health, Social Welfare, and Women & Child Development.
Horticulture has been given to Cabinet Minister C Lalsawivunga, who also manages Art & Culture, District Council & Minority Affairs, and Animal Husbandry & Veterinary.
The Information and Public Relations Department has been merged with Printing and Stationery, forming a new Information, Public Relations, Printing, and Stationery Department, now overseen by Cabinet Minister Vanlalhlana, who continues to hold Education and ICT portfolios.
Minister of State F Rodingliana has relinquished Printing and Stationery and will now focus on Power & Electricity and Commerce & Industries.