Mizoram Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma on Monday presented awards to the winners of the Vanapa Hall and Park Architectural Design Competition at the I&PR Mini Theatre, Aizawl.
The awards ceremony was organised by the Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation (UD&PA) Department, the Nodal Department overseeing the redevelopment of the erstwhile Assam Rifles-occupied land in the heart of Aizawl.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said Lalduhawma emphasised his vision for an “Iconic Building” that would define Aizawl’s identity.
He shared plans for road widening and the complete modernization of the Aizawl Inspection Bungalow (IB).
The chief minister stressed that state infrastructure should be designed with a competitive spirit to match other states, ensuring that the new Vanapa Hall is beautiful, safe, and of the highest quality for future generations.
He observed that as Aizawl has grown over the years, infrastructure that was once considered adequate has become insufficient.
The Chief Minister expressed gratitude that the Assam Rifles land in the heart of Aizawl has been returned to the people.
He said the Government constituted an Advisory Committee representing various sections of society to prepare a comprehensive Master Plan for the redevelopment of the area, with the construction of a new Vanapa Hall identified as one of its key components.
He stated that the Advisory Committee drew inspiration from well-planned cities around the world in preparing proposals that would create enduring public assets while reflecting the unique identity of Mizoram.
