Aizawl: Mizoram CM Lalduhoma on Friday called on the people to shed the mindset of being a poor community and work towards economic self-reliance through hard work, honesty and enterprise, while outlining the state’s development targets for 2047 at a homecoming gathering in Zote South village.The event, known as Haw Runpui, brought together natives of Zote South who have settled in different parts of the state and elsewhere. Lalduhoma attended as the chief guest, while local legislator V Malsawmtluanga was the guest of honour. Speaking at the gathering, the CM described Zote South as one of Mizoram’s oldest villages, which celebrated its centenary in 2007.Turning to the state’s long-term economic prospects, Lalduhoma said Mizoram aimed to contribute 1% of India’s GDP by 2047. He said Mizoram’s annual per capita income would have to rise nearly five-fold—from the present estimated Rs 3.25 lakh to Rs 16 lakh—to achieve the goal.He cited ginger cultivation as an example of Zote South’s economic contribution. He highlighted the village’s agricultural potential, noting that farmers sold 3,224.66 quintals of ginger through govt channels and 1,715.59 quintals independently in 2025, earning a combined Rs 2.01 crore. This year, the farmers’ society has sold 2,014.75 quintals worth Rs 1 crore, he said.Urging the people to maintain their work ethic and integrity, Lalduhoma said the Mizo community should not remain economically backward but strive to compete with other communities in every field.During the event, Lalduhoma released a book on Pawngi, who was born in Zote South in 1889 and became the first Mizo woman to work as a nurse and enter govt service.
