Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, declared that his government was tackling corruption through concrete institutional reforms rather than rhetoric, addressing a state function organised in connection with Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 in Aizawl. The Chief Minister enumerated a sweeping set of administrative overhauls aimed at closing systemic loopholes and building public accountability.

Key Reforms Introduced

Among the measures highlighted by Lalduhoma was the introduction of a biometric attendance system to enforce punctuality among government employees. The state has also granted general consent to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) — a significant step signalling willingness to invite federal scrutiny.

The government has centralised project approvals to prevent duplication and the repeated execution of unviable schemes, and services under the Right to Public Services Act have been expanded so that officials deliver within stipulated timeframes without requiring citizens to make repeated visits to government offices.

A new Financial Advisory System now empowers departmental Secretaries to grant financial sanctions within their delegated powers without routing every approval through the Finance Department. The One Department, One Bank system has been implemented to streamline monitoring of departmental financial transactions, and the Mizoram Integrated Works Account System has been rolled out across major works departments to phase out the cheque-based payment model.

Strengthening Oversight Institutions

Lalduhoma said the Lokayukta had been strengthened and the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) better equipped to tackle graft. The government has also revived the Integrity Pact, barring contracts where the awarding authority and the applicant share family ties or close relationships.

A Project Monitoring Committee, composed of carefully selected public representatives, has been constituted to ensure proper project implementation and prevent irregularities. Citizens can now also file complaints through the online public grievance platform 'Mipui Aw', with the government committing to prompt resolution where possible.

Recruitment, Pensions, and Tax Compliance

The Chief Minister stated that all government recruitments are now conducted through open advertisements, with no unqualified candidates appointed. He added that individuals receiving Family Pension unlawfully were asked to voluntarily surrender it — and many complied, reportedly saving the state substantial public funds. Similar enforcement drives are reportedly under way against vehicle owners who evade taxes.

Broader Context and Lalduhoma's Call to Citizens

Lalduhoma noted that Mizoram already records one of the highest conviction rates in India, which he cited as evidence of the strong performance of the state's law enforcement agencies. He also pointed to the safety of urban areas for women and children, a positive social environment, and a growing tourism sector as indicators of the state's governance trajectory.

'We are not fighting corruption through words alone. We are introducing new systems and taking concrete action,' Lalduhoma said, urging government officers to uphold the highest standards of integrity and calling on citizens to refuse goods or comforts acquired through dishonest means by family or friends.

This year's Vigilance Awareness Week theme, set by the Central Vigilance Commission, is 'Probity for Prosperity'. Students of Government Aizawl College participated in a debate as part of the week's observance, with prizes distributed for the debate and related competitions. Whether these reforms translate into measurable improvements in corruption indices will be closely watched in the months ahead.