MoS Murugan in Mizoram: Students central to Viksit Bharat 2047 vision
Synopsis
L. Murugan's Kolasib tour stitched together schools, sports, ICAR's Khet Bachao Abhiyan and an Anganwadi review under one frame — that India's 2047 development arc runs through the Northeast's classrooms and farms, not just its highways.
Key Takeaways
Murugan visited Kolasib district, Mizoram on 3 June as part of a two-day tour.
He launched ICAR's ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ promoting chemical fertiliser-free, climate-resilient farming.
Released the publication ‘Weather-Based Agro-Advisories for Climate-Resilient Farming in Mizoram’ .
Visited PM SHRI school PM Government Model Primary School-I and Diakkawn High School , reviewing NEP-aligned vocational courses.
Inspected the Anganwadi Centre at Kolasib Vengthar under the Thingdawl ICDS Project .
Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs L. Murugan on Wednesday, 3 June said students will be central to realising the Centre's ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ vision, during a two-day outreach across Kolasib district in northern Mizoram. Speaking at schools, sports centres and farm initiatives, the minister linked education, skilling and sustainable agriculture to India's goal of becoming a fully developed nation by the centenary of Independence.
Key engagements in Kolasib
Murugan, accompanied by Kolasib Deputy Commissioner H. Dolianbuaia, Superintendent of Police Lalrinpuia Varte and other officials, began his itinerary at the Regional Sports Training Centre (RSTC) in Saidan, where trainees staged a football exhibition match. He held discussions with officials on strengthening the facility's infrastructure and training pipeline.
Launch of ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’
The Union Minister launched the ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’, an initiative of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), pitching it as a push for chemical fertiliser-free cultivation, soil health and climate-resilient farming. He stressed the need to continuously equip farmers with modern technologies and innovative practices to lift both productivity and crop quality.
Murugan also released an ICAR publication titled ‘Weather-Based Agro-Advisories for Climate-Resilient Farming in Mizoram: A Compilation of Success Stories’, which documents advisory services tailored to the state's agro-climatic conditions.
Schools, NEP and skilling
At PM Government Model Primary School-I in Kolasib — a PM SHRI institution — Murugan told students that the younger generation would play a crucial role in nation-building through education and innovation. At Diakkawn High School, NCC cadets accorded him a ceremonial parade and students presented Mizo cultural performances.
The minister was also shown practical demonstrations of vocational courses being delivered under the National Education Policy (NEP), aimed at boosting employability and skill development. He reviewed the rollout of educational initiatives with teachers on the ground.
Child welfare review
Murugan visited the Anganwadi Centre at Kolasib Vengthar, run under the Thingdawl Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Project, interacting with workers, children and parents and reviewing services under the flagship nutrition programme.
Why the visit matters
The tour reflects the Centre's calibrated focus on the Northeast, weaving together education, sports, agriculture and child development under the Viksit Bharat 2047 umbrella. Notably, Mizoram has been a recurring stop for Union ministers in recent months, signalling Delhi's intent to deepen community participation in national programmes ahead of the next phase of NEP and PM SHRI rollouts.
Point of View
PM SHRI school, ICAR launch, Anganwadi — designed to showcase Viksit Bharat 2047 as a delivery story, not just a slogan. The harder question is measurement: PM SHRI and NEP vocational rollouts in the Northeast still lack publicly tracked outcome data on learning gains and placements. Until those numbers surface, ministerial visits risk being read as optics rather than outcome audits. For Mizoram, where agriculture and youth employability are structurally linked, the credibility of Khet Bachao Abhiyan will hinge on whether soil-health and advisory uptake are actually monitored, not just launched.
NationPress
20 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did MoS L. Murugan say during his Mizoram visit?
He said students will play a pivotal role in achieving the Centre's ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ vision of a fully developed India by the centenary of Independence. He made the remarks during a two-day visit to Kolasib district on 3 June.
What is the Khet Bachao Abhiyan launched by Murugan?
It is an ICAR initiative aimed at promoting chemical fertiliser-free cultivation, healthy soil management and climate-resilient farming. The campaign also seeks to equip farmers with modern technologies and practical agricultural knowledge.
Which schools did the Union Minister visit in Kolasib?
He visited PM Government Model Primary School-I, a PM SHRI institution, and Diakkawn High School. He reviewed NEP-aligned vocational course demonstrations and interacted with students, teachers and NCC cadets.
What is the ICAR publication released during the visit?
The publication is titled ‘Weather-Based Agro-Advisories for Climate-Resilient Farming in Mizoram: A Compilation of Success Stories’. It documents climate-resilient agricultural practices and advisory services tailored to Mizoram's farming conditions.
Why is the visit significant for Mizoram?
It signals the Centre's focus on integrating education, sports, agriculture and child development in the Northeast under the Viksit Bharat 2047 framework. The engagements covered PM SHRI, NEP, ICAR and ICDS programmes in a single district sweep.
