Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) Leads State-Level Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Plantation Drive, 2025
Aizawl, the 23rd June, 2025: Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) led the State-Level Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Plantation Drive, 2025, as the chief guest at Sumtual, Aizawl Smart City Project, MINECO. Organized by the State Hub for Empowerment of Women (SHEW) under the Directorate of Women & Child Development, the event was also graced by Social Welfare, Women & Child Development Minister Pi Lalrinpuii as the guest of honor, reinforcing the commitment to empowering and educating girl children. Accompanied by officials, they planted Ashoka trees to signify a dedicated commitment to the protection and education of girl children, harmonizing social progress with environmental care.
Speaking at the occasion, Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) stated that the tree plantation held under the Government of India’s flagship initiative Mission Shakti, as part of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, signifies the crucial importance of empowering young girls and promoting environmental sustainability. He expressed that just like the saplings planted today, girl children too deserve nurturing care and unwavering support to help them grow into change-makers. He noted that this particular plantation drive symbolically includes every girl child in Mizoram, and it is his hope that it inspires strength, wisdom and dignity among them.
The Governor urged that every girl child must be given access to quality education and empowered to follow their dreams and aspirations. With the support of communities, the state and the nation, he affirmed, they will undoubtedly continue to rise with confidence and purpose. He added that the tree saplings planted today stand as a strong symbol of growth, hope and a future rooted in strength. As these trees grow tall and firm, so too will our commitment remain steadfast, clearly reflecting our path toward securing the rights, safety and opportunities for girl children, he added. Applauding the women of Mizoram, the Governor remarked that they are a source of great pride and possess the ability to be powerful agents of change, not only for the state but for the entire nation. He further emphasized their vital role in shaping a developed and inclusive India, aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Social Welfare, Women & Child Development Minister Pi Lalrinpuii commended the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme for enhancing the welfare of girls through collective efforts. She noted Mizoram’s commendable Sex Ratio at Birth, surpassing national averages with 935 in 2022-23 and 956 in 2023-24. Detailing the state’s BBBP efforts, she reported reaching 70,208 individuals last year through non-IEC initiatives and organizing 54 plantation drives. Thanking the Governor for his participation, she expressed confidence in the ongoing success of BBBP in Mizoram.
The brief inaugural program featured a welcome address by Pi Lalzarmawii, Commissioner & Secretary, Social Welfare, Women & Child Development and a vote of thanks by Pi Zoramthangi Chhangte, Director, Women & Child Development. Alongside the Governor, Minister and Commissioner & Secretary, Chief Electoral Officer Dr. Lalrozama and Law & Judicial Secretary Pu T.L. Guite planted Ashoka trees, reaffirming a shared commitment to safeguarding and educating girls.
Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) hovin Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Plantation Drive 2025 hmang (Mizo)
Aizawl, the 23rd June, 2025: State Hub for Empowerment of Women (SHEW), Directorate of Women & Child Development buatsaihin vawiin khan State Level Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Plantation Drive, 2025 chu Sumtual, Aizawl Smart City Project, MINECO-ah neih a ni a. He hun hi Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) chuan khuallian niin a hmanpui a, Social Welfare, Women & Child Development Minister Pi Lalrinpuii chu khualzahawm a ni. Larsap, Minister leh official te’n hmeichhe naupangte dikna leh chanvo venhim leh enkawl tha pek pawimawh zia lantir nan Ashoka thing tiak an phun a ni.
Hemi pual hian Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) chuan thu sawiin, Sawrkar laipui hmalakna Mission Shakti kaltlanga Beti Bachao Beti Padhao puala thing phun chuan hmeichhe naupangte hmasawnna tur leh environment tha nei tura hmalakna ngaihpawimawh a tulzia a entir a ni, a ti a. Hmeichhe naupang leh thing tiak phun te’n danglamna thlen turin enkawlna leh chhawmdawlna tha an dawn a tul tih sawiin, Larsap chuan vawiina thing tiak a phun chu Mizorama hmeichhe naupang zawng zawngte pual a nih thu leh hei hian chakna, finna leh zahawmna pe se tih chu a duhdan a nih thu a sawi bawk.
Larsap chuan hmeichhe naupangte chu zirna ngaipawimawh tur leh duhthusam an neihte puitlin tura theihtawp chhuah tura fuihin, in tan khawtlang, State leh India chu nghet takin a ding zel dawn a ni, a ti a. He huna thing phunte chuan hmasawnna, beiseina leh hmabak eng tak a lantir tih sawiin, thang lian zelin hrinna a pek mai bakah nghet takin a ding dawn a, hei hian hmeichhe naupangte dikna leh chanvo humhalh kawngah nghet takin kan ding tlat tih a entir dawn a ni, a ti a. Mizoram hmeichhiate chhuanawm a tih thu leh State leh ram hmel tidanglam theitu an nih theih thu tarlangin, India ram intodelh leh changkang ‘Vikshit Bharat 2047’ puitlin thei tura pawimawh tak an nih thu a sawi bawk.
Thusawitu dang Social Welfare, Women & Child Development Minister Pi Lalrinpuii chuan thawhhona tha tak hnuaiah hmeichhe naupangte dinhmun chawikanna scheme pawimawh tak Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) kalpui a ni chu lawmawm a tih thu a sawi a. Mizoram chuan Sex Ratio at Birth dinhmun tha tak, national level aia tha zawk kum 2022-23 ah 935 leh kum 2023-24 ah 956 te a neih thu a sawi a. Beti Bachao Beti Padhoa chungchang inzirtirna nasa taka kalpui a nih thu tarlangin, nikumah IEC tiam lovin mi 70,208 te hnenah zirtirna pek a nih thu leh plantation drive pawi tum 54 neih a nih thu a sawi a. Larsap-in he hun a telpui chu lawmawm tiin, Mizorama BBBP kalpui zelna kawngah rah tha a chhuah ngei a beisei thu a sawi bawk.
He hunah hian Pi Lalzarmawii, Commissioner & Secretary, Social Welfare, Women & Child Development chuan kalkhawmte lawmna thu sawiin, Pi Zoramthangi Chhangte, Director, Women & Child Development chuan lawmthu sawiin hemi puala hun hman a khar a. Thing tiak phunin chhunzawmin, Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd), Social Welfare, Women & Child Development Minister Pi Lalrinpuii leh Commissioner & Secretary Pi Lalzarmawii te bakah Chief Electoral Officer Dr. Lalrozama leh Law & Judicial Secretary Pu T.L. Guite te’n Ashoka thing tiak an phun a ni.
Written by: Dr. Lallawmkima Thangluah, MIS, PRO to Governor