Mizoram Governor Inaugurates One Day Skills Development Conclave in Aizawl
Aizawl, the 25th March, 2026 : Mizoram Governor, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), today graced the inaugural programme of the “One Day Skills Development Conclave” at the ICFAI University Mizoram campus in Durtlang North, Aizawl, as the Chief Guest. Professor Y. R. Haragopal Reddy, Chancellor of ICFAI University Mizoram, attended the event as the Guest of Honour. The conclave was jointly organised by ICFAI University Mizoram and the Department of Labour, Employment, Skills Development & Entrepreneurship.
In his inaugural address, Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh praised the talented and hardworking nature of Mizo youth. He emphasised that, in addition to their inherent abilities, they must acquire the right skills, greater exposure, and confidence to compete not only at the national level but also on the global stage. While urging them to seize opportunities across India and the world, he advised the youth to remain firmly rooted in the rich values and cultural heritage of Mizoram, noting that this foundation would propel them to even greater heights of success. Highlighting Mizoram’s abundant natural beauty, vibrant culture, and peaceful social environment, the Governor pointed out the immense potential for the state to excel in the service sector – currently the fastest-growing sector in the economy. He stressed that skill development must go hand in hand with innovation and entrepreneurship, and expressed hope that the conclave would prove highly beneficial for the youth. He added that the event should not end merely as a platform for discussion, but evolve into a dynamic movement that inspires and transforms young people, converting their skills into real opportunities and guiding them towards success in life.
The Governor described the youth as a priceless asset to both the state and the nation, and encouraged them not to limit their ambitions to Mizoram alone. Instead, they should aim for excellence across India and the world. He underscored the urgent need to create the right direction and ecosystem for skill development and entrepreneurship, declaring that “skills are the true currency of success in the modern era.” Noting that India leads the world with the highest number of startups launched daily, he called upon the youth to focus on practical knowledge, adaptability, and continuous learning – qualities that are in high demand in today’s job market. Since the government alone cannot provide employment for everyone, he urged greater emphasis on the private sector and entrepreneurship. He encouraged young people to aspire not just to be job seekers, but to become job creators. The Governor further stressed the importance of integrating practical skills with academic learning, forging stronger linkages between educational institutions, industries, and markets, nurturing entrepreneurial thinking among the youth, and promoting close collaboration among all stakeholders to achieve meaningful success in skill development initiatives.
Prof. (Dr) Ginlianlal Buhril, Vice Chancellor of ICFAI University Mizoram, delivered the welcome address. Insightful speeches were also given by Prof. YR Haragopal Reddy, Chancellor, and Pu John Tanpuia, Director of the LESDE Department. Dr. David Lawmzuala, Registrar of ICFAI University Mizoram, proposed the vote of thanks and formally concluded the inaugural session.
Following the inauguration, three distinguished resource persons shared their expertise: Major Dr. Gulshan Sharma, Director General of Medical Wellness & Spiritual Tourism and Strategic Consultant for MSMEs in the Service Industry, Gujarat; Shri Pinaki Roychoudhury, Social Entrepreneur and Group CEO from Kolkata and Shri K. Yatish Rajawat, CEO of the Center for Innovation in Public Policy and Founding Partner of the Hundred Million Jobs Foundation. They delivered sessions on two key themes – “From Mizoram to the World” and “Mizo Youths Reaching Out to Pan India” – followed by a highly engaging and productive panel discussion.
Mizoram Larsap-in One Day Skills Development Conclave a hawng (Mizo)
Aizawl, the 25th March, 2026: ICFAI University Mizoram leh Labour, Employment, Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Department buatsaih, “One Day Skills Development Conclave”, ICFAI University Mizoram Campus, Durtlang North, Aizawla neih chu vawiin khan Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) chuan Khuallian niin a hawng. He hunah hian Prof. YR Haragopal Reddy, Chancellor, ICFAI University Mizoram chu Khualzahawm a ni.
Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh chuan Mizo thalaite chu pianpui thiamna nei tha leh thawkrim an nih thu sawiin, India leh khawvel pum inelnaa lang pha turin thiamna dik tak, inphochhuahna hun tha leh inrintawkna neih chu tun dinhmuna an mamawh a ni, a ti a. Thalaite chu India leh khawvel huap ang pawha inphochhuahna hun remchang an lo hmu anih pawhin, mahni hnam ziarang leh chawr chhuahna hlamchhiah lova nghet taka vuan zel turin a chah a; hetiang tih nachang in hriat phawt chuan hlawhtlinna lian zawkin a umzui ang che u, a ti a. Ram leilung mawi, hnam ziarang hausa leh ralmuang anih avangtein, Mizoramin tunlaia sector thang duang ber service sector hnuaiah hlawkna a tel thu a sawi a. Kutthemthiamna tipung turin chin dan thar leh mahni kutkawih eizawnna kalkawp tir thiam a tul tih sawiin, skills conclave chu sawi honaah tawp mai lo se, hmalam panna, kawng dik inkawhhmuhna, infuihtharna leh danglamna thlentuah tang se a duh thu a sawi bawk.
Larsap chuan thalaite chu state leh rampum tana rohlu leh innghahna an nih thu sawiin, khawtualah lungawi mai lova, India mai nilo khawvel hmun dang thlenga hlawhtlinna chan tum turin a chah a. Skill development leh entrepreneurship chawilar turin kawng dik leh boruak tha siam a tul tih sawiin, thiamna chu hlawhtling tura pawimawh a ni, a ti a. India chu khawvela nikhata startup din tam ber anih mek thu a sawi bawk a. Sawrkar hnain mi zawng zawng a daih sen loh avangin private sector leh entrepreneurship lam ngaihven deuh deuh a tul tih sawiin, thalaite chu hna zawngtu ni lova siam saktu nih tum turin a fuih bawk.
He hunah hian Prof (Dr.) Ginlianlal Buhril, Vice Chancellor, ICFAI University Mizoram chuan kalkhawmte lawmna thu a sawi a. Prof. YR Haragopal Reddy, Chancellor, ICFAI University Mizoram leh Pu John Tanpuia, Director, LESDE Department-te hnen atangin thusawi ngaihthlak a ni a. Dr. David Lawmzuala, Registrar, ICFAI University Mizoram chuan lawmthu sawiin hawnna hun a khar a ni.
Hemi hnu hian resource person atana sawm mithiam 3 – Major. Dr. Gulshan Sharma, Director General Medical Wellness & Spiritual Tourism, Strategic Consutant, MSMEs for Service Industry, Gujarat; Pu Pinaki Roychoudhury, Social Entrepreneur, Group CEO, Kolkata leh Pu K. Yatish Rajawat, CEO, Center For Innovation in Public Policy and Founding Partner, Hundred Million Jobs Foundation te’n topic thlan bik pahnih “From Mizoram to the world” leh “Mizo Youths reaching out to Pan India”, tih thupui hmangtein zirtirna an pe a, sawi hona hlawk thlak tak an hmang a ni.
Written by: Dr. Lallawmkima Thangluah, MIS, PRO to Governor