National Symposium on "Vision Aizawl City After 20 Years: Making Aizawl Liveable and Safe City”

The National Symposium on "Vision Aizawl City After 20 Years: Making Aizawl Liveable and Safe City" was held on October 7, 2024, at Government Aizawl College, Mualpui. The event was organized by the Departments of Political Science and Education, and inaugurated by Hon'ble Home Minister Mr. K. Sapdanga, who stressed the importance of vision, morality, education, and self-employment skills. 147 students and 25 faculties attended the programme.

Key Takeaways from the Symposium:

- Making Aizawl Liveable: Mr. CC Lalchhuangkima, CEO of ASCL, highlighted the need for reliable public transport, junction improvement, solar rooftops, efficient traffic management, rainwater harvesting, proper drainage, and public spaces to make Aizawl a liveable city in 20 years.

- Vision for Urban Infrastructure after 20 Years in Aizawl: Mr. Andrew Lalhruaia emphasized the crucial role of urban infrastructure in a city's economy and quality of life, referencing Aizawl's Master Plan (2030 and 2040) as development guidelines.

- Urban Local Governance after 20 years: Mr. Lalremruata Kullai discussed the history of local self-governance in India and the formation of the Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC).

- Vision for Urban Mobility: Mr. HVL Zarzoenga presented a 20-year plan for transforming Aizawl's transportation landscape, stressing the importance of sustainability and public transportation.

- Vision for Aizawl Liveable City after 20 years: Mr. Benjamin L. Saitluanga noted Aizawl's rapid growth and the need for devolution, strategic branding, and addressing housing challenges, highlighting the city's unique vertical transition spaces that prevent sprawling slums.

- Urbanism in Contemporary Northeast India: Mr. Ramengmawia emphasized the rise of innovative urban practices customized to meet local requirements and underscored the increasing significance of specialized urban studies programs offered by Indian universities.