B. Lalchhanzova
B. Lalchhanzova | |
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 Lalchhanzova in 2023 | |
| Minister of State, Government of Mizoram | |
| Member of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly for Aizawl East 2 | |
| Assumed office 8 December 2023 | |
| Portfolio | Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs; Land Revenue & Settlement |
| Preceded by | Robert Romawia Royte |
| Assumed office 8 December 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 November 1973 Aizawl, Mizoram, India |
| Political party | Zoram People's Movement (since 2017) |
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| Residence(s) | Aizawl, Mizoram |
| Education | Master of Arts in Social Work |
| Alma mater | Mizoram University |
| Occupation | Politician, social worker |
| Profession | Social worker |
| Known for | Minister of State, Founder Director of Cod-Nerc |
B. Lalchhanzova (born 15 November 1973) is an Indian politician and social worker from Mizoram, India. He is the Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs and Land Revenue & Settlement for the Government of Mizoram.[1] He was elected to the Mizoram Legislative Assembly for the Aizawl East 2 constituency in the 2023 general election as a candidate for the Zoram People's Movement.[2] He is also the founder director of Cod-Nerc, a non-governmental organization established in 1992 focused on sustainable development and community welfare in Mizoram.[3][4]
Education
[edit]B. Lalchhanzova completed his Master of Arts in Social Work at Mizoram University in 2005, equipping him with expertise in community development and social welfare.[5]
Career
[edit]Lalchhanzova founded Cod-Nerc (Community Development of North East Region Consultancy) in 1992, an NGO dedicated to sustainable development in Mizoram. Cod-Nerc focuses on welfare initiatives, including education, health, and environmental sustainability, benefiting Mizoram’s tribal and rural communities and contributing to Northeast India’s broader welfare goals.[6] His leadership in Cod-Nerc reflects his commitment to grassroots development and social equity.
In politics, Lalchhanzova joined the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) in 2017 and won the Aizawl East 2 constituency in the 2023 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election, defeating MNF candidate B. Lalawmpuii by 2,756 votes.[7] Appointed Minister of State on 8 December 2023 in the Lalduhoma-led ZPM cabinet, he oversees the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs department, ensuring food security, and the Land Revenue & Settlement department, promoting equitable land management for Mizoram’s communities.
References
[edit]- ^ "Mizoram ministers list 2023: Full list of ministers and their portfolios in Lalduhoma cabinet". Financial Express. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ "Candidates Detail: B. Lalchhanzova". Business Standard. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ "Governing Board of Cod Nerc" (PDF). mizoramsacs.org. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ "Cod Nerc". give.do. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ "B Lalchhanzova (Criminal & Asset Declaration)". MyNetta.info. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ "Cod Nerc". give.do. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ "Aizawl, Mizoram Election Results 2023 LIVE: ZPM wins all Aizawl constituencies". LiveMint. Retrieved 24 May 2025.