Aizawl (Mizoram) [India], January 28 (HBTV): Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday inaugurated the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Matchmaking Portal, ‘Mizoram CSR Connect’, at McCabe Hall, Aijal Club in Aizawl.
The portal has been jointly developed by the Mizoram CSR Cell under the Planning and Programme Implementation Department, in collaboration with UNDP India, to facilitate effective linkage and coordination between CSR contributors and implementing agencies.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister expressed appreciation to UNDP India, the Planning and Programme Implementation Department, and the Mizoram CSR Cell for their efforts in making the Mizoram CSR Connect portal a reality.
Referring to CSR data for 2023–24, he noted that Mizoram received only 0.06 per cent of the total CSR expenditure in India. Emphasising the role CSR can play in development, he said the CSR Cell was established in the Chief Minister’s Office in June 2024 to strengthen CSR-related initiatives in the state.
He stated that the launch of the Mizoram CSR Connect portal marks an important step towards bridging CSR donors and seekers through a transparent and structured digital platform. The portal, he added, is expected to enhance ease of doing CSR in Mizoram while ensuring transparency, accountability and measurable outcomes for contributing corporates.
Highlighting Mizoram’s strengths, the Chief Minister said the state’s peaceful environment, low corruption rate, high literacy level, progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals and the people’s deep-rooted spirit of tlawmngaihna make it an ideal destination for CSR investments.
He invited corporate entities and civil society organisations to actively engage in CSR initiatives in Mizoram, assuring that every rupee of CSR funds would be utilised transparently, meaningfully and impactfully.
Angela Lusigi, Resident Representative, UNDP India, also addressed the programme and described the launch of the Mizoram CSR Connect portal as a commendable initiative with national and global relevance. She said UNDP was proud to partner in the initiative and reaffirmed UNDP India’s focus on sustainable development, women’s empowerment and environmental conservation.
Commending Mizoram’s development initiatives, she reiterated UNDP’s commitment to continued collaboration with the state. She underlined the importance of data-driven planning for achieving impactful development outcomes and noted that the portal would support CSR stakeholders by providing reliable data and enabling informed decision-making.
Secretary, Planning and Programme Implementation Department, Lalmalsawma Pachuau, delivered the welcome address, while Adviser to the Chief Minister and Chairman of the Mizoram CSR Cell, TBC Lalvenchhunga, highlighted key CSR opportunities in the state.
The event also witnessed the exchange of Memoranda of Understanding between the Mizoram Start-Up Mission and participating corporate and institutional partners.
(ANI)