Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Mizoram Receives National Award for Traffic Management
Imagine a place where driving is super calm and orderly, like a well-behaved school!
Mizoram in India has been recognized with a special award for its amazing traffic management.
People there follow the rules very well, don't honk their horns unnecessarily, and keep traffic flowing smoothly.
This good behavior has even earned their capital city, Aizawl, the nickname 'Silent City'.
The award celebrates the cooperation between the people, the traffic police, and different government departments.
It shows how a community can work together to make roads safer and more peaceful for everyone.
Mizoram received a special award for its outstanding traffic management at the 18th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference in Gurugram, Haryana.
The award recognizes Mizoram's disciplined traffic system, including adherence to rules and minimal honking, which has earned Aizawl the nickname 'Silent City'.
The state's Town & Country Planning Wing presented Mizoram's case with a video and presentation highlighting its innovative approaches.
The Mizoram government dedicated the award to its people for their cooperation and civic sense in maintaining road discipline.
Former Indian President Ram Nath Kovind has previously lauded Mizoram's traffic discipline.
- Who
- Mizoram State Government
- What
- Received a Special Award for Traffic Management
- When
- Recently at the 18th Urban Mobility India (UMI) conference (award handed over Nov 12, 2025)
- Where
- Gurugram, Haryana
- Why
- For its disciplined traffic system, exemplary adherence to traffic regulations, minimal honking, and effective traffic management.
- Award Ceremony
- 18th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference 2025
- Award Received
- Special Award for Traffic Management
- Award Presenters
- Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal and Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu
- Date of Presentation
- November 12, 2025 (Award handed over)
- Location of Conference
- Gurugram, Haryana
- Submitting Department
- Town & Country Planning Wing of the UD&PA department
