Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Mizoram Hosts First Northeast 'Girls in Aviation Day'
Mizoram recently hosted the first 'Girls in Aviation Day' in the Northeast region of India.
This event brought together students from different schools to learn about careers in aviation, like becoming pilots or engineers.
The event was organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry and Women in Aviation International.
A government official spoke about how Mizoram is important for India's aviation growth and encouraged more collaboration between the government, industry, and professional groups.
The day included fun and interactive sessions where experts talked about new trends and best practices in aviation.
The main goal was to encourage more women to join the aviation industry and to show students how they can turn their classroom learning into exciting careers in the sky.
Mizoram hosted the first 'Girls in Aviation Day' in Northeast India, organized by CII and WAI.
The event aimed to inspire young women to pursue careers in aviation and bridge the gender gap in the sector.
School Education Minister Vanlalthlana highlighted Mizoram's strategic role in India's aviation growth and called for stronger collaboration.
Interactive sessions with industry experts provided insights into emerging trends and best practices in aviation.
The event marked a significant step towards promoting aviation-led development and empowering women in the Northeast.
- Who
- Students from high schools and higher secondary institutions in Mizoram, along with industry experts and officials from CII and WAI.
- What
- Girls in Aviation Day, an event to inspire and educate young women about careers in aviation.
- When
- January 29, 2024.
- Where
- Lianchhiari Run (Hall), Aizawl, Mizoram.
- Why
- To bridge the gender gap in the aviation sector and promote aviation-led development in the Northeast.
- Event Name
- Girls in Aviation Day
- Organizers
- Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Women in Aviation International (WAI)
- Location
- Lianchhiari Run (Hall), Aizawl, Mizoram
- Participants
- High school and higher secondary students
- Key Speaker
- School Education Minister Vanlalthlana
- Event Goal
- Bridge gender gap in aviation and inspire young women
- Significance
- First such event in Northeast India