Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Mizoram Guv Calls for Rural Development Studies
The Governor of Mizoram, General Vijay Kumar Singh, had a meeting with students from IIT Madras and NIT Mizoram.
These students are part of a special program called the New India Mission Internship.
The program aims to find solutions to problems in rural areas, like farming, water, and energy.
The Governor praised the students' work and encouraged them to come up with good ideas.
The students shared what they learned from visiting villages and talking to local people.
They will spend a month and a half working on projects to help improve life in these rural communities.
Mizoram Governor General Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) emphasized the need for in-depth studies to address rural challenges.
He interacted with 32 students from IIT Madras and NIT Mizoram participating in the New India Mission Internship Programme.
The programme focuses on developing technical solutions for rural issues in areas like energy, water, health, agriculture, and sustainability.
The Governor praised the students' innovative ideas and encouraged them to contribute their best to the programme.
The students shared their observations and experiences from village visits and interactions with locals.
- Who
- Mizoram Governor General Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) and 32 students from IIT Madras and NIT Mizoram
- What
- An interactive session on rural development studies and the New India Mission Internship Programme
- When
- Monday, December 16, 2025
- Where
- Durbar Hall, Lok Bhavan, Mizoram
- Why
- To understand rural challenges and develop sustainable solutions
- Governor
- General Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd)
- Participants
- 32 students (11 from IIT Madras, 21 from NIT Mizoram)
- Programme
- New India Mission Internship Programme
- Theme
- Technology and Rural Development
- Duration
- December 16, 2025 - January 10, 2026
- Focus Areas
- Energy, water, health, agriculture, sustainability