Tue Jan 13 06:05:44 UTC 2026: # Centre Waives ₹5.23 Crore for Mizoram in Assam Rifles Relocation Deal

The Story:

The central government has waived ₹5.23 crore that the Mizoram government was originally obligated to pay as depreciated cost for buildings and infrastructure vacated by the Assam Rifles in Aizawl. Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma announced the waiver, stating he had appealed to Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nitiyanand Rai in May 2025. The relocation of Assam Rifles bases from congested areas in Aizawl began in April 2025, following an agreement between the Mizoram government and the Assam Rifles.

Key Points:

  • The Centre has waived ₹5.23 crore depreciated cost for Mizoram related to the Assam Rifles relocation.
  • Chief Minister Lalduhoma requested the waiver from Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nitiyanand Rai in May 2025.
  • The Memorandum of Agreement required Mizoram to pay the depreciated cost.
  • The relocation of Assam Rifles bases to Zokhawsang, 15 km east of Aizawl, began in April 2025.
  • The relocation was prompted by difficult topography and congestion in Aizawl.
  • The Assam Rifles retain their 23 sector headquarters and DIG residence in Khatla.
  • Ethnic conflict in Myanmar drives 4,000 Chin people to Mizoram

Key Takeaways:

  • The central government is facilitating the Assam Rifles relocation by waiving the depreciated cost.
  • The Mizoram government actively pursued the waiver, highlighting its financial implications.
  • Relocation of the Assam Rifles is addressing congestion issues in Aizawl.
  • The Assam Rifles maintains a significant presence in Khatla despite the relocation.
  • The influx of Chin people from Myanmar adds another layer of complexity to Mizoram’s socio-economic landscape.

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