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| Office | Minister of State, Government of Mizoram
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| Term start | 8 December 2023
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| Predecessor | Robert Romawia Royte
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| Born | 1973-11-15 (age 53) |
| Born | Aizawl, Mizoram, India
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| Political party | Zoram People's Movement (since 2017)
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| Alma mater | Mizoram University |
| Occupation | Politician, social worker
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B. Lalchhanzova (born 15 November 1973) is an Indian politician and social worker from Mizoram, India. He is the Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs and Land Revenue & Settlement for the Government of Mizoram.[1] He was elected to the Mizoram Legislative Assembly for the Aizawl East 2 constituency in the 2023 general election as a candidate for the Zoram People's Movement.[2] He is also the founder director of Cod-Nerc, a non-governmental organization established in 1992 focused on sustainable development and community welfare in Mizoram.[3][4]
Education
B. Lalchhanzova completed his Master of Arts in Social Work at Mizoram University in 2005, equipping him with expertise in community development and social welfare.[5]
Career
Lalchhanzova founded Cod-Nerc (Community Development of North East Region Consultancy) in 1992, an NGO dedicated to sustainable development in Mizoram. Cod-Nerc focuses on welfare initiatives, including education, health, and environmental sustainability, benefiting Mizoram’s tribal and rural communities and contributing to Northeast India’s broader welfare goals.[6] His leadership in Cod-Nerc reflects his commitment to grassroots development and social equity.
In politics, Lalchhanzova joined the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) in 2017 and won the Aizawl East 2 constituency in the 2023 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election, defeating MNF candidate B. Lalawmpuii by 2,756 votes.[7] Appointed Minister of State on 8 December 2023 in the Lalduhoma-led ZPM cabinet, he oversees the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs department, ensuring food security, and the Land Revenue & Settlement department, promoting equitable land management for Mizoram’s communities.
References
- ↑ Mizoram ministers list 2023: Full list of ministers and their portfolios in Lalduhoma cabinet. Financial Express. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ↑ Candidates Detail: B. Lalchhanzova. Business Standard. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ↑ Governing Board of Cod Nerc. mizoramsacs.org. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ↑ Cod Nerc. give.do. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ↑ B Lalchhanzova (Criminal & Asset Declaration). MyNetta.info. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ↑ Cod Nerc. give.do. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ↑ Aizawl, Mizoram Election Results 2023 LIVE: ZPM wins all Aizawl constituencies. LiveMint. Retrieved 24 May 2025.