B. Lalchhanzova

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B. Lalchhanzova
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Lalchhanzova in 2023
Minister of State, Government of Mizoram
Member of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly
for Aizawl East 2
Assumed office
8 December 2023
Residence(s) Aizawl, Mizoram
EducationMaster of Arts in Social Work
Alma mater Mizoram University
OccupationPolitician, social worker
ProfessionSocial worker
Known forMinister of State, Founder Director of Cod-Nerc

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]

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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

  1. "Mizoram ministers list 2023: Full list of ministers and their portfolios in Lalduhoma cabinet". Financial Express. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
  2. "Candidates Detail: B. Lalchhanzova". Business Standard. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
  3. "Governing Board of Cod Nerc" (PDF). mizoramsacs.org. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
  4. "Cod Nerc". give.do. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
  5. "B Lalchhanzova (Criminal & Asset Declaration)". MyNetta.info. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
  6. "Cod Nerc". give.do. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
  7. "Aizawl, Mizoram Election Results 2023 LIVE: ZPM wins all Aizawl constituencies". LiveMint. Retrieved 24 May 2025.