A Mizo language learning centre will be established at Kamalanagar (Chawngte), the headquarters of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) in Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district, aimed at helping job aspirants acquire language skills required for state government recruitment.
The decision was taken at a meeting attended by officials of the District School Education Board, headmasters and representatives of the Mizoram Chakma Students’ Union (MCSU), an official said on Tuesday. Mizo National Front legislator from Tuichawng constituency and CADC member Rasik Mohan Chakma was present at the meeting.
Chakma underlined the growing importance of working knowledge of the Mizo language, particularly for candidates appearing for competitive examinations conducted by the Mizoram Public Service Commission, which mandates a language proficiency test for several categories of posts.
He announced that funds from his MLA quota would be used to set up the centre at Kamalanagar, which will focus on preparing candidates for the Mizo language proficiency examination. The initiative will be implemented through coordinated efforts involving the legislator, the CADC authorities and the MCSU.
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While the MCSU (Central) will manage the day-to-day functioning of the centre, the CADC education department will provide logistical and administrative support, the official added.
The move comes amid broader efforts in Mizoram to strengthen the teaching and learning of the Mizo language, both as a medium of instruction and as a functional requirement for employment and administration. Mizo, the official language of the state, plays a central role in governance, education and public life, making proficiency increasingly essential for aspirants from non-Mizo linguistic backgrounds.
In recent years, Mizo language instruction has expanded beyond conventional classroom teaching in government schools to include structured coaching programmes, short-term courses and preparatory classes for competitive examinations. Educational institutions within and outside Mizoram have also offered courses in Mizo language and literature, reflecting academic interest in the language and its cultural significance.
Within the Chakma Autonomous District Council area, discussions have intensified on introducing Mizo as a formal subject across schools to improve linguistic integration and ensure students are better prepared for higher education and employment within the state. However, limited access to trained teachers and learning facilities has posed challenges, particularly in remote areas.
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