Mizoram has suffered damages and economic losses exceeding ₹1,291 crore due to natural disasters and disease outbreaks between 2021 and 2025, according to a Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) report reviewed by the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
The report, presented during an SDMA meeting chaired by Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Thursday, estimated total damages at ₹656.76 crore and economic losses at ₹634.35 crore, taking the overall impact to ₹1,291.11 crore over the five-year period.
The assessment identified Cyclone Remal, African Swine Fever (ASF), landslides triggered by heavy rainfall, and rodent infestations as the major disasters affecting the state. It estimated that ₹879.82 crore would be required for recovery and reconstruction across the affected sectors.
During the meeting, the SDMA also reviewed the draft Mizoram State Disaster Management Plan 2026 and disaster management plans prepared by all 11 districts to strengthen the state's preparedness and response mechanisms.
The authority discussed measures to enhance the functioning of Project Management Units under key national mitigation programmes, including the National Landslide Risk Mitigation Project, National Earthquake Risk Mitigation Project, and the Forest Fire Risk Management Scheme.
Among other decisions, the SDMA approved 178 recovery and reconstruction projects under the Recovery and Reconstruction Fund for 2024–25 at an estimated cost of ₹11.44 crore. The meeting also reviewed the implementation of the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS), approved the procurement of additional search-and-rescue equipment, and discussed a proposal to declare African Swine Fever a state-specific disaster to facilitate assistance from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) without a fixed timeframe.
