The US is keen to collaborate with Mizoram on connectivity, solid Waste Management, cyber security, research and development in the military, Kolkata-based US Consul General Melinda Pavek said.
Pavek said that apart from land and air connectivity, human mobility, visa issuance for students and businesses, collaborative efforts can be undertaken in the field of innovation and to work with US industries, Solid Waste Management, cyber security, research and development in the military, as per the official. People to people, Government to Government and multilateral collaboration can also be undertaken, the Head of the US Consulate General in Kolkata said.
Lalthangliana mentioned that Mizoram has the lowest Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and has ranked first among small states in the recently released NITI Aayog‘s Health Index. He also stated that Mizoram has the second highest Literacy rate in India (after Kerala) and applauded the effort of the Church, NGOs and local communities in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic. While mentioning certain developments and ongoing projects in the state such as JICA’s (Japan International Cooperation Agency) funded Cancer Superspeciality Hospital, installation of Oxygen Plants in all districts, addition of ICU beds, World Bank funded Mizoram State Health System Strengthening Project. The Minister also asserted the prevalence of HIV/AIDS, Cancer, Malaria, TB in the state and called for better cooperation to eradicate such diseases from the state.