The Government of the newly created Mizoram State are committed to improve the economy of the State and thereby bring about higher quality of life and happiness to the people. The womenfolk of Mizoram have practically abandoned their age old practice of loinloom weaving as this has now become economically unviable. At present only an insignificant number of people, has started practising weaving by handloom. Considering the for creating employment and self-employment in this sector specially among the womenfolk and also in view of the good market prospect of Mizo handloom throughout the country and abroad special thrust will be made to spread handloom industries in the State and upgrade the skill and technology of modern handloom for the benefit of weavers. In order to facilitate the marketing of handloom and handicrafts products, the State Government will take all possible measure to explore national and international marketing outlets. With a view to fulfilling this objective, emporia/showroom will be established in and outside the state. Various handicraft products based on bamboo, cane, wood and fibre will be made to suit the national and international markets. Efforts will also be made to obtain modern technologies for bamboo and cane industries from those countries which have the latest and best technologies. In order that this is effectively implemented in a speedy and systematic manner Mizoram Handloom and Handicraft Development Corporation will be formed and also co-operatives will suitably be strengthened.

Mizoram offers immense scope for the development of sericulture for the economic upliftment of rural people. Since this sector of economic activity is known to be very feasible alternative to shifting cultivation, Government will accord high priority for the development of sericulture, As a strategy for systematic and speedy development of sericulture industries the Government will adopt an intensive method and area approach. While all varieties of silk will be produced in the state special emphasis will be laid on production of Oaktasar and Mulberry silks. It will be the endeavour of the Government to encourage large production of seeds and cocoons in the private and co-operative sectors. Reeling and silk Weaving Industries will also be encouraged. Government of Mizoram will explore all possible national and international markets to assist the producers. Training Centre and Demonstration-cum Production Centres will be set up within the State in order to effectively implements the programmes the organisation of Sericulture Department will be reviewed and required expansion and improvements made. Expert consultants as required will be employed and also all necessary assistance obtained from the Central Silk Board.

In order to provide employment to the people especially those living in rural villages the State Government will take all necessary actions to provide assistance in establishment of numbers of village and cottage industries. This will be done through the District Industries Centres, Khadi and Village Industries Board, Handloom and Handicraft Development Corporation, Industrial Co-operatives, recognised Private Voluntary Organisations and other approved Agencies. The concerned activities of these agencies will be assisted by financing agencies, marketing and raw material supplying agencies under the over all coordination of the State Government.