Guwahati, Aug. 8 -- Mizoram's Lunglei district has been nationally recognized for its maternal and child health initiative, Project Bloom, officials announced on August 8.

Lunglei Deputy Commissioner Navneet Mann presented Project Bloom (Better Living through Outreach, Optimal Maternal and Child Health) as one of the 19 outstanding practices selected for NITI Aayog's Best Practices Seminar, held on August 7 in New Delhi.

The event highlighted successful initiatives from 329 aspirational districts and 500 blocks across the country.

Launched on June 17, 2025, Project Bloom aims to tackle the maternal and child health challenges faced by the Lungsen aspirational block in Lunglei.

The region, characterized by rugged terrain, limited inter...