Aizawl, March 9 -- Well-known Mizo woman entrepreneur Meriam L. Hrangchal received the "Lifetime Achievement Award" during the Women Entrepreneurship Summit in New Delhi on Saturday, in celebration of International Women's Day.

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) and the Association of Direct Selling Entities of India (ADSEI) jointly organized the event.

Hrangchal of Mizoram was the only woman from the Northeast to receive the prestigious award for her contributions to women's empowerment and entrepreneurship.

She is the first Mizo woman to ever receive this honor.

In 2020, Hrangchal left her government job after serving as a teacher for about 25 years to pursue entrepreneurship and other career opportunities.

She joined Ve...