Aizawl, April 5 -- Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Friday said that plans are afoot to develop Thenzawl, a census town in central Mizoram's Serchhip district, and its vicinities as a 'Peace City' to house about 10 lakh population.

The Chief Minister made the announcement while addressing a conference of Vantawng group of Young Mizo Association (YMA) at Buangpui village in Serchhip district.

Lalduhoma said that he had previously discussed the plan to develop Thenzawl and its surrounding areas as a peace city.

"I have also discussed the plan with the 16th Finance Commission. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has approved Rs. 10 crore to develop a master plan for the project. However, it will take time to materialize t...