Aizawl, Feb. 28 -- Mizoram chief minister Lalduhoma on Thursday launched the Mizoram chapter ofWomen Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), the first such platform in the Northeast underNITI Aayog.

The launch, held during astate workshop on women-led development through entrepreneurship at Mizoram University (MZU) at Tanhril near Aizawl under the initiative of the NITI Aayog state support mission, was attended by NITI Aayog memberDr VK Paul.

Speaking on the occasion, Lalduhomaexpressed his gratitude to NITI Aayog for selecting Mizoram as the first state in the Northeast to establish a WEP chapter.

He said that women in Mizoram are highly industrious and capable, and are playing a vital role in the state's economic progress.

He pointed out t...