Literacy milestone to rail link: How Mizoram made 2025 headlines

Mizoram saw major progress in 2025, becoming India's first fully literate state and gaining railway connectivity to Aizawl. The year brought healthcare expansion and economic recognition as NITI Aayog declared it 'Ginger Capital of India' in November. However, protests over border policies, refugee pressures, political unrest, infrastructure damage and natural crises posed serious challenges.