Mizoram CM promises to take in Myanmar refugees

AIZAWL: Considering the request of Young Mizo Association (YMA), Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga has promised to provide shelter and basic amenities to Myanmar refugees on the occasion of the organization’s 86th anniversary.

Even though the celebrations have been hindered by the lockdown, the Central Young Mizo Assocition Office Bearers have met with the Mizoram Chief Minister on behalf of the Myanmar refugees.

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During their meeting with the Chief Minister the YMA leaders requested the Chief Minister to take in the refugees and as well as facilitate them with the basic requirements.

Further speaking on the occasion CM Zoramthangba took to twitter and wrote, “Young Mizo Association (YMA), the largest NGO in Mizoram remains synonymous with selflessness and integrity due to unceasing efforts in helping the needy, promoting education, environmental protection and social betterment. Heartfelt wishes to all YMA members on this day!”

Every year on June 15th the state celebrates YMA Day, a regional public holiday. This holiday honours the founding of a significant voluntary organisation in the state on this date in 1935.

The Young Mizo Association (YMA) is the Mizo people's largest and most comprehensive non-profit, secular, nongovernmental organisation.

It was founded by Welsh Christian missionaries who recognised the importance of cultural preservation for the Mizo tribe, who were facing political and social modernization. On 14 May 1977, it was registered with the Government of Mizoram as SR No. 4 of 1977 under the Indian Societies Registration Act (XXI of 1860).

The organisation is led by a central committee (Central YMA), based in Aizawl, with 5 sub-headquarters, 47 groups and 805 branches covering all of Mizoram as well as parts of Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura. The Association presently has 404722 members (247467 males and 157255 females).

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