UKHRUL, November 12: During the 18th Urban Mobility India (UMI) conference 2025, held from November 7 to 9 in Gurugram, Haryana, Mizoram was awarded with a special award for their commendable Traffic Management System.
The award was presented by Union Minister Manohar Lal and Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Representing the Mizoram Government at the event were Pu Lalmalsawma Pachuau, Secretary, Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation (UD&PA); Pu Jacob Lalawmpuia, Director, UD&PA; and the Town & Country Planning Officer.
The UMI conference and Expo is an event held annually under the aegis of the Ministry of Housing and Urban affairs. The main objective of the conference aims to update city officials on best practices in urban transport and foster exchange among policymakers, experts, industry and civil society.
For the award selection, the Town & Country Planning Wing, UD&OA Department made a detailed presentation on October 16, 2025 which included both video and Power Point components.
The presentation highlighted Mizoram’s disciplined traffic, low congestion and Aizawl’s reputation as the “Silent City” for its no-honking culture.
CM of Mizoram, Lalduhoma took on X stating “This achievement reflects the dedicated service of the Aizawl Traffic Police and the cooperation of our law-abiding citizens. Grateful to see our collective efforts recognized at the national level.”
Notably, Aizawl follows a unique system where two-wheelers keep to the right and four-wheelers to the left, a community-evolved practice that ensures smoother movement on the city’s narrow roads.